From Lagos to Nairobi

Africa’s satellite internet market is heating up as Starlink, OneWeb, and SES scale operations across the continent, each promising to close connectivity gaps left by fiber and mobile networks. With demand surging from households, enterprises, and governments alike, the race has sparked a familiar question: which provider will ultimately dominate Africa’s skies? By 2026, the…

Namibia has launched new connectivity infrastructure in the Kunene Region, a largely rural and remote part of the country where access to reliable internet has remained limited for years. The rollout, unveiled in early February 2026, is part of a broader government effort to extend digital services beyond urban centres and bring more communities into…

Selam Demissie has just been appointed as the Regional Managing Director for East Africa at the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), and it’s a move worth watching. Based in Nairobi, she’ll be leading DFC’s investments across the region; from energy and agriculture, to infrastructure and tech. In short, she’s now the go-to person for…

Egypt is quietly changing how payments work at the last mile. With a new rollout from the Central Bank of Egypt, smartphones and tablets can now function as point-of-sale terminals, allowing merchants to accept contactless card payments without buying traditional POS machines. It’s a simple shift on the surface, but one that could have outsized…

There’s a real story brewing across Africa’s startup landscape, and it isn’t just about raising funding or chasing exits. It’s about founders who wake up every morning thinking: “What’s the problem my neighbour faces today and how can we fix it?” That’s why, whether it’s energy access in rural Kenya or doctor consultations on someone’s…

Uber has officially exited Tanzania, citing restrictive pricing regulations that made its ride-hailing business unsustainable. The move marks a significant retreat for the global mobility giant, which had operated in Dar es Salaam and other urban centres since 2016, aiming to capture a growing market of smartphone users seeking convenient transportation. The Tanzanian government had…