From Lagos to Nairobi

A recent price transparency lawsuit involving Chowdeck, one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing food delivery startups, could have far-reaching implications for the country’s on-demand food delivery industry. The case, which centers on allegations of unclear pricing and discrepancies between listed menu prices, delivery fees, and final charges, is drawing attention to long-standing consumer concerns in Nigeria’s digital…

Jumia, Africa’s largest e-commerce platform, has announced the shutdown of its operations in Algeria as part of a renewed push to achieve profitability and streamline its business across the continent. The decision marks the latest step in the company’s ongoing strategy to exit markets that have struggled to deliver sustainable growth or clear paths to…

Paratus Group has officially activated a major fiber route connecting Mombasa in Kenya to Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo, creating one of the most significant terrestrial internet corridors in Eastern Africa. The new route spans approximately 2,000 kilometers, passing through Nairobi, Kampala, and Kigali, and is designed to provide high-capacity, reliable connectivity for…

Africa’s most impactful startups are rarely the loudest or the most celebrated. While funding headlines and valuations dominate conversations, the real measure of success lies in whether life, systems, and expectations have permanently shifted. Across the continent, a small number of startups have achieved something far more difficult than scale: they have altered how Africans…

South Africa has officially deployed a real‑time fraud detection platform designed to protect consumers and businesses from one of the fastest‑growing forms of financial crime: authorized push payment (APP) fraud. The service, called Scam Signal, was developed with support from the GSMA and international partners and represents a major step forward in the country’s efforts…

Airtel Africa has officially launched a new subsea cable project that promises to significantly expand internet capacity and strengthen connectivity across the continent. The cable, stretching approximately 6,500 kilometers, connects key African markets directly to Europe and Asia. It is designed to carry up to 40 terabits per second, which experts say could handle the…