From Lagos to Nairobi

Nigeria’s creator economy is entering a decisive new phase, marked by rising professionalism, stronger infrastructure, and growing global relevance. Once dominated by informal content creation and short-lived virality, the sector is now evolving into a sustainable industry where creators build long-term careers, companies, and cultural influence. At the center of this shift is improved monetization….

Amazon is preparing to launch its satellite-based internet service in South Africa, a move that could significantly reshape the country’s connectivity landscape. The service will be powered by Project Kuiper, Amazon’s low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite initiative designed to provide high-speed, low-latency broadband to underserved and remote areas around the world. South Africa has long struggled…

Paystack, the African payments company acquired by Stripe in 2020, is entering a new phase of its growth with the creation of a holding company structure, a return to profitability, and a stronger focus on artificial intelligence. The moves signal a maturing business that is looking beyond rapid expansion to long-term sustainability and innovation. The…

Sentech is back in the spotlight, and this time the conversation is less about infrastructure and more about power. South Africa’s state owned signal distributor is being investigated over concerns that its firm grip on the country’s broadcast signal market may be crossing into monopolistic territory. For an industry that relies almost entirely on Sentech…

South Africans are once more losing patience with spam calls, and the tone this time is noticeably sharper. From early morning sales pitches to outright scam attempts, unsolicited calls have become a daily nuisance, sparking renewed public anger and regulatory attention. What makes this moment different is the sense that authorities are no longer willing…

E-commerce platform Temu is facing renewed scrutiny over order fulfilment delays and delivery failures, with the company attributing the disruptions to its logistics partner, GFS, described as its “brother” delivery service. The development has sparked fresh conversations around accountability and reliability in cross-border e-commerce logistics. According to the platform, the fulfilment mishaps stem from operational…