French media giant Canal+ has set its cost-cutting machine in motion at MultiChoice, the South African pay-TV powerhouse that owns DStv, GOtv, and Showmax. Since completing its acquisition of MultiChoice last year, Canal+ has been vocal about extracting more than €400 million in annual cost synergies by 2030 to stabilise the business and improve profitability,…

Africa’s startup ecosystem is thriving, with innovation hubs in cities like Lagos, Nairobi, Cape Town, and Cairo. Yet, for many early-stage startups, turning an idea into a scalable business is a steep climb. While opportunity abounds, founders face unique challenges that test creativity, resilience, and resourcefulness. One of the biggest obstacles is access to funding.…

Nigeria’s fintech sector is often described as one of Africa’s most innovative, but behind the rapid growth is a growing concern among operators. Rising compliance costs and regulatory obligations are increasingly shaping how fintech companies build, launch, and scale products. Evidence from industry surveys and regulatory reports suggests that while regulation is necessary, its current…

Algeria is making a calculated push to reshape how startups access capital, signaling a renewed commitment to building a more inclusive and dynamic innovation economy. Rather than relying solely on grants or bank financing, authorities are now positioning the country’s capital markets as a viable funding route for early stage and growth focused companies. The…

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…