From Lagos to Nairobi

As profitable as Nigeria’s consumer lending space appears to be, many fintechs are crumbling under the weight of delinquent loans. As a result of this, loan recovery teams are becoming larger, yet this presents its own set of challenges. Not only do large loan teams chip away at the profits of the fintech lending companies,…

Strong governance is essential for Africa’s tech ecosystem to build trust, scale, and endure. Over the past decade, Africa’s technology ecosystem has transformed from a fledgling experiment into a magnet for global attention and capital. We’ve witnessed the rise of unicorns, the spread of digital infrastructure, and the emergence of world-class talent. But beneath the surface…

The success of these campaigns shows that vishing remains a major threat vector, and organizations must prioritize user training and robust security measures to protect against these sophisticated social engineering attacks. Google has reported a growing threat from a cybercrime group using vishing (voice phishing) techniques to target corporate data. The group, identified as UNC3944,…

Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has introduced a new prefabricated modular (PFM) data center solution designed to accelerate global deployments. This new offering aims to meet the increasing demand for scalable, efficient, and rapidly deployable data infrastructure—particularly as businesses expand their digital footprint to support AI, edge computing, and…

MTN Group, one of Africa’s leading telecommunications companies, has projected a more than 200% increase in its earnings per share (EPS) for the first half (H1) of 2025, compared to the same period in 2024. This significant growth outlook is largely attributed to robust operational performance, improved macroeconomic conditions, and strategic cost management across its…

Senegal has launched the SOURCE digital platform to enhance the management and transparency of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) contracts. Developed with support from the Sustainable Infrastructure Foundation (SIF), the platform is designed to streamline the planning, preparation, and implementation of infrastructure projects involving both public and private stakeholders. The introduction of SOURCE aligns with Senegal’s broader…