From Lagos to Nairobi

Chinese e-commerce platforms Temu and Shein are facing intensified scrutiny from South African regulators as questions mount over compliance, consumer protection, and fair competition. The rapid growth of both platforms in the country has highlighted gaps in how cross-border digital marketplaces are monitored and taxed, prompting authorities to reassess existing frameworks. Central to the concerns…

Africa’s technology ecosystem is expanding rapidly, but a critical challenge remains: building a skilled workforce ready to meet the demands of a digital future. TechCrush, an innovative tech talent platform, is addressing this gap by equipping young Africans with the skills, mentorship, and opportunities needed to thrive in the tech industry. Founded with the mission…

A Nigerian court has dismissed a ₦1 billion lawsuit filed against telecom giant MTN Nigeria, bringing an end to a legal battle that had attracted considerable public attention. The case, which had been filed by a private entity alleging contractual breaches and financial damages, was thrown out due to lack of sufficient evidence to support…

Nigeria’s informal economy employs millions of people, yet it remains largely unstructured, under-documented, and underserved by technology. For Tunde Ebohon, founder of workforce management platform Wrkman, this gap represents both a challenge and an opportunity. His journey reflects a growing movement of African founders building solutions tailored to local realities rather than imported models. Wrkman…

Defence technology company Terra has announced its re-entry into Africa’s defence market following the successful raise of $11.75 million in fresh funding, signaling renewed investor confidence in the continent’s growing security and defence technology sector. The funding round is expected to support Terra’s expansion plans, product development, and strategic partnerships across key African markets. Terra…

South Africa-based metaverse company Africarare has announced plans to launch its virtual token, $UBUNTU, in February 2024, marking a significant milestone in Africa’s fast-evolving Web3 and digital economy landscape. The token is designed to power Africarare’s growing ecosystem, enabling digital ownership, participation, and value exchange within its virtual environments. Africarare is best known for developing…