InterSpace Distribution is expanding its position in the global music-technology market with a more formal corporate structure and the launch of ToneGrid, a white-label platform designed to help music distributors, record labels and aggregators operate their own branded distribution businesses. ToneGrid is built as a business-to-business infrastructure product rather than a consumer-facing music distribution service.…

Saving money in Nigeria is often presented as a simple financial decision: find an account offering an attractive interest rate and start depositing regularly. But for many Nigerians, the bigger question comes before returns: Can I trust this platform with my money? That challenge creates an important opportunity for financial companies such as Northquest Finance,…

MTN Group, one of Africa’s largest telecommunications companies, expects its headline earnings per share to decline by between 20% and 30% in the first half of 2026, with the pressure largely linked to a writedown on its investment in Iran. The warning highlights the growing financial impact of geopolitical instability and the challenges surrounding MTN’s…

Nigeria’s central bank is expanding its approach to digital-asset regulation by opening a regulatory sandbox that gives virtual asset firms a controlled environment to test innovative products and services. The move signals a shift toward closer regulatory engagement as cryptocurrencies, blockchain applications and other virtual-asset solutions become increasingly relevant to the country’s financial system. The…

Cape Town’s fintech ecosystem continues to attract major investment as payments startup Moment secures $22 million in new funding, highlighting growing confidence in Africa’s digital payments infrastructure. The deal also brings Canal+ into the company’s shareholder base, creating a significant strategic connection between financial technology and one of Africa’s largest media ecosystems. Moment was established…

Saving money has traditionally been a personal financial habit, often encouraged by banks, employers and families. But in Nigeria, where inflation, rising living costs and limited disposable income continue to challenge households, savings is becoming a much bigger conversation. OPay is positioning itself at the centre of that conversation by turning everyday saving into a…