Victoria Fakiya is a Reporter at Techpoint Africa. She focuses on a diverse range of themes including BFSI, financial services, telecom, transportation and mobility, as well as technology and financial technology, with a particular emphasis on crypto regulation and taxation. Victoria's insights into communication service providers and startups have been featured in various publications, underscoring her expertise in the evolving landscape of finance and technology.
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Victoria Fakiya’s coverage primarily revolves around business and industry, software & SaaS, human resources & employment, as well as content & publishing. Her focus includes announcements from both the private sector and government bodies.
Given her extensive coverage of private sector and government announcements related to various industries, Victoria would likely be interested in pitches that offer insights into new developments within businesses, tech companies, or startups. She also covers topics such as CEO resignations and workforce reduction which suggests she might be interested in exclusive interviews with relevant executives or experts who can provide valuable commentary on these subjects.
Victoria's articles often include press releases and government announcements indicating a preference for official information sources. When pitching to her it is important to have reliable data or access to company representatives for possible quotes.
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By: Victoria Fakiya
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss how ICASA is paving the way for Starlink's entry into South Africa, how a Kenyan court has approved Safaricom's $1.6 billion sale to Vodacom, and how Mastercard has opened an Africa cybersecurity hub.
By: Victoria Fakiya
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Vodacom gaining majority control of Safaricom, CA's move to penalise telcos for poor service, and MTN's statement that migration protests have not impacted operations.
On Techpoint Digest, we talk about Visa and M-Pesa testing stablecoin payments in the DRC, the CBN revoking licences for NowNow, Sycamore, and OurPass banks, and Zain expanding into Syria following MTN's exit.
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Nigeria's plan to manufacture smartphones at home, a new court ruling that makes layoffs more difficult in Kenya, a Kenyan court striking down website blocking law, and a legal test for WhatsApp delivery receipts in Kenya.
By: Victoria Fakiya
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss the suspension of operations by Nigerian startup FoodCourt, the SEC adding two new crypto companies to ARIP, the possibility of Kenyan ISPs charging by data usage, and the success of Pick n Pay's digital grocery push.
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Nigeria opening a probe into Meta, X, and AI firms, Zeepay's response to $11.6 million refund reports, Kenya's creation of new licences for Uber, Bolt, and Glovo, and Angola's decision to take Unitel public following a state takeover.
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss PwC's sale of KOKO Network assets, Canal+ facing new allegations regarding MultiChoice restructuring, and Djamo seeking $40 million in Series C funding to conquer Francophone Africa.
By: Victoria Fakiya
MTN and Telecel get a shot at Ghana’s 5G rollout Uber, Bolt fares could jump under new Kenyan rules
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On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Kenya licensing 25 more digital lenders, Malawi tightening data protection regulations, and Morocco reducing card payment fees.
