Victoria Fakiya

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss MTN's taking on streaming platforms in South Africa, Inside Kenya's plan to sell eCitizen data, and Egypt's Blnk raising $37.1 million to expand its credit reach.

On Techpoint Digest, we talk about Kenya becoming Amazon's satellite Internet entry point in Africa, Spiro appointing Anant Badjatya as Group CEO, Nigerian telcos paying 75 million subscribers for poor network service, MTN bringing in Alibaba’s Ant to supercharge MoMo.

Every day, we handpick the biggest stories, skip the noise, and bring you a fun digest you can trust.

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss why Kenya's Lipa Later went bankrupt in 2025, how MTN is entering the lending market, Namibia's pressure to reverse the Starlink ban, and how Enza has received Bank of Ghana approval for an infrastructure play.

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss how DStv is cutting over 300 jobs in South Africa, why Nigerians can't borrow airtime, and how South Africa is withdrawing a draft AI policy due to bogus references.

Canada’s Nuvei just acquired the company that pays your freelancers

Ripple backs Flutterwave’s Series E funding as stablecoin race heats up

No subscription, no problem? FreeTV enters Nigeria’s TV wars

South Africa’s Lesaka acquires payment provider Adumo; Image source: TechCabal

On Techpoint Digest, we talk about SA's Yoco expanding beyond payments with an AI deal, the CBN's data localisation rule, which raises fintech concerns, and Visa’s AI plan to shop with your card in SA.