Zap Africa reveals trademark approval for “ZAP,” challenging ‘Zap by Paystack’
Zap Africa has presented exclusive documentation to Technext confirming that it holds official trademark registrations for ‘ZAP’ under…
Umba Secures $5M Debt Facility to Scale Vehicle and SME Loans in Kenya
Digital bank Umba has raised a $5 million debt facility to expand its secured lending operations in Kenya, with a focus on vehicle financing…
Kenya Proposes First Crypto Bill to Regulate Digital Assets
A new bill, the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill 2025 has been introduced to bring oversight to crypto exchanges, stablecoin issuers,…
AFDEIC 2025: Tech Leaders to Discuss AI’s Role in Africa’s $180B Digital Economy
From August 12 to 14, Abuja will host key players in Africa’s digital ecosystem at the African Digital Economy & Inclusivity Conference…
Earnipay Cuts Jobs in Profitability Push: Why the Nigerian Fintech is Restructuring
Earnipay, a Nigerian fintech startup, has let go of some of its staff to survive a tough funding climate as it focus on profitability and…
Meta is Making New Smart Glasses, But Are They Worth $1,000?
According to reports from Bloomberg, the new Meta smart glasses will include a built-in screen for displaying notifications, photos, and apps…
AltSchool to Launch ‘Campus by AltSchool’ in the Second Quarter of 2025
AltSchool Africa, a leading Nigerian edtech startup, is set to launch “Campus by AltSchool,” a hybrid learning programme aimed at…
Paystack Rejects Zap Africa’s Trademark Claims, Issues Legal Notice
Paystack, a leading African payment company owned by Stripe, has issued a cease and desist notice to crypto startup Zap Africa, escalating…
Africa’s Biggest Startup Cheerleader, Michael Seibel, Is Leaving YC – What Happens Next?
After more than a decade at Y Combinator (YC), Michael Seibel, one of the most influential figures in the global startup ecosystem, is…
AltSchool Africa Launches ‘AI for 10M Africans’ Initiative to Drive AI Adoption
AltSchool Africa, a leading edtech platform focused on equipping Africans with digital skills, has launched an ambitious initiative, ‘AI for…