Why Telcos Must become TechCos to Compete in a Digital-first World
For years, we’ve been talking about the transformation happening across the telecoms space. As part of this evolution, the industry’s ...
For years, we’ve been talking about the transformation happening across the telecoms space. As part of this evolution, the industry’s ...
Sending money to Africa has become easier over the past decade, but the cost difference between services remains significant. The ...
A powerful call for Africa to seize control of its digital future echoed through the hall at the 5th edition ...
Sources familiar with operations say engineers are monitoring live transactions to detect irregularities, a process expected to last several days.
This strategic move addresses the unique financial landscape of the region, where a significant portion of the population still remains ...
With this, Safaricom is focusing on the growing share of Kenya’s freelance economy, where over 1.5 million workers now earn ...
Instant payments have rapidly become the bedrock of Africa’s evolving financial landscape, bridging gaps in financial inclusion and catalysing economic ...
A quiet revolution is taking root in global digital finance, and it’s not coming from banks or legacy platforms. It’s ...
There's no doubt that Nigeria’s FinTech industry has been growing rapidly over the past decade, reducing the stress on how ...
Key Highlights Commitment underpinned by strategic investments, public-private partnerships, and market innovation initiatives Focus on enabling MSMEs, scaling cross-border payments, ...
The journey toward financial inclusion begins with trust. For individuals unfamiliar with formal financial systems, having low-cost and reliable ways ...
Even more concerning, Nigeria ended 2024 with 164.9 million active telecom subscribers—down from 224.7 million the year before
In today's interconnected and rapidly changing global landscape, prioritising productivity in African nations is essential for driving sustainable economic development, ...
In embedding Ziidi within the M-PESA ecosystem, Safaricom seeks to diversify its revenue streams overcoming challenges in its traditional voice, ...
Musa lives in a bustling city in Nigeria. He uses his smartphone daily to make payments, send money to relatives, ...

The Techeconomy Podcast is a thought-leadership show exploring the powerful intersection of technology, business, and the economy, with a strong focus on Africa’s fast-evolving digital landscape.
Africa’s innovation ecosystem is evolving, but where will the funding for the next generation of startups come from?
In this edition of the Techeconomy Business Series (TBS) May 2026, industry experts explore how local capital, venture debt, and smarter investment structures are redefining startup growth and innovation across Africa.
🎙️ Featured Speakers:
* Ebunoluwa Ashley-Dejo
* Damilare Davola
* Success Ajilore (STN & Accelerated Plus)
Key conversations in this webinar include:
✔️ The future of startup financing in Africa
✔️ Venture debt and alternative funding models
✔️ The role of local investors in scaling innovation
✔️ Sustainable investment strategies for African startups
✔️ Opportunities and challenges in the African tech ecosystem
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