Techpoint Africa

Techpoint Africa

2/13/2025, 6:00:11 PM

MTN Nigeria has acknowledged the 200% hike on the 15GB data bundle plan, apologising to its users after severe backlash surfaced following the hike. https://techpoint.africa/2025/02/13/mtn-nigeria-slashes-data-bundle/

Techpoint Africa

2/13/2025, 1:21:09 PM

French telecom giant, Orange, reports significant revenue growth, propelled by Africa’s and Middle East contribution. https://techpoint.africa/2025/02/13/orange-reports-strong-q4-revenue/

Techpoint Africa

2/14/2025, 11:07:34 AM

As Bento's future in Nigeria remains uncertain, businesses in Ghana have been left stranded due to the company's failure to also remit pensions and taxes for its Ghanaian clients. https://techpoint.africa/2025/02/14/bento-leaves-ghanaian-businesses-stranded/

Techpoint Africa

2/13/2025, 6:01:54 PM

Merchants using GTBank's POS terminals no longer have to pay processing fees as the bank attempts to boost adoption of its POS terminals. https://techpoint.africa/2025/02/13/gtbank-waives-processing-fees-on-pos-terminals/

Techpoint Africa

2/13/2025, 11:34:56 AM

Ethio Telecom has launched an electric vehicle (EV) charging station in Addis Ababa, marking a major milestone in the country’s transition to sustainable mobility. https://techpoint.africa/2025/02/13/ethio-telecom-ev-charging-station/

Techpoint Africa

2/14/2025, 8:34:12 AM

A new naira-backed stablecoin regulated by the SEC has been launched. How will it work and how can you use it? We answer 14 pressing questions about cNGN in this article. https://techpoint.africa/2025/02/14/13-questions-about-cngn-answered/

Techpoint Africa

2/17/2025, 5:05:32 PM

Dozy Mmobuosi is making a pivot towards artificial intelligence (AI) in agriculture, even as he faces significant legal challenges from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). https://techpoint.africa/2025/02/17/tingo-founder-dozy-mmobuosi-launches-ai-powered-agritech-amid-legal-troubles/

Techpoint Africa

2/17/2025, 12:59:33 PM

Once finalised, NITDA's data classification framework will require companies to store health, financial, and government data locally, opening up opportunities for local cloud providers. https://techpoint.africa/2025/02/17/nitda-cloud-providers-host-data/

Techpoint Africa

2/13/2025, 11:35:18 AM

Adobe has launched its AI-powered Generate Video tool, allowing creators to produce short videos from text prompts and images. The tool offers granular control over cinematographic elements and integrates with Adobe’s Firefly platform. https://techpoint.africa/2025/02/13/adobe-video-tool-short-films/

Techpoint Africa

2/12/2025, 7:21:51 PM

Zipline has just commissioned its new drone technology distribution centre in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state, to enhance healthcare service delivery. https://techpoint.africa/2025/02/12/zipline-enhance-healthcare-services-bayelsa/