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Nigeria-based tax compliance startup TaxStreem has launched a digital platform designed to help businesses simplify and automate tax compliance by integrating it directly into their daily financial workflows. The platform collects transaction data from sources including bank accounts, email, WhatsApp Business, and invoicing tools. It automatically calculates applicable taxes, files returns with the relevant authorities, and keeps records organised for future audits. Co-founders Kelechi Ibe, a tax lawyer and advisor, and Sam Ayo, a senior artificial intelligence and machine learning engineer, announced the platform’s launch on Tuesday, positioning it as a solution to the everyday compliance challenges faced by Nigerian…

After years of trying to build a homegrown alternative to global messaging platforms, MTN Group has begun a gradual phase-out of Ayoba, its all-in-one chat and content app. Users across Africa recently received notifications stating that Ayoba is “entering a new chapter,” along with a final 30-day window that began on February 20, 2026, to download the app one last time to retrieve data or messages. After March 20, the app will no longer be available for download on the Google Play and Apple App Stores, and those who uninstall it will be unable to reinstall it. In a statement…

I can’t believe I’m typing this, but when you uninstall an app on Windows, it doesn’t actually, umm, uninstall it. At least not completely. Even after removing an app on Windows, it will leave behind residual data in the form of logs, registry keys, preferences, configuration data, and more. This residual data isn’t harmful, but can take up disk space over time, especially if you’re someone like me who regularly tests programs. This is not exactly Windows’ fault because the uninstallation process also depends on the app developer’s preferences. Regardless, you can track down and deep clean these files manually,…

** For the best experience, download the free Africa Private Equity News app Android | iOS **Littlefish, a South Africa-based fintech infrastructure company, has closed a $9.5 million Series A round led by Partech, with participation from TLCOM, Flourish Ventures, and Proparco.Littlefish’s platform sits at the intersection of banking infrastructure and commerce enablement. Its commerce layer consolidates point-of-sale applications, back-office CRMs, merchant portals, payments, and APIs into a unified orchestration layer that integrates directly into POS devices and core banking systems. Littlefish enables banks to offer fintech-grade merchant services at scale while preserving ownership of the merchant relationship. “This raise…

Dhagax-Buur, Ethiopia, March 24 (Horn Diplomat) — President of Ethiopia’s Somali Regional State, Mustafe Mohamed Omar, accompanied by members of the ruling Prosperity Party, registered to vote on Monday in Degahbour town in Jarar zone, as voter registration continues ahead of the country’s upcoming general elections. The registration exercise, which is underway across the region, has been widely observed in Degahbour, where residents are actively collecting voter cards in preparation for the polls. Regional officials say election preparations are gaining momentum, with expectations that the vote could see one of the highest voter turnouts in the region’s history. “I, and…

African technology startups will receive a financing boost through a €40 million commitment from EIB Global, the development arm of the European Investment Bank (EIB), to the first Africa-focused investment vehicle from leading European venture capital firm Speedinvest. The investment strengthens EU–Africa ties, supports digital transformation, and promotes inclusive economic growth across the continent.The vehicle will back technology companies across innovation hubs, including Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa, while also investing in high-potential markets such as Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tunisia, Tanzania, and Uganda. It is designed to improve digital and financial inclusion…

Ethiopian Airlines has agreed to lease two Boeing 777-300ER converted freighters from AerCap Holdings N.V., in a deal that will introduce the aircraft type to Africa for the first time, the companies said on Tuesday. The aircraft, designated the 777-300ERSF, are scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2028. Once in service, they are expected to expand the airline’s cargo capacity and improve operating efficiency as global demand for air freight continues to grow. The agreement deepens a longstanding partnership between the Addis Ababa-based carrier and AerCap, an Irish-American aircraft lease company headquartered in Dublin. From The Reporter Magazine…

Luno, the UK-born digital asset firm that allows users to trade tokenised US stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and buy, sell, and earn yield for holding cryptocurrencies, has launched prediction markets for users in South Africa and Nigeria, two of its four operational markets in Africa. Launched in partnership with Limitless, a US-based prediction market infrastructure provider, the new feature will allow Luno users to place short-term bets on whether major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana will finish above or below a target price within 24 hours, with payouts for correct predictions.  The rollout marks the first step in…

Roqqu, a Nigerian cryptocurrency startup that allows users to buy and sell digital assets and access crypto-backed loans, drew more than 30,000 users to its futures derivatives product during beta testing, according to Emmanuel Peter, the company’s Head of Trading and Markets. The locally-built futures contract, which launched in beta in December 2025 and is now out of beta, continues Roqqu’s push beyond its core buy, sell, and swap offering into a broader suite of advanced trading tools. Peter said the beta numbers were a signal that products built within Roqqu’s own ecosystem could hold their own. “We already have…

So you just bought a new drive, and you’re planning on moving all of your files over from your older, slower drive to your newer drive. It can be a daunting task, especially if you’re not experienced. It doesn’t have to be, though. Prepare the drive Get things ready beforehand The first crucial step you need to follow is physical preparation and system recognition. Before any data can be transferred, the new drive must be properly connected to your computer. For desktop users, this usually involves mounting the drive inside the computer case and connecting it directly to the motherboard…