A telecommunications company supporting startups in fintech and digital services in Francophone Africa.
MTN’s IHS acquisition could change who controls connectivity in Francophone West Africa
MTN Group announced the acquisition of the remaining 75.3% of IHS Towers for approximately $6.2 billion. The transaction will lead to IHS Towers exiting the New York Stock Exchange.
Brastorne, the startup bringing rural Africans online, is expanding to Ivory Coast
Brastorne Enterprises plans to begin operations in Côte d’Ivoire by the end of Q1 2026. The expansion will be in partnership with mobile network operator Orange.
Nada Shaheen on why large African companies will die if they ignore startups
GB Corp has backed five early-stage startups in Egypt over the past four years. The company is investing at least $500,000 in Egyptian startups through its venture capital firm, GB Ventures.
Top 7 Corporate Partners for African Startups
Microsoft offers early-stage support through funding, cloud services, and mentorship via its 4Afrika initiative. Mastercard focuses on growth-stage backing in fintech and e-commerce, emphasizing financial inclusion.
Airtel Africa partners SpaceX to expand Starlink to remote communities
Airtel Africa partners with SpaceX to bring Starlink's satellite internet to customers. The rollout will begin in Nigeria, Chad, Kenya, Zambia, Malawi, Rwanda, Niger, Madagascar, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
