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Real-time African startup intelligence terminal.
6,160 new 5G sites, 103m M-Pesa users
Vodacom Group rolled out 6,160 new 5G sites and 3,041 new 4G sites across its African footprint in the year to 31 March 2026, while the operator’s M-Pesa-led financial services arm crossed 103 million customers. The South African mobile operator, which holds majority stakes in subsidiaries across S...
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6,160 new 5G sites, 103m M-Pesa users
Vodacom Group rolled out 6,160 new 5G sites and 3,041 new 4G sites across its African footprint in the year to 31 March 2026, while the operator’s M-Pesa-led financial services arm crossed 103 million...
Apple Pay Lands in Mauritius via Visa and MCB. Kenya Still Not on the Map
Visa today announced that Apple Pay is now live in Mauritius, allowing the bank’s Visa cardholders to pay with iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad and Mac in stores, in apps and online. The launch went live alo...
SOUTH AFRICA: Pioneer to "unbundle" poultry unit Quantum Foods
South African food group Pioneer Foods has indicated it plans to “unbundle” its interest feed-to-poultry firm Quantum Foods Holding to its shareholders next month. Quantum Foods will be listed separa...
S AFRICA: Pioneer apologises over price-fixing
The newly-appointed chairman of South African food group Pioneer Foods has apologised for its involvement in the alleged fixing of wheat milling prices. The company, which manufactures Weet-Bix cerea...
HerVest Fintech Drives Financial Inclusion for Nigeria's Female Farming Population
In Nigeria, only 35% of women have access to financial services compared to 48% of men. However, fintech startup HerVest is driving financial inclusion for female farmers who remain largely unbanked....
Breast Cancer: HerVest, NemHealth empower women on preventive care
Some participants at the two-stage initiative that included a live awareness session. In commemoration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a women-focused fintech platform, HerVest, in partnership wi...
Fahim Saleh: Nigeria’s tech industry mourns Gokada founder
Lagos, Nigeria — News that tech founder Fahim Saleh’s dismembered remains were found in a luxury New York apartment on Tuesday has sent shock waves through Nigeria’s close-knit tech community, where...
How to use Market Pulse
Use Market Pulse as your daily context layer: it helps you track major signals before you dive into specific companies, sectors, or outreach decisions.
- Follow funding and macro signals in one place.
- Use trending topics to prioritize research for the day.
- Connect feed insights with startup and investor pages for action.
Common questions
Yes. It is designed to give a timely view of news, market shifts, and ecosystem signals in one stream.
