Every published signal from Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa: funding, market entries, app launches, growth hiring and tenders. Newest first.
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Lebara's commercial launch adds a new mobile network to Nigeria's crowded telecom market, with self-service through the MyLebara app.
South African Tourism wants an integrated marketing agency for its West Africa Hub, including digital strategy and social media management.
New debt funding supports Watu's financing of smartphones, motorcycles and vehicles across the 10 countries it operates in.
Majid Al Futtaim is strengthening digital marketing for its Kenyan retail business, a sign that online and mobile shopping is growing in importance for the group.
A new app and a R49 Basic plan lower the price of entry for Disney+ in South Africa, while existing subscribers move across to the new app.
Shuttlers Pod adds a shared, pre-booked car option in Lagos as commuters look for alternatives after Uber's exit.
Discovery's second-phase 'super bank' adds travel, fuel, food and fitness to the bank app, raising the stakes in South Africa's digital banking race.
Debt funding helps Nomba grow its merchant payments business in Nigeria, where POS and payment providers compete hard for small businesses.
inDrive is recruiting former Uber drivers in Nigeria, making the months after Uber's exit a key period for ride-hailing market share.
Uber's exit from Nigeria on 2 September leaves riders and drivers looking for alternatives, and Bolt says it will stay and keep investing in the market.
Serena Hotels is sourcing a digital marketing provider for its Kenyan business.
Under a new majority owner, 888AFRICA's Kenyan sportsbook is expected to push harder for market share against established brands such as Betway and Betano.
M-KOPA is building lifecycle and retention programmes across four African markets, using push and in-app messaging to keep customers active.
Takealot is hiring for app install and engagement campaigns and Braze-based lifecycle marketing, showing how central the app is to South Africa's largest online retailer.
Ahead of a planned US listing, OPay's 39.3 million monthly active users put it among Africa's largest consumer fintech apps.
Fresh capital anchored by IFC supports Jumia's push towards profitability, where efficient customer acquisition matters more than ever.
Esports betting opens a new category for Hollywoodbets, and its CRM hiring shows a focus on keeping players engaged.
New debt funding from FMO, reported as still being finalised, would let M-KOPA scale e-motorbike financing for riders in Kenya.
Bumpa is taking a Nigerian-built commerce app to Kenyan small businesses, with M-Pesa payments built in, as its first step into East Africa.
GCIS is setting up a three-year panel of marketing agencies, including digital campaign management and audience targeting for government communication.
South African Tourism is appointing a panel of integrated marketing agencies, covering creative, content, digital and social, activation, PR and media.
The South African Weather Service is seeking advertising and marketing agency services, including social media, SEO, paid digital and analytics.
The University of Pretoria wants one strategic partner for integrated marketing, media buying, online advertising, and measurement and insights.