Companies entering a new African market, expanding into another country, buying a local business or receiving a licence. This includes international brands from the UAE, Europe, the US and Asia, and African companies crossing into a neighbouring market.
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New owners backed by well-known South African investors are funding LekkeSlaap's expansion across Southern Africa against Airbnb and Booking.com.
Betmatch is testing a peer-to-peer betting model in South Africa. The dispute over its licence will decide whether exchange betting can grow in the market.
With a former Head of Growth now leading Glovo Nigeria, and Nigeria described as its fastest-growing market, delivery competition in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt is…
SunBet's target of doubling its online share, a new sportsbook due in December and fresh CRM and paid media hires point to a growth push in South African online betting.
From 1 December, a direct Abuja to Jeddah service three times a week gives Nigerian travellers a shorter route for pilgrimage and business travel.
Buying GTXN, a Nairobi-based cross-border payments firm, gives Luno a payments arm in Kenya alongside its largest market, South Africa.
Yango is weighing a formal entry into Kenyan ride-hailing through local fleet partners, which would add a third major app alongside Uber and Bolt.
Apple TV now competes directly with other streaming services for Nigerian subscribers, with a bundle priced in naira through iCloud+ from ₦1,300 a month.
From 18 March 2027, a daily Abu Dhabi to Lagos service adds a direct link between Nigeria and the UAE.
Lebara's commercial launch adds a new mobile network to Nigeria's crowded telecom market, with self-service through the MyLebara app.
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.
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.
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.