3 Million AT Subscribers Moved to Telecel as Ghana Government Appoints Transaction Advisor
Plus: Luna brings tokenized stocks to Nigeria and Spotify finally rolls out Lossless audio
Ghana’s government has shifted more than 3 million AT subscribers onto Telecel’s network after ATC Ghana disconnected AT’s sites over unpaid debts.
The move averts a nationwide disruption in mobile voice, SMS, data, and AT Money services, protecting millions of users amid AT’s financial troubles.
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MEST Africa Challenge 2025 Opens Applications: $50k Equity Prize and a Cape Town Finale
The MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) 2025 is now open for applications. Early-stage African technology startups have the opportunity to compete for $50,000 in equity funding, gain access to leading investors, and join one of the continent’s most respected startup communities.
This year’s edition, in partnership with Absa, will highlight founders building scalable solutions with a particular focus on fintech and financial innovation.
Key Dates:
Applications close: 26 September 2025
Virtual semi-finals: October 2025
Final pitch event in Cape Town: November 2025
Startups with bold ideas and the drive to scale are encouraged to apply.
In The News This Week:
Luno Brings Tokenized Global Stocks to Nigeria
Crypto platform Luno has launched tokenized global stocks in Nigeria, making it the first Africa-founded exchange to give local investors direct access to companies like Apple, Tesla, Nvidia, and Microsoft — all in Naira.
Bolt Business Taps Milu Kipimo to Head South Africa Expansion
Bolt Business has appointed Milu Kipimo, a Tanzanian executive, as its new South Africa Country Manager, the company announced Tuesday.
In Other News
Africa Ecosystem Activity
SA ed-tech startup The Invigilator raises $11m funding round
Accion announces close of 2nd $61.6m fintech-focused Venture Lab Fund
Monex Ventures, Uncovered Fund launch $20.4m fund focused on African tech startup
SA digital tax startup TaxTim acquired by private consortium
Moroccan e-commerce startup Justyol raises $1m funding to drive regional growth
EVENT: DASA 2025: Africa’s Premier Digital Assets Summit Kicks off in Accra On September 29th
In a bold step toward shaping Africa’s digital finance future, Promark Elite Ltd, a Ghana-UK-based consultancy and events and strategic communications company, will host the inaugural Digital Assets Summit Africa (DASA) on 29th September in Accra.
The two-day forum will bring together policymakers, investors, regulators, and technology leaders from across the continent and beyond.