Welcome to this week’s edition of “This Week in Techstoriex” where we bring to you 5 hot tech gist covered in TechStoriex this week. Read on to get updated!
Breaking: Paystack’s New “Zap” Sparks Legal Battle—What’s Next?
Paystack’s recent launch of its subsidiary, Zap, has sparked controversy as Nigerian fintech startup Zap Africa accuses the company of trademark infringement. The dispute has gained traction online, with Zap Africa asserting that it holds legal rights to the name and plans to take action against Paystack.
Zap Africa was founded by Nigerian entrepreneurs Tobiloba Asu-Johnson and Moore Dagogo-Hart. What started as a friendship between the two eventually turned into a mission to revolutionise decentralised finance (DeFi) in Africa. Instead of relying on custodial exchanges, they focused on non-custodial solutions, giving users full control over their assets. Read the entire news, here.
Tech Community Demands Justice for Late Bumpa Co-founder
The tech community is rallying for justice following the shocking death of Adetunji ‘TeeJay’ Opayele, Co-founder and Chief Technical Officer (CTO) of Nigerian retail automation startup Bumpa. A petition directed at the Lagos State Government has gathered over 20,000 signatures, demanding stricter legal action against the driver responsible for the fatal crash.
Opayele passed away on March 5, 2025, after suffering severe injuries in a road accident the previous night. According to the petition initiated by ‘TeeJay Legacy‘ on change.org, he was returning from the gym around 10:20 p.m. on March 4, riding his power bike along Ozumba Mbadiwe Road, Victoria Island, Lagos, when a vehicle allegedly driven by Biola Adams-Odutayo struck him. Want to know more? Click here.
MTN South Africa and Lynk Global Achieve Africa’s First Satellite-to-Mobile Phone Call
MTN South Africa, in partnership with LEO satellite provider Lynk Global, has successfully conducted Africa’s first satellite-to-mobile phone call. The trial took place in the North West province of Vryburg, marking a significant step toward enhancing connectivity in remote and underserved areas.
The test call allowed MTN and Lynk Global to evaluate voice call quality and SMS capabilities over a low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connection. According to MTN South Africa CEO Charles Molapisi, the trial serves as proof of concept for integrating satellite technology with MTN’s existing terrestrial network, ensuring broader coverage beyond traditional cell towers. Read on here.
African Development Bank to Invest $331 Million in Lesotho
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced plans to invest $331 million in Lesotho over the next five years as part of its 2025-2030 Country Strategy Paper. The investment is focused on economic growth, enhancing industrial competitiveness, and improving key infrastructure in the southern African nation.
During a historic visit; the first-ever of AfDB President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina met with His Majesty King Letsie III to discuss strengthening development partnerships and expanding the Bank’s support for Lesotho’s economic transformation. Get the details, here.
AltSchool to Bring AI Education to Africa in Local Languages
Nigerian edtech startup AltSchool is on a mission to make AI education accessible across Africa, breaking language barriers along the way. The company has launched AI for 10M Africans, an initiative designed to teach AI to learners at all levels, from beginners to advanced professionals. To ensure widespread accessibility, the courses will be offered in multiple languages, including Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Swahili, French, Portuguese, and Arabic.
Speaking at a media conference, AltSchool Africa CEO Adewale Yusuf described the initiative as “more than an educational programme; a movement to create opportunities and bridge the knowledge gap.” He emphasised the importance of ensuring that Africans are not left behind in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
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