WeLight, Africa’s largest solar mini-grid operator, has secured $31 million to support its expansion efforts in Nigeria. The funding aims to enhance electricity access in some of the continent's most underserved communities.

Popular comedian Sabinus is featured in a new promotional campaign for Wetinuneed, which emphasizes the platform's business discovery and digital services, according to Punch.

Canal+ has announced that MultiChoice's DStv streaming app will be pre-installed on the home screen of new Samsung TVs sold across Africa. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility to DStv's streaming services for users in the region.

The launch event for the second season of Ezinne Akudo's podcast 'Beyond with Ezinne' featured notable Lagos style icons including Falz, Olive Emodi, and Shawn Faqua. The celebration highlighted the podcast's popularity and the glamorous atmosphere surrounding its unveiling, according to BellaNaija.

Starting June 2026, new Samsung Smart TVs sold in Uganda will feature the DStv Stream app pre-installed, as part of an expanded partnership between Samsung Electronics and Canal+, the parent company of MultiChoice Group. This initiative also applies to 18 other African countries where MultiChoice operates, enhancing access to streaming services for users in the region.

Instagram has launched Instagram for TV on Samsung smart televisions, marking a significant step in its television ambitions. This rollout is part of a broader strategy that includes testing horizontal video, enabling television viewing for Stories, introducing casting features, and planning for episodic creator content. This initiative coincides with the convergence of social media and television, as Instagram seeks to expand its presence in the connected-TV market.