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Spectranet Repositions as the Wi-Fi Network, Dial in Gen Z

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Internet Service Provider Spectranet, offering high speed Internet services through multiple services – 4G LTE, HomeFiber and FiberOnAir has unveiled a new multimedia advertising campaign to reposition itself as The Wi-Fi Network.

“The Wifi Network as a positioning payoff line showcases the confidence of the brand in terms of its ability to service current and evolving needs of various customer segments including the fast-evolving Generation Z”. Ajay Awasthi, CEO Spectranet

Spectranet’s new payoff as The Wi-FI Network is aimed at reinforcing its position as the leading Internet Service Provider in the country in terms of quality of the network, products and service offerings.

“We are not just another ISP; we are significantly different from others in terms of variety of innovative offerings, customer service model and network reliability. It’s time for us to showcase the new Spectranet through a bold positioning statement”, CEO.

The Wifi Network as a positioning payoff line showcases the confidence of the brand in terms of its ability to service current and evolving needs of various customer segments including the fast-evolving Generation Z.

The brand provides Wi-Fi solutions for Fixed as well as On-the-move usage. It offers products for moderate users to heavy users preferring Unlimited products and those requiring high download and upload speeds.

While 4G LTE will predominantly service customers needing Wi-Fi while on the move, GPON (HomeFiber) and FiberOnAir services will help fulfill the needs of customer segments at their homes or business establishments with high volume data consumption and high download and upload speed with lower latencies. Product innovations to offer best-in-class internet browsing experience to its discerning customers

“More importantly, the Brand Spectranet wants to stay relevant to a new set of users, predominantly from Generation Z. From our customer studies we have noticed that the average age of our customers has shifted significantly downwards. Along with our excellent service delivery, the brand imagery and the positioning need to appeal to these younger customers”, CEO.

The brand has recorded major milestones in its operation as an ISP. It was first to host Netflix in the country and also the first to commence 4 G LTE operations. Major media houses have recognized Spectranet for its commitment to the development of the industry as a leading brand in the ISP domain.

Speaking on the brand’s new Corporate speak, Shola Adegboroye, the Executive Director at Creativexone, the Advertising Agency to Spectranet, noted that Spectranet is customer centric, innovative and nimble brand. The brand so far ran with a faster, affordable and reliable theme.

In keeping with the changing times, the brand needs to reinvent itself and step into the next phase of evolution reflecting the aspirations of Generation Z. It also needs to consolidate its offerings across various high-speed technologies under one tag line. According to him, all these unique offerings stand Spectranet out as the Wifi Network.

Speaking on the new positioning, Ajay Awasthi, Chief Executive Officer Spectranet said we have looked critically at the market and it is obvious that we are the leaders when it comes to our unique service offerings across 4GLTE, Fixed Line (FiberOnAir and HomeFiber) for Homes & Estates, and Enterprise Business for MSME’s and Corporations.

We are looking to consolidate all our product offerings under one umbrella tagline. This will help simplify the decision making for prospective customers, as the end customer looks to eventually consume a Wi-Fi service supplied to him through a modem or a router.

More importantly, the Brand Spectranet wants to stay relevant to a new set of users, predominantly from Generation Z. From our customer studies we have noticed that the average age of our customers has shifted significantly downwards. Along with our excellent service delivery, the brand imagery and the positioning need to appeal to these younger customers “he added.

We are not just another ISP; we are significantly different from others in terms of variety of innovative offerings, customer service model and network reliability. It’s time for us to showcase the new Spectranet through a bold positioning statement” Ajay concluded

Aside from the fact that Spectranet is breaking a new campaign, Spectranet has consistently reflected the innate aspiration of each individual to “Do More” to do better and enabled individuals, families and organization through flexible unified data plans offering unlimited browsing to all segments in various time segments of the day.

The company has also invested heavily in deploying services such as Fiber on Air, Home Fiber offering high-speed and reliable broadband internet to homes and enterprises.


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IFC Invests $45m to Green African Telecom Sites

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Clean and reliable power for telecom networks in Ethiopia, Liberia, and Sierra Leone will be expanded following a $45 million investment by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in IPT PowerTech.

The investment targets countries where limited power supply continues to slow digital connectivity and broader economic participation, the institution stated earlier this week.

To enable this expansion, the IFC is providing a $45 million corporate financing package consisting of an A-loan of $27 million and $18 million in blended finance.

The blended portion is sourced from the Canada-IFC Blended Climate Finance Programme and the IDA20 Private Sector Window Blended Finance Facility.

The initiative marks the IFC’s first direct infrastructure engagement in Liberia in a decade and in Sierra Leone in six years.

It will help scale solar- and battery-based power systems that reduce reliance on diesel and support greener, more resilient telecom networks.

By improving the quality and stability of power to telecom towers, the initiative will strengthen mobile coverage and ensure that households, schools, health centres, and small businesses can depend on consistent digital services, said the IFC.

The funding supports the modernisation, operation, and maintenance of 2 235 telecom sites across the three nations. More than 90% of these are located in off-grid or weak-grid locations.

With new solar and battery systems powering these sites, mobile networks will experience fewer outages and improved service quality.

Optimising the energy mix is estimated to reduce power costs for operators by up to 30% in Liberia, 26% in Sierra Leone, and 52% in Ethiopia.

This transition is also expected to cut emissions by more than 10 624 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually. Furthermore, the partnership will promote gender inclusion by expanding opportunities for women in technical, operational, and leadership roles within the sector, says the IFC.

This agreement reflects a shared vision for a greener telecom industry and empowers the company to scale its innovative energy platforms, according to Nabil Haddad, CEO of IPT PowerTech Group.

Reliable and affordable power for telecom networks is a cornerstone of Africa’s digital transformation, said Nathalie Kouassi-Akon, IFC regional director for West Africa and the Gulf of Guinea.

Through this partnership, the institution is supporting a scalable, private sector-led solution that enables mobile operators to reach underserved and fragile communities more sustainably, added Kouassi-Akon.

The project advances the World Bank Group and African Development Bank’s Mission 300 initiative, which aims to provide electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030.


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Expedier Launches Platform to Ease Cross-Border Payments for African Firms

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Expedier has unveiled “Expedier for Business,” an online pro-banking platform to simplify global payments, multi-currency transactions, and financial operations for expanding companies.

Expedier Launches Platform to Ease Cross-Border Payments for African Firms

Kingsley Madu

The tool centralizes payments, invoicing, payroll, and treasury into one secure dashboard, tackling challenges like fragmented systems and poor visibility that hinder international scaling.

Kingsley Madu, Co-Founder and CEO of Expedier, said: “African businesses are increasingly global… Expedier for Business was built to simplify how companies manage money across borders while maintaining visibility, control, and compliance.”

Key features include customizable dashboards for payments, invoices, and workflows; support for USD, CAD, GBP, EUR, and more; virtual cards; automated payroll/invoicing; currency swaps; and real-time tracking.

Security measures cover two-factor authentication, KYC/KYB verification, and team access controls.

As cross-border trade and remote work boom in Africa, the platform aids firms dealing with international suppliers, teams, and customers. It is now available for organizations scaling globally.


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Moniepoint Seals 78% Stake in Kenya’s Sumac Bank for East Africa Push

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Nigerian fintech unicorn Moniepoint Inc. has finalised its acquisition of a 78% stake in Kenya’s Sumac Microfinance Bank, gaining a key deposit-taking licence for credit expansion in East Africa’s biggest economy.

Moniepoint Seals 78% Stake in Kenya's Sumac Bank for East Africa Push

The deal, marked by a Nairobi reception, bypasses the Central Bank of Kenya’s licence freeze, letting Moniepoint rival giants like Safaricom and Equity Group after a stalled Kopo Kopo bid.

It signals Africa’s fintech shift to licensed banking and mergers, equipping Moniepoint to roll out high-speed SME lending via Sumac’s 20-year-old infrastructure and branches.

The acquisition builds a cross-border merchant ecosystem beyond fees, integrating recent Orda buyout (cloud restaurant software) for “business-in-a-box” tools like inventory, payroll, and capital amid Kenya’s digital lending scrutiny.

Moniepoint, which hit $294 billion annualised transactions in 2025, eyes Kenya’s SMEs with Nigeria-honed retail expertise.


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