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WhatsApp is rolling out a voicemail-like feature that makes it easier for users to follow…
The Dutch development finance institution, FMO (Nederlandse Financierings-Maatschappij voor Ontwikkelingslanden N.V.), has officially committed a…
VEA Capital Partners, the dedicated private investment division of the South African conglomerate VEA Group,…
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Meta Platforms has entered into a landmark cloud computing deal with Google worth more than…
Google has officially launched AI Mode in Search for users in Nigeria, Kenya, and South…
Blue Label Telecoms, the majority owner of mobile operator Cell C, has officially secured shareholder…
Instagram has quietly rolled out a feature that could be far more significant than it…
Global technology investor Prosus has unveiled an ambitious plan to generate US$2 billion (approximately R35…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the closure of more than 13 million social…
Google staked its claim on the fall hardware season Wednesday, strategically unveiling a broad and…
Google officially launched its next generation of smartphones, the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and…
In a strategic move reflecting Japan’s growing interest in Africa’s tech landscape, venture capital firm Uncovered…
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Business
The Dutch development finance institution, FMO (Nederlandse Financierings-Maatschappij voor Ontwikkelingslanden N.V.), has officially committed a $10 million investment to the Lendable MSME Fintech Credit Fund 2 (LMFCF2). This new investment vehicle is a debt fund managed by DynoLabs Asset Management. DynoLabs Asset Management operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lendable…
VEA Capital Partners, the dedicated private investment division of the South African conglomerate VEA Group, has announced a strategic investment in StraTech. StraTech is a financial technology firm specializing in the development of critical enterprise infrastructure that powers complex financial operations for businesses across Africa. While the specific financial terms…
Blue Label Telecoms, the majority owner of mobile operator Cell C, has officially secured shareholder approval to proceed with a corporate name change. Effective 3 September 2025, the company will be known as Blu Label Unlimited, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing transformation. The proposed rebranding was first announced in July 2025,…
Global technology investor Prosus has unveiled an ambitious plan to generate US$2 billion (approximately R35 billion) through the sale of non-core assets in the near future. The announcement was made by CEO Fabricio Bloisi on Wednesday, concurrently with the release of stellar quarterly results that saw the company’s core e-commerce…
Startup
In a strategic move reflecting Japan’s growing interest in Africa’s tech landscape, venture capital firm Uncovered…
South Africa-based investment firm REdimension Capital has officially announced the final close of its REdimension Real Estate Technology…
In a significant move that underscores its rapid growth trajectory, Kenyan edtech platform Craydel has…
“Why must we import everything?” As a child, I frequently asked this question whenever I…
The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) has officially launched applications for the seventh edition of…
Renew Capital has announced a strategic investment in Hypeo Ai, a fast-growing Moroccan startup that is…
people
When a business titan like Femi Otedola decides to write a memoir, it isn’t just…
MTN Group has announced a major leadership shake-up as part of its strategic realignment for…
Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest bank by assets, has announced that Group CEO Sim Tshabalala and Group CFO…
Igor Babuschkin, a co-founder of Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI, has officially stepped down…
Thomas Dohmke, the Chief Executive Officer of GitHub, has officially announced his decision to step…
Amid escalating tensions between the United States and China, President Donald Trump has publicly called…
Cryptocurrency
Do Kwon, once hailed as one of the brightest minds in blockchain innovation, has admitted…
HoneyCoin, a Nairobi-based fintech startup specializing in stablecoin-powered payment rails, has raised $4.9 million in seed…
Marking a major policy shift that could redefine the future of retirement planning, President Donald…
ViFi Labs, a decentralized stablecoin protocol focused on building on-chain foreign currency exchange (FX) venues,…
South African payment services provider Peach Payments has announced a strategic partnership with MoneyBadger, a leading bitcoin and…
PayPal has taken a decisive step toward the future of digital commerce with the launch…