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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has officially appointed Tony Elumelu, the esteemed Founder and Group…
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has officially launched the application process for social…
Tanzania’s Sumet Technologies, an innovative company specializing in the distribution of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG),…
Inspired Evolution, a prominent pan-African private equity firm dedicated to clean energy investments, has announced…
Capitec Bank has officially announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Gerrie Fourie, will retire during…
Telkom has officially completed the sale of its masts and towers business, known as Swiftnet,…
The creator economy in Africa has long been shaped by middlemen, gatekeepers, and platforms that…
Nigeria’s crypto market has seen highs and lows, from government repression to a booming peer-to-peer…
The rise of contactless payments is groundbreaking. It has transformed how people transact, making purchases…
Sony has unveiled the PlayStation Plus lineup for April 2025, featuring three diverse titles available…
The long-awaited Fire Force Season 3 is finally set to premiere on April 4, 2025,…
In a surprise move, Papua New Guinea has lifted its ban on Facebook, just days…
In a bold step toward bridging South Africa’s digital divide, MTN South Africa and Lynk…
Nigerian fintechs have played a significant role in transforming the country’s financial landscape in recent…
BUSINESS
Capitec Bank has officially announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Gerrie Fourie, will retire during the bank’s annual general meeting scheduled for 18 July 2025. Fourie has been an integral part of the executive management team for an impressive 25 years, playing a pivotal role in the bank’s evolution from…
Telkom has officially completed the sale of its masts and towers business, known as Swiftnet, to a consortium spearheaded by Actis and Royal Bafokeng Holdings. This strategic move marks a significant shift in Telkom’s operational focus and financial strategy. In this consortium, Actis holds a commanding 70% stake in Towerco…
Lipa Later, a prominent Kenyan buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) fintech company, has officially entered administration as of March 24, 2025, following a protracted period of financial difficulties and unsuccessful attempts to secure additional funding. Joy Vipinchandra Bhatt from Moore JVB Consulting LLP has been appointed as the administrator to oversee the company’s…
AvtoVAZ, the largest automaker in Russia and predominantly owned by the Russian government, is embarking on an ambitious expansion into Nigeria as part of a strategic initiative to diversify its operations beyond its traditional market. This move is particularly significant as it marks AvtoVAZ’s most substantial entry into West Africa’s…
Startup
Tanzania’s Sumet Technologies, an innovative company specializing in the distribution of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG),…
South African AI startup NOSIBLE has successfully raised US$1 million in pre-seed funding to enhance…
NjiaPay, a pioneering payment service provider (PSP) based in South Africa, is revolutionizing the payment…
Payhippo, a Nigerian fintech company that previously specialized in providing loans to small and medium-sized…
The Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF) GROW programme is currently providing an exciting opportunity for…
Applications for the second phase of the Spark Accelerator programme will soon be open. This…
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has officially appointed Tony Elumelu, the esteemed Founder and Group…
Capitec Bank has officially announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Gerrie Fourie, will retire during…
South Korea’s Samsung Electronics announced on Tuesday the untimely passing of its co-CEO, Han Jong-hee,…
In a notable development for the social media landscape, Bluesky, an alternative platform to X…
Unity Bank has officially appointed Ebenezer Kolawole as the Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive…
Adeniyi Abiodun, co-founder of the blockchain infrastructure firm Mysten Labs, along with his wife, Gloria…
Cryptocurrency
The creator economy in Africa has long been shaped by middlemen, gatekeepers, and platforms that…
Nigeria’s crypto market has seen highs and lows, from government repression to a booming peer-to-peer…
The cryptocurrency world has its share of volatile tokens, but Pi Network’s PI token is…
The first regulated stablecoin tied to the Naira in Nigeria, cNGN, has been listed on…
Emirati state-owned investment firm MGX has announced a groundbreaking $2 billion investment in Binance, marking…
Nigeria has emerged as one of the leading countries in cryptocurrency adoption, with its citizens…