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In a bold stride toward decentralizing South Africa’s power grid and making clean energy more…
U.S. fintech startup Wave has officially launched operations in Cameroon, setting its sights on the…
On June 19, 2025, France’s government and major investors committed to a landmark €1.35 billion capital…
Africa is undergoing a dramatic transformation in its energy landscape. With abundant sunlight and escalating…
Every parent—or older sibling, auntie, uncle, or guardian—has had this thought at some point: “Should…
₦1.2 million vs ₦500k isn’t just about specs—it’s about class, priorities, and the psychology of…
Zeeh Africa, the only African startup among 30 global finalists of the VivaTech 2025 competition, has emerged…
Some of Nigeria’s largest banks have been directly affected by a new directive from the…
Starting Wednesday, June 18, 2025, mobile subscribers across Nigeria will begin paying for USSD services…
The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) has officially launched the National Payment Stack (NPS), a…
Dr. Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, has been elected Vice…
Millions of South Africans who have long been overlooked by the traditional credit system are…
Visa has appointed Aminata Kane as Senior Vice President and Head of Western and Central…
Huawei made a strong comeback at MWC Shanghai 2025 with showcasing both its innovation and…
BUSINESS
For years, WhatsApp was the last ad-free sanctuary in Meta’s group of apps. There were no sponsored posts, ads or suggested content—just your contacts, conversations, and peace. But that era is ending, quietly but significantly. Yesterday, Meta confirmed what many of us sensed was inevitable: WhatsApp will begin rolling out…
Tesla has officially launched its long-anticipated African venture, opening its first office on the continent in Casablanca, Morocco. This move marks the beginning of a carefully planned Tesla African expansion and builds on earlier infrastructure investments made by the company in the region. The new office is the headquarters of…
Airtel Africa’s share buyback program continues to gather pace, signaling strong confidence in its financial position. The company announced it had repurchased 1.9 million shares in the second tranche of its ongoing $100 million buyback initiative. Following this development, Airtel Africa clarified that 7.5 million treasury shares are included within…
Not every term sheet is worth the sleepless nights it buys you. Founders across Africa are starting to learn this the hard way — and then refusing to learn it twice. They’re passing on funding that comes with hidden strings. They’re walking away from “advisors” who confuse control with value.…
Startup
Not every term sheet is worth the sleepless nights it buys you. Founders across Africa…
It’s a funny thing — in most pitch meetings, “scale” is the sexiest word in…
If you’re building a startup in 2025, here’s the uncomfortable truth: AI is already doing…
Just 18 months ago, Karim Jouini and Jihed Othmani had crossed the finish line of…
Kumulus Water, a Franco-Tunisian climate tech startup turning air into drinking water, has raised $3.5…
If you’ve been watching the fintech space closely, you’ll notice something interesting: Nigerian startups aren’t…
people
Visa has appointed Aminata Kane as Senior Vice President and Head of Western and Central…
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla, has stepped down from his temporary…
Futuregrowth Asset Management, a prominent player in South Africa’s financial sector, has officially announced the…
On Monday, President Cyril Ramaphosa officially announced the appointment of Mcebisi Jonas, the former deputy…
Chowdeck, the Nigerian food delivery startup backed by Y Combinator, has made a significant move…
EFT Corporation has announced the appointment of Mike Smits as the new Group Managing Director.…
Cryptocurrency
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reiterated its stance against the operations of Crypto…
Around 200 residents in Soweto West, a neighbourhood in Kibera, have started using Bitcoin for…
In a cyberattack that has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency industry, Coinbase, one of the…
The Kenyan High Court has taken a firm stand on digital privacy by ruling against…
Flutterwave, Yellow Card, and Onafriq—three of Africa’s most innovative and impactful fintech companies—have joined the…
The creator economy in Africa has long been shaped by middlemen, gatekeepers, and platforms that…