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African fintech Nomba has acquired a licensed Payment Service Provider and Money Services Business in…
Spotify has rolled out a major update to its lyrics feature, adding offline access for…
Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by SpaceX, has officially launched in Senegal, making the…
In a move set to redefine the regional corporate landscape, Econet Wireless has officially valued…
South African telecommunications giant Vodacom Group has reported a robust financial performance for the third…
Bosta, the Egyptian leader in tech-enabled logistics and delivery solutions, has announced the launch of…
The United Nations has officially issued a call for applications for the UN Global Pulse…
In a landmark move for the South African fintech landscape, TymeBank has officially rebranded as…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has disclosed a proposed senior loan of up to €11…
In a significant move to support the structural evolution of one of South Africa’s leading…
Nedbank Private Equity (NPE) has finalized the acquisition of a significant minority equity interest in…
Oakley and Meta’s new Meta Vanguard performance AI glasses are already making waves across the…
PayPal announced on Tuesday that it has appointed Enrique Lores, former President and CEO of…
Technology has quietly embedded itself into nearly every aspect of modern life, including how we…
Business
In a move set to redefine the regional corporate landscape, Econet Wireless has officially valued its newly formed infrastructure wing, Econet InfraCo, at US$1 billion. The group is preparing to list the entity on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX), a move that would represent the largest Initial Public Offering…
South African telecommunications giant Vodacom Group has reported a robust financial performance for the third quarter ending 31 December 2025. The results highlight a company successfully pivoting toward a diversified, pan-African strategy, with international markets, particularly Egypt, acting as the primary engine for double-digit growth. The group’s top-line figures reflect…
Bosta, the Egyptian leader in tech-enabled logistics and delivery solutions, has announced the launch of a record-breaking automated sorting machine, the largest of its kind in the Middle East. This strategic investment is designed to revolutionize delivery speeds and provide the backbone for the explosive growth of Egypt’s e-commerce landscape.…
In a landmark move for the South African fintech landscape, TymeBank has officially rebranded as GoTyme Bank. The transition, effective as of January 2026, marks the unification of the bank’s identity with the broader Tyme Group, aligning its South African operations with its high-growth ventures in Asia. Backed by billionaire…
Startup
The United Nations has officially issued a call for applications for the UN Global Pulse…
VivaTech, established as Europe’s premier technology and startup event, has officially launched the application cycle…
Qualcomm, the NASDAQ-listed global titan in wireless innovation and semiconductor technology, has officially opened the…
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has officially opened its digital portal for the latest cohort…
Ghanaian AI consultancy and data firm Aya Data has successfully raised $900,000 in a fresh…
The MENA-based EdTech giant Abwaab has announced the strategic acquisition of Apex Education, a premier…
people
Abler Nordic, a prominent player in the global impact investing space, has officially announced the…
Norfund, the Norwegian Investment Fund for developing countries, has announced that its Chief Executive Officer,…
Dangote Industries, the conglomerate owned by Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote, has appointed Ralph Mupita,…
Standard Chartered has announced the appointment of Dalu Ajene as the new Chief Executive Officer…
Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has been recognised as a three-time Guinness World Record holder for…
International Breweries Plc (IBPLC) is pleased to announce that Nicholas Kade will be the new…
Cryptocurrency
Following a period of explosive growth in its home market, the Nigerian cryptocurrency exchange Obiex…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has exposed a massive financial fraud scheme involving…
Fintech startup OneDosh has raised $3 million in pre-seed funding to develop a stablecoin-powered payments…
Learning from hacks Ever since cryptocurrencies emerged as a global force there has been concern…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a major increase in the minimum capital…
African payments startup NALA has entered into a strategic partnership with global payments infrastructure provider…