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The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) is undergoing a sweeping transformation designed to reposition it as a modern, technology-driven institution aligned with Nigeria’s digital economy and global best practices. At the heart of this ambitious agenda is a decisive shift to a fully cashless payment system across all post office counters,…

Ethiopian Airlines is taking a bold leap into the future of aviation by partnering with U.S.-based Archer Aviation to deploy a fleet of electric Midnight aircraft under Archer’s “Launch Edition” program. Valued at up to $30 million, the agreement marks a significant step toward building Africa’s first air taxi network…

Airtel Africa is taking bold strides to revolutionize internet access across the continent through a strategic partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink. The collaboration aims to deliver high-speed satellite internet to millions of underserved people in Africa, especially in rural and remote areas where connectivity has long been a challenge. As of…

Bolt is taking a bold step to improve road safety in South Africa by launching a cutting-edge dash cam solution for its driver partners. The global mobility platform has partnered with U.S.-based tech firm Driver Technologies to transform drivers’ smartphones into dual-purpose dash cams, capturing both front-facing and in-cabin video…

Starlink, the satellite internet service developed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, is now officially available in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking a major leap forward in the country’s digital connectivity efforts. This is according to Elon Musk’s post on “X” on Sunday. This rollout comes after the Congolese government…

Africa’s competitive gaming scene is about to hit a new high score. Carry1st, one of the continent’s leading games publisher, has officially launched the 2025 edition of the Carry1st Africa Cup, headlined by none other than Call of Duty®: Mobile. This year’s event promises to be the biggest yet, bringing…

Facing a major regulatory shake-up, Chinese discount e-commerce platform Temu has pivoted its U.S. operations by focusing exclusively on domestic fulfillment. The move comes as sweeping changes to U.S. trade rules—specifically the removal of the de minimis loophole—take effect, reshaping how low-cost imports from China enter the country. Temu, owned…

Nigeria’s competition and consumer protection watchdog has pushed back strongly against Meta’s threat to withdraw its services from the country following a $220 million fine. In a detailed public statement, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) described Meta’s posture as “a calculated move aimed at inducing public sympathy…

Inlaks has appointed ex-Interswitch Co-founder, Charles Ifedi, as the new Chief Executive Officer for its Africa operations. A name synonymous with fintech innovation in Africa, Ifedi brings over two decades of global experience in technology, entrepreneurship, and financial services to the helm of one of Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading systems integrators.…

In a world rapidly shaped by artificial intelligence, distinguishing between humans and AI agents is becoming increasingly complex. Tools for Humanity, a startup co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and German physicist Alex Blania, is tackling this challenge head-on with the launch of its newest product: the Orb Mini. Revealed…

Seven high-growth startups from across the continent have been selected to join the third cohort of Investing in Innovation Africa (i3), a pan-African initiative supporting visionary companies reshaping access to pharmacy care. Backed by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and leading global health stakeholders, the program is channeling resources…

Ghanaian clean energy startup Kofa is taking a bold step toward transforming urban energy access in Africa with its recent $8.1 million pre-Series A funding round. With plans to expand its AI-driven battery-swapping network across Ghana and Kenya, the company is redefining how energy is delivered to motorcycles, households, and…

WhatsApp has joined the ranks of the world’s most-used apps, surpassing 3 billion monthly users, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced during the company’s Q1 2025 earnings call. The achievement solidifies WhatsApp’s role as a cornerstone of Meta’s consumer engagement, AI strategy, and growing business services portfolio. Founded in 2009 and…

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and TLG Capital have raised $75 million in the first close of the TLG Africa Growth Impact Fund II (AGIF II), delivering a major boost to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Africa and helping to protect jobs on the continent. Anchored by IFC’s Distressed…

Salad Africa, a rising fintech specializing in embedded lending, has teamed up with Glovo, the popular multi-category app, to deliver a game-changing boost for small businesses in Nigeria. Together, they’re rolling out an innovative SME financing program aimed at giving Glovo partners quick and easy access to working capital —…

Meta has launched its own standalone AI app, powered by the new Llama 4 model — and it’s a big move toward creating a more personal, smarter AI experience for everyone. Announced at Meta’s LlamaCon event, this new app brings Meta AI out of the shadows of WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook,…

Aruwa Capital Management, a female-founded and led investment firm based in Lagos, has announced it has raised 90% of its $40 million target for its second fund—Aruwa Capital Fund II—as investor appetite grows for gender-lens and impact-focused investing in Africa. The early-stage growth equity fund manager is doubling down on…

Ghanaian fintech firm Zeepay has secured $18 million in senior secured debt funding to strengthen its working capital and accelerate its expansion across Africa’s booming mobile money and cross-border payment markets. The financing, arranged by South Africa-based advisory firm Verdant IMAP, reflects rising investor confidence in Zeepay’s role as a…

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has announced an expanded three-year global partnership with TECNO, the innovative technology brand, to tackle education gaps among refugee children and youth across Africa. Building on five years of successful collaboration, the two organizations have launched the initiative “Together We Can Bring Education to African…

OpenAI has unveiled a major update to ChatGPT’s search capabilities, aiming to create a more personalized and seamless online shopping experience for users. Announced on Monday, the new feature is now available in ChatGPT’s default AI model, GPT-4o, and will be accessible globally to all users — including Free, Plus,…