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MTN Group and Airtel Africa have announced a strategic partnership to share mobile phone network…
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…
Samsung has officially announced the expansion of its language support to include Kiswahili and Amharic,…
Telkom is making a significant move into the Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) sector by…
The speedy advancement of Artificial Intelligence is changing industries worldwide. This transformation has impacted education…
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…
OpenAI is turning ChatGPT into a full-blown creative suite. Starting today, users can generate images…
For years, Zimbabwe, a nation of approximately 16 million people, has struggled with chronic power…
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD has reported impressive annual revenue figures for 2024, surpassing…
Trade Shield, a South Africa-based enterprise specializing in credit risk management solutions, has successfully secured…
Google Play users can now pay for their favourite apps and digital services using Airtel…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of Nigeria has announced plans to regulate the use…
BUSINESS
MTN Group and Airtel Africa have announced a strategic partnership to share mobile phone network infrastructure in Uganda and Nigeria, as revealed in a joint statement on Wednesday. This collaboration aims to optimize investment expenditures while simultaneously enhancing service coverage across these key markets. As mobile operators in Africa experience…
Telkom is making a significant move into the Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) sector by partnering with a leading Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE) platform provider. This collaboration goes beyond mere business interests; it also aligns with South Africa’s telecommunications regulations and paves the way for the emergence of more…
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD has reported impressive annual revenue figures for 2024, surpassing its main competitor, Tesla. The Shenzhen-based company announced that its revenue surged by 29%, reaching an impressive 777 billion yuan (approximately $107 billion or £83 billion). This growth was significantly driven by the robust sales…
Trade Shield, a South Africa-based enterprise specializing in credit risk management solutions, has successfully secured ZAR 15 million (approximately $825,000) in funding from the Vumela Enterprise Development Fund, which is managed by Edge Growth. This financial backing is aimed at facilitating the company’s growth opportunities both within South Africa and…
Startup
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…
For years, Zimbabwe, a nation of approximately 16 million people, has struggled with chronic power…
South African startup Jem HR, a pioneering WhatsApp-based platform for human resources and employee benefits,…
people
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…
Michael Seibel, a central figure in Y Combinator’s rise over the past decade, is stepping…
Nigerian eCommerce startup, Bumpa, has announced the passing away of its co-founder and CTO, Adetunji…
Cryptocurrency
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…
Centi, a Switzerland-based fintech company, has announced an exciting new collaboration with Yellow Card, a…
IvoryPay, a blockchain-powered payment and remittance platform designed to facilitate stable cryptocurrency payments for businesses…
Namibia is exploring the potential launch of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) as a…