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VUZ, the UAE-based immersive media platform known for transporting viewers to red carpets, football stadiums,…
MaxAB-Wasoko, the regional e-commerce and supply chain powerhouse, has deepened its footprint in Egypt through…
Globally, the Spotify ads controversy has sparked intense emotions. The streaming giant is currently under…
Airtel has released a new version of its popular My Airtel app. With the addition…
Cairo-based investment platform Thndr has raised $15.7 million in a fresh funding round, signaling strong…
We all love a good shortcut. Especially when the work is piling up and there’s…
In a fresh twist to their long-running legal feud, Fortnite has once again been banned…
In a significant move to accelerate digital inclusion across Africa, Orange Middle East and Africa…
South African emergency response platform AURA is preparing to scale globally after securing €13.5 million…
Expanding its footprint beyond food service, Tantalizers Plc, one of Nigeria’s leading quick-service restaurant chains,…
In a cyberattack that has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency industry, Coinbase, one of the…
Harare, Zimbabwe – April 19–20, 2025 — This year’s edition of Button Bash wasn’t just…
Remita, Nigeria’s leading digital payment platform developed by SystemSpecs, is ready to take on a…
DC fans, rejoice — the Superman 2025 trailer has finally dropped, giving audiences their first…
BUSINESS
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…
Paystack, the Nigerian fintech company owned by Stripe, has officially launched Zap, a new application designed to facilitate rapid and secure bank transfers in just 30 seconds. This significant development marks Paystack’s entry into the consumer app market after spending nine years primarily focused on merchant-oriented solutions. At a highly…
Kenya’s leading banking institution, KCB Group PLC, is making a bold move into the digital financial arena with its announcement on March 24, 2025, regarding the planned acquisition of a 75% stake in Riverbank Solutions Limited, a prominent local financial technology firm. This strategic initiative underscores KCB’s ambition to strengthen…
South Korea’s Samsung Electronics announced on Tuesday the untimely passing of its co-CEO, Han Jong-hee, at the age of 63. Han suffered a heart attack, which led to his sudden demise, leaving a significant void in the company’s leadership. Han Jong-hee was a pivotal figure at Samsung, overseeing the digital…
Startup
Cairo-based startup Grinta, a fintech-enabled B2B technology platform focused on digitizing the pharmaceutical supply chain,…
Maju Kuruvilla, who previously held the position of CEO at the controversial one-click checkout startup…
Startup Club ZA, in partnership with The South African Future Trust, is excited to unveil…
Nigerian food procurement startup Vendease is undergoing a significant restructuring of its compensation system as…
Blueroomcare, a Nigerian mental health platform that offers insurance-covered therapy, has announced a strategic partnership…
Leta, a Nairobi-based logistics software-as-a-service startup, developed an AI-powered platform designed to optimize delivery routes,…
people
MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita has taken proactive steps to address employee concerns in the…
French authorities have formally charged Pavel Durov, the CEO of Telegram, and imposed a travel…
Absa Group has disclosed that its CEO, Arrie Rautenbach, will be departing from the company…
Andela Inc., one of the world’s leading private marketplaces for technical talent, has made a…
Mike Lynch, a 59-year-old British technology entrepreneur, has been declared deceased following an extensive search…
Digital banking institution TymeBank has announced the appointment of Karl Westvig as its new Chief…
Cryptocurrency
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is taking proactive steps towards establishing a regulatory environment for…
The ongoing detention of Tigran Gambaryan, a senior executive at Binance, has reached a critical…
NeoNomad, a South African startup, has unveiled a pioneering web application, Africa’s first hybrid exchange…
In the vast crypto ocean, Ripple and XRP – its native token- have made a…
OKX, an international player in the cryptocurrency exchange and web3 service arena, has made a…
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of South Africa is currently conducting investigations into thirty…