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TECNO, a major player in Africa’s smartphone market, has launched an ambitious AI-powered ecosystem in…
The French media conglomerate Canal+ has emerged from a period of quiet maneuvering to make…
The Lagos State government has announced a substantial €120 million ($132 million) investment from the…
A collaborative consortium, including the SA SME Fund, the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI),…
Littlefish, an innovative fintech startup based in South Africa, has successfully completed its seed funding…
Raxio Group has proudly announced the inauguration of its latest cutting-edge data centre, Raxio Côte…
In a collaborative effort, the UK, alongside PwC and the UK-Kenya Tech Hub, has launched…
In a significant boost to South African entrepreneurship, three innovative startups—Respo, Syked, and Word of…
The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) competition, a charitable initiative backed by the Jack Ma Foundation…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Nigerian auditor Olayinka Oyebola and his…
Carry1st, the prominent South African mobile games publisher and consumer payment provider, is expanding its…
Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet constellation, has announced a significant price increase for its services…
Microsoft has introduced a major overhaul to its Copilot AI assistant, transforming it into a…
WhatsApp is making strides to enhance its video calling experience with the introduction of filters…
BUSINESS
The French media conglomerate Canal+ has emerged from a period of quiet maneuvering to make significant strides towards the full acquisition of South Africa’s broadcasting giant, MultiChoice, in a landmark R30 billion transaction. Canal+ has been strategically increasing its stake in MultiChoice over time, and by May 2024, it had…
Littlefish, an innovative fintech startup based in South Africa, has successfully completed its seed funding round, spearheaded by TLcom Capital with Flourish Ventures participating as a co-investor. This funding round marks TLcom Capital’s inaugural investment in South Africa, signaling the firm’s strategic expansion into the southern African market after primarily…
The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) competition, a charitable initiative backed by the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy, has reached a pivotal moment in its annual cycle. This program is dedicated to recognizing and advancing the efforts of African entrepreneurs. For the 2021 edition, the competition has meticulously chosen its…
Carry1st, the prominent South African mobile games publisher and consumer payment provider, is expanding its reach beyond gaming with a strategic partnership with Audiomack, a leading music streaming platform boasting over 30 million monthly users. This collaboration aims to streamline music subscription payments across Africa by leveraging Carry1st’s localized payment…
Startup
FlapKap, a fintech startup with origins in Egypt and operational headquarters in Abu Dhabi, has…
The South African organization WomHub, which champions female empowerment, has joined forces with the Visa…
Ed-tech innovator Esoma Solutions is revolutionizing the K-12 educational landscape by providing digital learning tools,…
Tunisian energy management startup Wattnow has recently concluded a substantial funding round, securing a multi-million…
Standard Chartered Bank, in collaboration with WomHub, has unveiled the second edition of the Women…
The Timbuktoo HealthTech Accelerator Program has launched a call to action for forward-thinking entrepreneurs and…
people
Dozy Mmuobosi, also known as Mmobuosi Odogwu Banye, has been charged by the United States…
Eskom, the power utility company, has confirmed the appointment of Dan Marokane as its new…
Co-creation Hub (CcHUB), Africa’s largest innovation center, has appointed Ojoma Ochai as its new Managing…
An Atlanta woman named Barbara Furlow-Smiles has admitted to illegally acquiring more than $4 million…
Elon Musk announced on Thursday that he would consider reinstating Alex Jones on X, almost…
Dan Marokane is reportedly set to take on the role of CEO at Eskom, South…
Cryptocurrency
Kenya’s Interior Minister, Kithure Kindiki, announced in parliament that the US government has been putting…
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) in Abuja has commenced legal proceedings against the cryptocurrency…
Selecting a cryptocurrency exchange is a challenging yet crucial decision. It presents a significant opportunity…
Binance, the leading cryptocurrency exchange, is making efforts to reconcile with Nigerian authorities amid recent…
In the digital age, cryptocurrency wallets have become fundamental for anyone engaging with virtual currencies.…
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of South Africa has made a significant announcement, revealing…