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Hamster Kombat, a fast-growing tap-to-earn (T2E) game on Telegram, has announced that 131 million players…
In a significant ruling delivered on Friday, Kenya’s Court of Appeal upheld the Employment Court’s…
Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) has unveiled Nigeria’s First Locally-Made Electric Vehicles. Cornel Osigwe, Innoson’s Head…
Kofa Technologies and PASH Global Launch £6.15M Battery Swapping Network in Ghana with Shell, UK Support
Kofa Technologies Ltd., a Ghanaian clean energy company, and impact investor PASH Global have joined…
IFC Supports OCP Group with €100 Million Loan to Enhance Water Sustainability in Morocco
In a move to bolster Morocco’s water supply for agriculture and industry, the International Finance…
Microsoft has introduced a new app that brings the familiar Windows experience to a wide…
As Hamster Kombat continues to gain momentum, the developers have officially taken the Season 1…
Hamster Kombat, a Telegram-based tap-to-earn game, is taking the internet by storm, rapidly gaining a…
The Coca-Cola System in Nigeria, which includes Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited and its bottling partner, Nigerian…
The Athar Accelerator, based in Egypt, has recently celebrated the successful completion of its fifth…
IFC Provides $200m Financing to Airtel Africa to Boost High-Speed Connectivity in SSA
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a new financing initiative for three subsidiaries of…
The Moroccan-based startup Userguest, known for its innovative platform that assists hotels in maximizing their…
Between the years 2020 and 2022, Ecobank Kenya experienced significant financial losses amounting to millions…
The Federal Ministry of Youth Development has entered into a partnership with the Nigeria Data…
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Mercedes-Benz South Africa Limited (MBSA) has announced the initiation of a consultation process aimed at restructuring its manufacturing operations at the East London Manufacturing Plant, a move that could potentially affect 700 jobs. The restructuring involves a shift from the current three-shift operation to a two-shift model. In a statement…
Egyptian fintech startup Bokra is poised to transform the wealth management landscape in the MENA region with its innovative platform. As the first to introduce goal-based investment and saving solutions through asset-backed securities, Bokra is gearing up for a rapid expansion into Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)…
Acer, a leading global technology company, has announced the initiation of monitor production within South Africa, marking a significant step in its commitment to local manufacturing. The production process is set to commence in the coming months, with the company’s consumer monitor range expected to roll out in August 2024.…
Sanlam has announced its intention to acquire a 60% shareholding in MultiChoice’s insurance subsidiary, NMS Insurance Services Limited (NMSIS), for an initial sum of R1.2 billion. The deal has the potential to escalate to a total of R2.7 billion. In the financial year that concluded on March 31, 2024, NMSIS…
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Dr. Abasi Ene-Obong, the former CEO of 54Gene, has resurfaced as the CEO of a…
Zambian micro-finance startup, Lupiya, has successfully secured US$8.25 million in Series A funding to scale…
2 African Startups Selected in Morgan Stanley’s 2023 global cohort of the Inclusive Ventures Lab
Morgan Stanley has unveiled its 2023 global cohort for the Inclusive Ventures Lab, with a…
The Jack Dorsey-backed decentralized social network Bluesky, and one of the most notable alternatives to…
Microsoft South Africa has embarked on a skills development training programme to train 2 000…
Startups in South Africa can now apply to receive up to €10 000 (about R200 000)…
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Innovation Village has confirmed that ace producer and head of Mavin Records, Don Jazzy, is…
In the same ghostmode moves, Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg has landed in Nairobi, Kenya. He…
Talks at Google: Juliet Ehimuan-Chiazor speaks with Audu Maikori, CEO Chocolate City Group
Audu Maikori is this episode’s guest on “Talks at Google”. Audu Maikori is the Founder of…
Yes, Mark Zuckerberg is in Nigeria. He casually strolled in this afternoon. Here are some…
I would say Mark Zuckerberg caught most people in Lagos by surprise. It seemed like a…
I thought it was a joke when I saw Bankole Oluwafemi Facebook post . Of course…