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The last decade has positioned Nigeria as a leading tech powerhouse in Africa. Tech hubs…
Wingu Africa, a leading data center operator on the continent, has secured $60 million in…
With a bold stride toward digital agriculture, the Ogun State Government, in partnership with the…
In a bold step toward environmental responsibility, CHI Limited—one of Nigeria’s foremost beverage and dairy…
Meta, the parent company of Instagram, has officially launched Teen Accounts on Instagram in Nigeria,…
As the company alerts investors to a significant reduction in its financial performance, MultiChoice has…
Apple is gearing up for a major reveal next week, and reports suggest the tech…
Apple is expected to unveil significant improvements to its AirPods lineup at the upcoming Worldwide…
Chinese automaker Chery has made an announcement about its new premium sub-brands, the Omoda C9…
Eid Mubarak! Muslims all across Africa are yet again preparing for their Sallah festivities, and…
The Energizing Education Programme (EEP), a flagship initiative by the Federal Government of Nigeria, has…
The End of a Whirlwind Bromance: Trump and Musk Fall Out Amid Shifting Power Dynamics
The unlikely alliance between former U.S. President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk has…
Not every term sheet is worth the sleepless nights it buys you. Founders across Africa…
Marvel Games and Arc System Works have unveiled Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, a 4v4 tag-team…
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Moniepoint, a prominent Nigerian fintech unicorn, is poised to introduce a new remittance product called “MonieWorld,” designed to facilitate money transfers from the United Kingdom to Nigeria. Currently in its beta testing phase, MonieWorld is expected to launch publicly soon, as confirmed by sources familiar with the development. This initiative…
Abidjan-based KeysFinance Partners has made a significant move in the technology sector by acquiring a 100% stake in Label, a company specializing in the integration of Sage solutions within Côte d’Ivoire. This acquisition was executed through its investment vehicle, Nouvelle Société Impact (NSI). Following the acquisition, Label will be merged…
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…
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Leta, a Nairobi-based logistics software-as-a-service startup, developed an AI-powered platform designed to optimize delivery routes,…
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, has made a significant move by acquiring Hotshot, a…
Senegalese e-health startup Eyone has emerged as the winner of the latest edition of Africa’s…
The Nigerian government is poised to launch a $40 million fund aimed at investing in…
Mirova, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers, has announced a significant financing initiative for KOKO,…
Acknowledging the significant funding gap, accelerator programs such as Cascador are taking proactive measures to…
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The Supreme Court of Appeal in South Africa has ordered Vodacom to pay Kenneth Nkosana…
Access Holdings has announced Bolaji Agbede as acting Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) after the…
There are reports that a helicopter carrying Herbert Wigwe, the Group Managing Director and Chief…
Middle East and Africa’s leading card and payment processing enterprise, MDP, has appointed Frank Molla…
Adam Neumann, co-founder of WeWork, is reported to be making moves to acquire the company…
Dr. Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s current Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has been appointed…
Cryptocurrency
The highly anticipated fourth Bitcoin halving event took place on Friday, April 19th, 2024. But…
AltCoinTrader, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange based in South Africa, has recently achieved a significant regulatory…
Crypto exchange VALR has confirmed that it has acquired the necessary approval from the South…
Bitcoin, the world’s most popular cryptocurrency, is gearing up for a critical event this April…
Sam Bankman-Fried, the co-founder of the former cryptocurrency exchange giant FTX, has initiated legal procedures…
Luno, a firm specializing in cryptocurrency, has been granted a license by the South African…