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The price hike for all Netflix subscription plans in Nigeria marks yet another adjustment that…
It’s a funny thing — in most pitch meetings, “scale” is the sexiest word in…
Why Smart Founders Are Already Replacing Entry-Level Hires with AI (And What It Means for You)
If you’re building a startup in 2025, here’s the uncomfortable truth: AI is already doing…
Microsoft Unveils Bing Video Creator: Turning Text Prompts into AI-Generated Short Films
Microsoft has unveiled Bing Video Creator, a new feature within its Bing mobile app that…
After $120m Exit, Expensya Duo Launch Thunder Code and Raise $9m for AI-Powered Testing
Just 18 months ago, Karim Jouini and Jihed Othmani had crossed the finish line of…
Kumulus Water Secures $3.5m to Scale Off-Grid Tech That Pulls Drinking Water from Air
Kumulus Water, a Franco-Tunisian climate tech startup turning air into drinking water, has raised $3.5…
If you’ve been watching the fintech space closely, you’ll notice something interesting: Nigerian startups aren’t…
Artificial Intelligence has become the hottest buzzword in the tech industry. From pitch decks to…
After more than 32 years in business—spanning startups, corporates, crises, and comebacks—I’ve seen how quickly…
Artificial Intelligence is set to play a bigger role in Nigeria’s development journey as the…
dLocal, the Latin American fintech powerhouse, has announced its intent to acquire AZA Finance, a…
TikTok announced that it has officially launched TikTok for Artists, a comprehensive music insights platform…
Learning to code is no longer a must for pursuing a tech job, despite what…
Kenya’s Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has introduced sweeping new regulations targeting how gambling…
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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…
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…
Startup
South African prop-tech startup Preferental has introduced a groundbreaking app designed to transform the tenant…
Go Big Partners and 216 Capital Ventures have announced a strategic joint investment in Juridoc,…
Applications are now open for the 15th edition of the Orange Social Venture Prize (OSVP)…
Recently, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) released a list of 58 businesses that…
The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has announced a strategic partnership with the…
The Ethereum layer-2 protocol, Lisk, has announced a significant milestone with the successful completion of…
people
Kippa, a fintech startup backed by Target Global, saw the departure of its co-founder and…
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, former deputy president of South Africa, has been named an independent non-executive director…
Tosin Osinbodu, the founder of Nigerian startup, Chaka, has exited the company five months following…
Frederik Zietsman has been named the new group chief executive officer of online retailer Takealot.…
Thabi Leoka, an economist under scrutiny, has stepped down from her role on the board…
Dan Marokane, the new CEO of Eskom, is set to take up his duties 30…
Cryptocurrency
Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, was detained and faced charges of money laundering presented to him…
The ongoing saga between Nigeria and cryptocurrency exchange Binance took a new turn this week…
Nigeria Intensifies Pursuit of Fleeing Binance Executive as Crypto Giant Faces Trial Tomorrow Thursday
The ongoing saga between Nigeria and cryptocurrency exchange Binance reaches a new chapter as Nigerian…
Two senior executives from Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, have taken legal action against…
Sam Bankman-Fried, once hailed as a visionary entrepreneur in the cryptocurrency world, has been sentenced…
The cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin, renowned for its global presence, has found itself entangled in legal…