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The long-awaited Fire Force Season 3 is finally set to premiere on April 4, 2025,…
In a surprise move, Papua New Guinea has lifted its ban on Facebook, just days…
In a bold step toward bridging South Africa’s digital divide, MTN South Africa and Lynk…
Nigerian fintechs have played a significant role in transforming the country’s financial landscape in recent…
With its cutting-edge technologies, Google has long been a pioneer in the rapidly evolving field…
In a world dominated by smartphones and high-speed internet, one might assume that USSD codes…
South African AI startup NOSIBLE has successfully raised US$1 million in pre-seed funding to enhance…
Lipa Later, a prominent Kenyan buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) fintech company, has officially entered administration as of…
AvtoVAZ, the largest automaker in Russia and predominantly owned by the Russian government, is embarking…
Senegal’s dynamic financial technology (fintech) sector is on the verge of welcoming a new player,…
Moniepoint, a prominent Nigerian fintech unicorn, is poised to introduce a new remittance product called…
First National Bank (FNB) has officially been appointed as the principal sponsorship partner of the…
Abidjan-based KeysFinance Partners has made a significant move in the technology sector by acquiring a…
The cryptocurrency world has its share of volatile tokens, but Pi Network’s PI token is…
BUSINESS
AvtoVAZ, the largest automaker in Russia and predominantly owned by the Russian government, is embarking on an ambitious expansion into Nigeria as part of a strategic initiative to diversify its operations beyond its traditional market. This move is particularly significant as it marks AvtoVAZ’s most substantial entry into West Africa’s…
Senegal’s dynamic financial technology (fintech) sector is on the verge of welcoming a new player, Quickpay, a subsidiary of the influential EDK Group, owned by businessman Demba Ka. Quickpay has recently obtained an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO), positioning it to…
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…
Startup
Applications for the second phase of the Spark Accelerator programme will soon be open. This…
For years, Zimbabwe, a nation of approximately 16 million people, has struggled with chronic power…
South African startup Jem HR, a pioneering WhatsApp-based platform for human resources and employee benefits,…
Egyptian startups are now invited to participate in the MINT Fintech Hackathon, an exciting opportunity…
Google has proudly announced the graduation of its inaugural cohort of 15 promising South African…
Eighty-six innovative entrepreneurs recently showcased their groundbreaking startups at Kenya’s Presidential Innovation Challenge and Award,…
people
Michael Seibel, a central figure in Y Combinator’s rise over the past decade, is stepping…
Nigerian eCommerce startup, Bumpa, has announced the passing away of its co-founder and CTO, Adetunji…
Absa has made a significant move in the banking sector by appointing Kenny Fihla, the…
Nissan announced on Tuesday that Ivan Espinosa, the company’s Chief Planning Officer, will assume the…
Cikü Mugambi has joined DOB Equity, a private equity fund based in the Netherlands that…
Adenia Partners, a private equity firm focused on Africa, has announced the appointment of Franck…
Cryptocurrency
Centi, a Switzerland-based fintech company, has announced an exciting new collaboration with Yellow Card, a…
IvoryPay, a blockchain-powered payment and remittance platform designed to facilitate stable cryptocurrency payments for businesses…
Namibia is exploring the potential launch of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) as a…
South Africa’s financial regulator, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), has announced that cryptocurrency platforms…
Ghana is poised to launch its central bank digital currency (CBDC), the e-Cedi, after several…
Last week, a significant breach in the cryptocurrency world occurred when hackers managed to steal…