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Adeniyi Abiodun, co-founder of the blockchain infrastructure firm Mysten Labs, along with his wife, Gloria…
Norfund is making a significant investment in the AFGRI Group, a prominent agricultural services company…
Alitheia Capital and Goodwell Investments have officially announced the successful exit of their joint investment…
Swedfund, the Swedish development finance institution, has officially announced a significant investment of €15 million…
Michael Seibel, a central figure in Y Combinator’s rise over the past decade, is stepping…
Nigerians are always looking for ways to make their daily doing simpler, and this also…
Startups from Kenya and the broader East African region are encouraged to apply for the…
Proparco has entered into a significant partnership with Equity Group to bolster sustainable agriculture initiatives…
Google has officially inaugurated its first “cloud region” in Johannesburg, marking a significant milestone as…
Yango Group, a prominent global technology company dedicated to integrating advanced technology into local communities,…
Google is expanding the capabilities of its Gemini AI platform with the introduction of two…
Nigerian eCommerce startup, Bumpa, has announced the passing away of its co-founder and CTO, Adetunji…
In a bold move to tighten regulation of the digital space, Nigeria’s Senate has advanced…
The first regulated stablecoin tied to the Naira in Nigeria, cNGN, has been listed on…
BUSINESS
MultiChoice Group is set to implement price increases across its DStv satellite and Showmax streaming platforms in 2025 for customers in South Africa, with football fans facing the most significant hikes. While the majority of DStv satellite packages will see modest increases that remain around or below the inflation rate,…
Gaia Renewables 1, a company listed on the Cape Town Stock Exchange, has made a significant announcement regarding its expansion in the renewable energy sector. The firm has successfully acquired stakes in three renewable energy plants, marking a strategic move to enhance its portfolio in sustainable energy. The acquisition, which…
South African digital bank TymeBank has reported a significant increase in its deposits, reaching nearly R7 billion (approximately $385 million) just three months after achieving unicorn status. This information was disclosed in the interim financial results released by its majority shareholder, African Rainbow Capital (ARC). The Johannesburg-listed investment firm, which…
Fawry, Egypt’s leading fintech company, has entered into a strategic agreement with Contact Financial Holding, the country’s foremost non-banking financial services provider, to enhance their partnership by integrating Contact’s Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) service into Fawry’s extensive payment network. This network encompasses over 370,000 point-of-sale (POS) terminals and includes…
Startup
Swedfund, the Swedish development finance institution, has officially announced a significant investment of €15 million…
Startups from Kenya and the broader East African region are encouraged to apply for the…
Yango Group, a prominent global technology company dedicated to integrating advanced technology into local communities,…
Twelve innovative South African startups have been chosen for the third edition of the Injini…
Cairo-based startup Grinta, a fintech-enabled B2B technology platform focused on digitizing the pharmaceutical supply chain,…
Maju Kuruvilla, who previously held the position of CEO at the controversial one-click checkout startup…
people
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…
Ifeoma Nwobu, the co-founder and chief operating officer of Sendstack, has officially departed from the…
Ibrahim Ibitade, the former CEO of Leatherback, has officially launched a new venture called Prune…
Old Mutual has officially announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Iain Williamson, will be stepping…
Nigerian entrepreneur Dozy Mmobuosi is set to launch an innovative AI platform aimed at enhancing…
Cryptocurrency
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…
Coinbase, a leading player in the global cryptocurrency market, has announced a strategic partnership with…
Bybit, the cryptocurrency exchange that experienced a significant hack last Friday, managed to endure an…
In a staggering incident that has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency community, hackers have successfully…