Latest News
Uber, Bolt Get Operating Licenses in South Africa; A Landmark Victory for Gig Economy Amidst Challenges
In a long-awaited victory for ride-hailing companies, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has reportedly signed…
Bank of Ghana successfully concludes initial stages of international trade using digital credentials
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) in collaboration with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has…
Seven innovative African startups have been chosen as finalists for the 2024 edition of the…
The social media platform previously recognized as Twitter has introduced a significant update to its…
In a recent legal development, a Kenyan court has delivered an unexpected verdict that impacts…
eMsika, a pioneering agri-tech enterprise based in Zambia, has been making waves in the agricultural…
In South Africa, drivers and operators affiliated with Bolt, the e-hailing service, have voiced their…
Zimbabwe has embarked on a public consultation initiative focused on cryptocurrencies, inviting input from crypto…
In a significant development on Wednesday, Apple reclaimed its position as the world’s most valuable…
MultiChoice Group, a prominent broadcasting media company based in South Africa, has disclosed its operational…
TymeBank, a pioneering digital bank in South Africa, has embarked on a significant fundraising venture,…
The Republic of Guinea is making strides to fast-track the development of its e-commerce sector…
In a significant development for cybersecurity, Moroccan startup Defendis has introduced an innovative AI-powered platform…
On Monday, June 10, the stock price of Jumia, the prominent e-commerce platform in Africa,…
PRODUCTS
BUSINESS
Bolt South Africa has initiated a series of driver engagement sessions to directly support drivers and address issues related to their application that may limit their earning potential. As per the announcement, these sessions will be conducted throughout the local cities where the e-hailing service operates. Bolt acknowledges the necessity…
Bitcoin’s price surged above $54,000 on Monday, waking from a week of subdued trading. The leading cryptocurrency was up by 5% at $54,460.00, according to Coin Metrics. At its peak in the session, bitcoin reached $54,965.26, its highest level since December 2021. Analyst at Bitwise Asset Management, Ryan Rasmussen, attributed…
On Monday, Microsoft announced a new alliance with Mistral AI, a French start-up often billed as Europe’s counterpart to OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT. This partnership arrangements comes as Microsoft is aiming to broaden its influence in the rapidly developing field of artificial intelligence. As part of its investment, Microsoft…
MultiChoice, a prominent South African digital satellite and terrestrial television business, has formally entered into a licensing agreement with Paramount Global Content Distribution. This company is globally renowned for its distribution of premium content across diverse media platforms. The primary objective of this deal is to facilitate the global expansion…
Sponsored
Startup
Through its Africa Investment Fund, Google intends to spend up to $50 million in African…
The 2021 Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) prize, a flagship philanthropic program established by the Jack…
In Africa, insurance penetration ranges from 3% to 5% on average. South Africa accounts for…
South Africa’s first prop-tech venture capital, and private equity organization Castle One has reportedly secured…
The City of Cape Town has partnered with the University of Western Cape (UWC) to…
South African investment platform Innovation Edge has announced that applications for its new grant funding…
people
Facebook Messenger has successfully crossed the 1 billion download mark alongside with other apps like…
Ecommerce in Nigeria continues to grow and Jumia is one of the success stories in…
The Co-Creation Hub today announced it is receiving applications for Code Camp 2015 – an…
Leading digital money transfer provider, SimbaPay, yesterday announced the launch of the first product in…
Tigo subscribers in Senegal can now access the Internet.org app to get useful health, education,…
parent company of the Ecobank Group, the leading pan-African bank with operations in 36 countries…