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Remember the Nokia 3210? The virtually indestructible phone that dominated the late 90s with its…
MNZL, an Egyptian fintech startup, has announced the successful fundraise of $3.5 million. This capital…
Canada’s regulatory agency for anti-money laundering announced on Thursday that it has imposed a fine…
The Kenyan e-commerce startup tappi, co-founded by Kenfield Griffith and Louis Majanja, has forged a…
The South African business accelerator Grindstone has forged a strategic partnership with USAID Southern Africa…
Botswana’s head of state, President Mokgweetsi Masisi, engaged in discussions with senior representatives from SpaceX,…
eTranzact Global Limited, a prominent provider of payment technology solutions originating from Nigeria, has recently…
Jumia, the online retail platform, disclosed a revenue surge to $48.9 million and a gross…
The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is poised to unveil a series of stringent…
Prominent civil society organization Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a 48-hour ultimatum…
The democratic process faces a new breed of adversary – not foreign powers or shadowy…
Telkom is proud to unveil TelkomLearn, an innovative digital learning platform poised to transform access…
The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation have declared the victors of the Milken-Motsepe Prize…
After a two-month hiatus and a significant restructuring that eliminated all positions in the US…
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Gokada, a prominent Nigerian last-mile delivery company, has transitioned to a more asset-light business model as part of its funding raising efforts, according to two insiders speaking to TechCabal. Oluwaseun Omotosho, COO of Gokada, confirmed the company’s strategic shift that began in 2022. Defined by a company owning significantly less…
Kenyan music distribution platform Mdundo is set to pay an unrivaled $1.5 million in royalties to artists for the 2023/24 period, demonstrating its commitment to supporting African musicians and advocating for rightful compensation. Mdundo, established in Kenya in 2013 and committed to delivering music conveniently and legally across Africa, has…
Showmax, under its parent company Multichoice, has appointed Emma Gichonge as its first General Manager for East Africa as part of expansion plans. Prior to this, Gichonge served as the Managing Director of Multichoice Malawi for two years and oversaw franchises in East, Central, and West Africa. “Showmax is a…
The Pan African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) under Afrieximbank has broadened its footprint to North Africa, with the Banque Centrale de Tunisie (BCT) becoming the thirteenth member of the regional payments platform. The PAPSS is a cross-border financial infrastructure that allows for payment transactions throughout Africa. Its members comprise…
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The fashion industry in Nigeria plays an important cultural role and contributes significantly to the…
Despite the proliferation of shopping malls and the rise of venture capital-based e-commerce companies such…
Ecobank group is inviting African Fintech entrepreneurs to join the 4th edition of the Ecobank…
Startups in Africa are growing and raising funds at an alarming rate. So their cap…
Chartering ships and handling cargo in Africa can be challenging. This sector is largely ineffective…
German start-up Lilium developing sustainable, high-speed air mobility through its electric vertical take-off and landing…
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Infinix Mobility Limited, one of the global leaders in the manufacturing of trendy Smart phones,…
Taxi hailing service Uber is reportedly testing cash and mobile payment option in Nairobi, Kenya.…
Cristobal Alonso, CEO of MOBOfree.com has said he believes most online scammers (about 90%) have…
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With over 500 million users across the world, WeChat is a major force to reckon…
Nigeria’s commercial capital city of Lagos has emerged the largest market for WeChat, a free…