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i’SUPPLY, a healthtech enterprise operating in the B2B sector in Egypt, has successfully secured funding…
The anticipated “merger of equals” between Kenya’s Wasoko and Egypt’s MaxAB, two prominent players in…
In a remarkable turn of events for the African startup ecosystem, May saw an influx…
Botswana is taking a significant step towards modernizing its financial infrastructure with the introduction of…
Winich Farms, a Nigerian agritech company, is positioning itself to become a leader in traceability…
Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services, has selected Network International,…
Ecobank, a prominent banking institution with a widespread presence across Africa, is currently inviting entries…
On Monday, Apple announced a couple of new features across its apps and operating platforms…
In a strategic move to increase its footprint in Tanzania, Access Bank Plc. has successfully…
During the recent keynote at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, a plethora of exciting updates and…
Cairo-based startup Sahl announced that it has secured $6 million in Series A and seed…
The independent board of MultiChoice has advised its shareholders to agree to a buyout proposal…
Adia Sowho has stepped down from her role as Chief Marketing Officer at MTN Nigeria,…
The South African fintech startup Paymenow has forged a strategic alliance with Thiqa Digital Finance,…
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In 2023, the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) compensated some customers of the 132 microfinance banks whose licenses were revoked by Nigeria’s Central Bank in May of the same year. The Central Bank revoked these licenses due to the banks’ inactivity, insolvency, failure to render returns, closure, or not providing…
Ford has suspended deliveries of its all-electrical F-150 Lightning pickups and has been subjecting them to quality checks since February 9th, a move that is not uncommon in the vehicle manufacturing industry as new models are rolled out. Emma Bergg, a Ford spokesperson, refrained from pointing out any specific quality…
We are now reaching the two-year anniversary of Russia’s unlawful and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Despite the devastating challenges brought about by the war, specifically the widespread destruction and the difficulties in receiving aid from the West, Ukraine and its tech startup industry have admirably pressed on, truly embodying resilience.…
Nvidia, the chipmaker, has joined the elite $2 trillion club after its market value soared on Friday, following reports of impressive earnings that fueled Wall Street’s appetite for artificial intelligence. After announcing a 769% yearly increase in its fourth-quarter profits and a 580% surge in its annual profits – far…
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VertoFX, a Nigerian fintech startup, has raised $10 million in a Series A round of…
VC4A has announced the selection of 16 finalists for its 2021 Venture Showcase- Seed &…
The board of directors at Korean electronics company LG Electronics has approved the acquisition of Israel-based vehicle…
African mobility fintech company that provides vehicle financing to its customers and mobility entrepreneurs, Moove,…
Flat6Labs, an early-stage VC firm, has announced the second close, and increase of its Tunisia-based Anava…
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Nigeria’s commercial capital city of Lagos has emerged the largest market for WeChat, a free…
Free messaging and calling app that allows you to easily connect with family & friends…
It has been rumored for weeks, but it is now official: Google is launching a…
On Friday 29th May, Nigeria’s new president Muhammadu Buhari was sworn in. And in his…
Outgoing Nigerian Agriculture Minister, Dr Akinwunmi Adesina has been elected as the new President of…
They used to be called Afrocab but has now been rebranded and repackaged to be…