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Apple is gearing up for a major reveal next week, and reports suggest the tech…
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Chinese automaker Chery has made an announcement about its new premium sub-brands, the Omoda C9…
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Microsoft Unveils Bing Video Creator: Turning Text Prompts into AI-Generated Short Films
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After $120m Exit, Expensya Duo Launch Thunder Code and Raise $9m for AI-Powered Testing
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Kumulus Water Secures $3.5m to Scale Off-Grid Tech That Pulls Drinking Water from Air
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Trade Shield, a South Africa-based enterprise specializing in credit risk management solutions, has successfully secured ZAR 15 million (approximately $825,000) in funding from the Vumela Enterprise Development Fund, which is managed by Edge Growth. This financial backing is aimed at facilitating the company’s growth opportunities both within South Africa and…
Paystack, the Nigerian fintech company owned by Stripe, has officially launched Zap, a new application designed to facilitate rapid and secure bank transfers in just 30 seconds. This significant development marks Paystack’s entry into the consumer app market after spending nine years primarily focused on merchant-oriented solutions. At a highly…
Kenya’s leading banking institution, KCB Group PLC, is making a bold move into the digital financial arena with its announcement on March 24, 2025, regarding the planned acquisition of a 75% stake in Riverbank Solutions Limited, a prominent local financial technology firm. This strategic initiative underscores KCB’s ambition to strengthen…
South Korea’s Samsung Electronics announced on Tuesday the untimely passing of its co-CEO, Han Jong-hee, at the age of 63. Han suffered a heart attack, which led to his sudden demise, leaving a significant void in the company’s leadership. Han Jong-hee was a pivotal figure at Samsung, overseeing the digital…
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Go Big Partners and 216 Capital Ventures have announced a strategic joint investment in Juridoc,…
Applications are now open for the 15th edition of the Orange Social Venture Prize (OSVP)…
Recently, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) released a list of 58 businesses that…
The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has announced a strategic partnership with the…
The Ethereum layer-2 protocol, Lisk, has announced a significant milestone with the successful completion of…
Verto, a fintech company specializing in global payments and cross-border transactions, has launched the Verto…
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Dan Marokane is reportedly set to take on the role of CEO at Eskom, South…
Jumia, a leading e-commerce platform in Africa, has revealed a significant leadership change with the…
With Elon Musk at the helm, X, which is already financially unstable, may be on…
Nedbank has appointed Absa financial director Jason Quinn as its new chief executive, replacing Mike…
Cruise, the self-driving car company owned by General Motors, confirmed that its co-founder and chief…
A few days after Cruise, General Motors’ embattled driverless car unit, recently announced that it will…
Cryptocurrency
For the first time in history, the price of Bitcoin surpassed $70,000 on Friday, setting…
Nigeria’s CBN and Gluwa Unite to Overcome eNaira Adoption Challenges Post-Binance Controversy
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has forged an official partnership with Gluwa, a leading…
Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, has announced that it will cease all its services…
Bitcoin-oriented payments platform, Strike, has announced its plan to extend its services to Nigeria and…
Binance hit with $10 Billion Fine by Nigerian government Amid Forex Crisis Allegations
In a major development, the Nigerian government has levied a hefty $10 billion fine on…
In response to escalating regulatory scrutiny in Nigeria’s cryptocurrency landscape, Binance, a leading global cryptocurrency…