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Early-stage startups across Africa are encouraged to apply for the TractionBoost Accelerator, a globally-oriented initiative designed…
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Rwazi has raised $12 million in Series A funding to revolutionize how companies gather real-time…
Interswitch, Moniepoint, OPay, PalmPay, Piggyvest named in CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies 2025
Top Nigerian Fintechs such as Interswitch, Moniepoint, OPay, PalmPay, Piggyvest have been named in the…
Jumia Nigeria has appointed Temidayo Ojo as its new Chief Executive Officer, ushering in a…
Infinix is getting ready to introduce the highly anticipated Hot 60 Pro+ in Kenya after…
A groundbreaking partnership is taking shape between London and Lagos, uniting two of the world’s…
Chery Group, the Chinese automotive giant behind popular brands such as Chery, Jaecoo, and Omoda, has announced plans…
Mediamax Network Limited, the parent company of K24 TV and People Daily, has announced plans to implement another…
GTCO Becomes First Nigerian Bank to Cross N100 Mark, Bolstered by London Listing and Record Profits
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has made history on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) by…
African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM), a leading infrastructure-focused private equity firm, has successfully completed the…
In a groundbreaking move for sustainable logistics in Africa, two innovative Kenyan startups—Roam and Keep It Cool—have…
Private equity firm Amethis has announced a significant milestone for its portfolio company Vicenne, a key player in…
TikTok has significantly stepped up its content moderation efforts in Nigeria, removing more than 3.6…
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Vodacom and Remgro have revised the terms of their high-profile R13 billion acquisition of fibre infrastructure group Maziv, signaling renewed confidence in finalizing the transaction. The restructuring comes amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny and aims to address competition concerns while optimizing the financial and operational structure of the deal. In coordinated…
The Global Innovation Fund (GIF) has announced a strategic investment in Keep It Cool (KIC), a Nairobi-based startup that is transforming agricultural and fisheries supply chains through its smart distribution platform, Markiti. This investment is part of a broader funding round led by impact investor Acumen and is aimed at…
The Credit Fund under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Adjustment Fund has officially made its inaugural investment, marking a significant milestone in the fund’s mission to support Africa’s economic integration. The fund has extended a $10 million senior secured amortizing loan to Telecel Global Services, a subsidiary of…
I never imagined Crocs would become a billion-dollar company. Seriously, those soft, strange-looking rubber shoes with holes in them? When I first saw a pair, I didn’t even know they were from a real brand. I just knew people around me called them “Crocs.” So I was surprised to learn…
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For years, Zimbabwe, a nation of approximately 16 million people, has struggled with chronic power…
South African startup Jem HR, a pioneering WhatsApp-based platform for human resources and employee benefits,…
Egyptian startups are now invited to participate in the MINT Fintech Hackathon, an exciting opportunity…
Google has proudly announced the graduation of its inaugural cohort of 15 promising South African…
Eighty-six innovative entrepreneurs recently showcased their groundbreaking startups at Kenya’s Presidential Innovation Challenge and Award,…
Fintech startup enza, which specializes in providing payment solutions across Africa, has successfully raised $6.75…
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A few days after Cruise, General Motors’ embattled driverless car unit, recently announced that it will…
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has appointed former Twitch executive Emmett Shear as its interim…
South Africa’s biggest company by revenue, Sasol, has announced the appointment of Simon Baloyi as…
Following his surprise firing on Friday, former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman might not be as…
After a surprise shakeup at one of the world’s most valuable startups, OpenAI cofounder Sam Altman is…
The White House on Friday accused Elon Musk of repeating a “hideous” antisemitic lie on…
Cryptocurrency
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…
Following a series of preliminary and unverified reports, the Financial Times has now definitively confirmed…
Bitcoin continued to enjoy a significant rally on Wednesday, exceeding $60,000 for the first time…
Bitcoin’s price surged above $54,000 on Monday, waking from a week of subdued trading. The…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), guided by its constitutional roles and functions, recently issued…