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MTN Group’s digital infrastructure arm, Bayobab, has taken a major step forward in reshaping East…
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Airtel Money, the mobile financial services arm of Airtel Africa, has quietly become one of…
PalmPay, one of Nigeria’s leading fintech players, has kicked off 2025 with strong momentum—crossing 15…
In a significant shift from its original long-term strategy, the Gates Foundation has unveiled an…
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BUSINESS
Nigerian food delivery startup Chowdeck has announced a significant reduction in its contract workforce, cutting it by 68% as part of a strategic initiative to streamline operations and enhance efficiency. Despite experiencing rapid growth over the past year, the company clarifies that these layoffs are not indicative of financial difficulties…
Adenia Partners, a private equity firm focused on Africa, has announced the appointment of Franck Falézan to the investment committee of both Adenia Capital IV and its latest flagship fund, Adenia Capital V, which has recently been oversubscribed. Franck Falézan brings a wealth of experience to his new role. As…
Standard Bank, recognized as the largest bank in Africa by assets, is preparing to host its inaugural African Markets Conference (AMC) in Cape Town later this month. This event marks a significant milestone in the bank’s efforts to enhance integration and facilitate smoother business operations across the continent. Luvuyo Masinda,…
Revolut, a leading neobank with a remarkable valuation of $45 billion, has announced its plans to investigate potential opportunities in South Africa’s dynamic digital banking landscape. A spokesperson for the company commented, “South Africa is a market we are evaluating, and one we see as attractive, with the potential to…
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Cauridor, an Ivorian fintech company, has successfully raised $3.5 million in seed funding to further…
Stocks & Strauss Fund Manager has officially announced the launch of the University Technology Fund…
Proparco, a prominent French development finance institution, has announced a significant investment of €10 million…
Egyptian skills development startup Eyouth has announced a significant partnership with global education consultancy EDT&Partners,…
LemFi has successfully acquired the Irish currency exchange platform Bureau Buttercrane, marking a significant milestone…
Applications are now open for the latest edition of the Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP),…
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Former MTN SA CEO Godfrey Motsa has joined the board of rival operator Cell C…
Cell C has appointed former Vodacom Executive Jorge Mendes as its new Chief Executive Officer…
Twitter’s Co-founder Jack Dorsey in an interview with Breaking Points says that India threatened to shut…
Linda Yaccarino, who recently assumed the role of CEO, took to Twitter on Monday morning,…
First Capital Bank Board of Directors appoints transformative banker, Mr Tapera Mushoriwa, as their new…
Austin Russell has just acquired a majority stake in Forbes Global Media Holdings, the parent…
Cryptocurrency
Localbitcoins, one of the first peer-to-peer Bitcoin exchanges, announced that is shutting down operations citing…
Cryptocurrency giant, Binance, has temporarily suspended US Dollar Deposits and Withdrawals via Bank Accounts. This…
The world of cryptocurrency is constantly evolving, with groundbreaking advancements bridging the gap between traditional…
Cryptocurrency exchange company, Luno, announced yesterday that it will lay off 35% of its employees,…
Crypto giant Binance is said to be bleeding and has lost about $12 billion in…
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