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When faced with the challenges of a rapidly evolving digital economy, inclusion is often dismissed…
Maroc Telecom has taken a major step toward strengthening its digital infrastructure by raising $330…
Lesaka Technologies saw its share price jump by 17.1% on Friday morning after announcing a…
Asset Chain, a Nigerian blockchain infrastructure startup, has officially launched its own Layer-1 (L1) blockchain…
Google’s launch of Doppl, an experimental app from Google Labs, marks another leap in the…
Meta is taking another leap into AI-driven messaging with a new feature on WhatsApp that…
Every time you tap your phone to order food, check your bank balance, or refresh…
The Lagos State Government has taken a major step toward enhancing patient safety and streamlining…
The act of waiting in line at the bank for essential financial transactions as a…
Ghanaian agritech startup Complete Farmer has secured a €2.2 million (approximately $2.5 million) investment from the European Union’s…
The Takealot Group, South Africa’s leading e-commerce platform, has reported another financial loss for the…
In a historic move that marks a turning point in Ethiopia’s economic trajectory, the country’s…
Peach Payments, a leading South African fintech company headquartered in Cape Town, has officially launched…
You’ve built the frontend, set up the backend, and connected the endpoints—or so you think.…
Business
In a symbolic move that underscores the nation’s commitment to financial reform and economic inclusion, Somalia launches its national stock exchange for the first time in its modern history. For a country striving to overcome decades of conflict and economic isolation, the launch of the National Securities Exchange of Somalia…
Nigerian B2B marketplace startup Sabi has announced a strategic shift in its business model, accompanied by a workforce reduction affecting approximately 20% of its employees—around 50 team members. The move comes as the company pivots from its broader informal trade marketplace model to a more focused approach centered on commodity exports and traceability. Founded in 2020,…
There was a time when building a food business meant saving for rent, scouting prime locations, printing menus, and praying for foot traffic. In 2025? Most thriving food vendors don’t own a storefront. They run cloud kitchens out of shared apartments, cook with air fryers and electric pots, and reach…
For years, WhatsApp was the last ad-free sanctuary in Meta’s group of apps. There were no sponsored posts, ads or suggested content—just your contacts, conversations, and peace. But that era is ending, quietly but significantly. Yesterday, Meta confirmed what many of us sensed was inevitable: WhatsApp will begin rolling out…
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Startup
Nigerian entrepreneur Dozy Mmobuosi is set to launch an innovative AI platform aimed at enhancing…
Startups are encouraged to apply for the Africa Carbon Removal Accelerator (ACRA), an initiative designed…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has made a significant announcement regarding its commitment to fostering…
In recent developments, several Ghanaian businesses have reported difficulties due to Bento Africa’s failure to…
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Africa’s leading philanthropy supporting young entrepreneurs, has secured a $6…
Egyptian social commerce startup Taager has successfully secured a pre-Series B funding round amounting to…
people
Kenyan Nelly Cheboi has emerged CNN’s Hero of the year for 2022. The founder of…
In February, Cristiano Ronaldo became the first person to hit 400 million followers on Instagram.…
IBM has announced Ana Paula Assis has the new chairman for Africa, the Middle East…
The major headline in the cryptocurrency world is that Binance is acquiring FTX.com. Now this…
Sacha Poignonnec and Jeremy Hodara, co-CEOs of Jumia are leaving the company. The Co-CEOs made…
Ukheshe has announced a new appointment that will unlock value and drive rapid growth for…
Cryptocurrency
Over the past few years, cryptocurrency has gone from being seen as an unreliable asset…
Cryptocurrency exchange, Kucoin has launched the World Cup Winner Prediction tournament with a grand prize…
After a very traumatic week, FTX has filed for bankruptcy. The once-third largest crypto exchange…
The world woke up to startling news on Tuesday that Binance was ready to acquire…
The major headline in the cryptocurrency world is that Binance is acquiring FTX.com. Now this…
For their innovativeness, convenience, transparency, and security, cryptocurrency coins have become a popular asset among…