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Cameroon Telecommunications (Camtel), the state-owned telecom provider, is gearing up to launch mobile financial services…
Five African startups have been awarded cash prizes at the 14th edition of the Orange…
As of November 2024, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has granted mobile virtual network operator (MVNO)…
So you want to start a YouTube channel? And to make the challenge harder for…
When you think about how you choose to stay informed, what medium do you default…
Carbon, the Nigerian digital bank, is set to resume issuing cards this month after a…
On Thursday evening, Bluesky announced that over 1 million people had signed up for the…
Bluesky may be gaining traction, but Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram and Threads, wants…
WOCC Group, a leading pan-African digital infrastructure company, has partnered with e&, a global technology…
DigMo, a newly established financial services company in Zambia, has officially launched with a mission…
Angola Cables, a prominent global connectivity provider, is making significant strides in Africa’s burgeoning connectivity…
Vodacom, South Africa’s largest mobile operator, revealed that its mobile money platforms, including Safaricom, processed…
MTN Group, Africa’s largest mobile operator and a company listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange…
Meta Platforms has been hit with a substantial fine by the European Union (EU), amounting…
BUSINESS
WOCC Group, a leading pan-African digital infrastructure company, has partnered with e&, a global technology conglomerate, in a strategic alliance dubbed “Africa’s Carriers’ Carrier.” This collaboration aims to expand the hyperscaler ecosystem throughout Africa, enhancing digital connectivity and infrastructure across the continent. Announcement at Africa Tech Festival 2024 The partnership…
DigMo, a newly established financial services company in Zambia, has officially launched with a mission to provide gamified wealth-building tools tailored for low and middle-income individuals. This fintech company, designed to serve underserved customers, has received a license from the Bank of Zambia to operate a digital wallet. Innovative Financial…
Angola Cables, a prominent global connectivity provider, is making significant strides in Africa’s burgeoning connectivity landscape by extending its services to Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. This strategic move aims to enhance Internet access in these regions, aligning with the continent’s rapidly growing digital economy. Sudhir Juggernath, CEO of TelCables Southern…
Vodacom, South Africa’s largest mobile operator, revealed that its mobile money platforms, including Safaricom, processed a staggering $421.3 billion (R7.4 trillion) in transaction value over the past 12 months. This announcement was made during the company’s interim financial results and dividend declaration for the six months ending 30 September. Financial…
Startup
African startups are invited to apply for the prestigious New Venture Competition, organized by Harvard…
Beacon Power Services (BPS), a pioneering energy technology firm, has successfully secured funding through a…
Lendsqr, a Nigerian fintech company focused on supporting digital lenders, has recently expanded its operations…
MaC Venture Capital (VC) has successfully closed its third fund (Fund III), raising $150 million…
Ghanaian retail-tech startup Tendo Technologies has announced a strategic acquisition of its counterpart, Shopa, in…
Young African entrepreneurs are now invited to apply for the 2025 edition of the Anzisha…
people
MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita has taken proactive steps to address employee concerns in the…
French authorities have formally charged Pavel Durov, the CEO of Telegram, and imposed a travel…
Absa Group has disclosed that its CEO, Arrie Rautenbach, will be departing from the company…
Andela Inc., one of the world’s leading private marketplaces for technical talent, has made a…
Mike Lynch, a 59-year-old British technology entrepreneur, has been declared deceased following an extensive search…
Digital banking institution TymeBank has announced the appointment of Karl Westvig as its new Chief…
Cryptocurrency
Nigeria’s government is poised to enact a sweeping reform of its tax laws, including measures…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is taking proactive steps towards establishing a regulatory environment for…
The ongoing detention of Tigran Gambaryan, a senior executive at Binance, has reached a critical…
NeoNomad, a South African startup, has unveiled a pioneering web application, Africa’s first hybrid exchange…
In the vast crypto ocean, Ripple and XRP – its native token- have made a…
OKX, an international player in the cryptocurrency exchange and web3 service arena, has made a…