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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled new policy directives aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s…
Spending too much time deciding what to wear? Whether it’s for a crucial business meeting,…
Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) is changing the lives and output of graphic designers around the world,…
Google Maps has become an indispensable tool for over 2 billion users worldwide, yet many…
South Africa’s digital infrastructure provider, Host Africa, has announced its acquisition of Nigerian web hosting…
The Democratic Republic of Congo has filed lawsuits against Apple Inc. in both France and…
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has been hit with a €251 million fine by…
In recent years, technology has become a powerful tool for creating positive change across Africa.…
Strive Masiyiwa’s Cassava Technologies has raised $310 million, comprising a $90 million equity investment round…
Tyme Group, a leading digital banking innovator operating across Africa and Southeast Asia and backed…
The second annual Global Survey on Crypto and Web3, conducted by Consensys in collaboration with…
Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses continue to evolve, offering cutting-edge features that redefine wearable technology. The…
After three years of operating quietly under the radar, African fintech startup Juicyway is emerging…
In today’s digital economy, the role of payment gateways cannot be overstated. Payment gateways act…
BUSINESS
The seventh edition of the Africa Tech Summit Nairobi, powered for the second consecutive year by Nigerian fintech company Raenest, is set to take place on February 12-13, 2025. This premier event will bring together over 2,000 industry leaders, corporate executives, investors, and international delegations at the Sarit Expo Centre.…
Elon Musk has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first person to reach a net worth of $400 billion, solidifying his position as the world’s richest individual. The latest surge in Musk’s wealth was primarily driven by an insider share sale of his privately held company, SpaceX. This transaction…
Nigerian police have recently arrested several bank customers connected to fraudulent activities on Flutterwave’s platform and are planning to apprehend 601 additional suspects believed to have received proceeds from a previous security breach. According to court documents obtained by People’s Gazette, these individuals are linked to transactions involving multiple banks,…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has raised alarms about a new banking malware, Grandoreiro, that poses a significant threat to African financial institutions and their customers. Originating in Latin America, this sophisticated malware employs phishing techniques to infiltrate banking systems and compromise sensitive user information. Grandoreiro operates by…
Startup
Moroccan urban mobility startup Enakl has secured $1.4 million in pre-seed funding to further its…
Togolese startup PickApp is preparing to launch a pilot program for its electric vehicle (EV)…
Kenyan electric mobility company Roam is preparing to launch 10 additional solar-powered Roam Hubs in…
Senegal-based startup Solarbox Africa, specializing in e-mobility and energy solutions, has successfully closed a US$1…
Kenyan startup Keep IT Cool, known for its innovative and sustainable refrigeration solutions that are…
Kenyan energy startup Hydrobox has successfully secured US$9 million in debt funding to support the…
people
JPMorgan Chase & Co. recognized as the world’s largest bank, has announced the appointment of…
Egyptian B2B e-commerce platform MaxAB has recently made a significant announcement regarding its leadership team.…
M-KOPA Holding, an innovative Kenyan startup known for providing financing solutions for smartphones and solar…
Charles Russon has been granted regulatory approval to assume the role of interim CEO of…
Red Lobster, the iconic seafood restaurant chain, has entered a new phase in its history,…
Ralph Mupita, the Chief Executive Officer of MTN, has been exonerated from accusations of favoritism…
Cryptocurrency
The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken a significant step forward in the…
Binance, the internationally renowned cryptocurrency exchange, has unveiled an expansion of its services in Africa…
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…