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Just 18 months ago, Karim Jouini and Jihed Othmani had crossed the finish line of…
Kumulus Water, a Franco-Tunisian climate tech startup turning air into drinking water, has raised $3.5…
If you’ve been watching the fintech space closely, you’ll notice something interesting: Nigerian startups aren’t…
Artificial Intelligence has become the hottest buzzword in the tech industry. From pitch decks to…
After more than 32 years in business—spanning startups, corporates, crises, and comebacks—I’ve seen how quickly…
Artificial Intelligence is set to play a bigger role in Nigeria’s development journey as the…
dLocal, the Latin American fintech powerhouse, has announced its intent to acquire AZA Finance, a…
TikTok announced that it has officially launched TikTok for Artists, a comprehensive music insights platform…
Learning to code is no longer a must for pursuing a tech job, despite what…
Kenya’s Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has introduced sweeping new regulations targeting how gambling…
Deposit money banks (DMBs) are about to start the implementation of a new billing model…
Amid the hustle and excitement of Nigeria’s vibrant music industry, one thing is clear: success…
Nigerian-born fintech Moniepoint Inc. has received clearance from the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) to…
For over a decade, smartphones have been the cornerstone of communication, entertainment, and productivity. But…
Business
Nigeria has experienced the most significant decline in cash transactions among six cash-reliant economies over the past decade, driven by the rapid adoption of digital payments and increasing partnerships with fintech companies, according to a report by global payment processing firm Worldpay. From 2014 to 2024, cash transactions in Nigeria…
Egyptian fintech startup Telda, which has garnered support from prominent global investors including Sequoia Capital, has made a significant move by acquiring the local securities brokerage firm City Capital. This acquisition represents a crucial step in Telda’s ambition to evolve into a comprehensive digital financial services platform. The announcement follows…
Unity Bank has officially appointed Ebenezer Kolawole as the Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, taking over from Oluwatomi Somefun, who has retired after a decade of dedicated leadership. This significant appointment has received the endorsement of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and was publicly announced during the…
ValU, the Egyptian financial technology platform renowned for its widely used “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) service, is poised to become a publicly traded company on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX). This development follows the announcement from its parent company, EFG Hermes Holding, which revealed that the board has approved the…
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Startup
Talk360, a renowned international calling app, has unveiled its latest initiative, NjiaPay, a dedicated payment…
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…
people
TikTok has announced that Senegal-born, Khaby Lame has become the first creator in Europe and…
Samsung’s de facto leader, Jay Y. Lee, who was serving a two-and-a-half-year sentence for bribery…
Nigerian media mogul and founder of EbonyLifeTV, Mo Abudu, in collaboration with Universal Pictures, and…
MTN Nigeria, the largest mobile telecoms company in Nigeria, has appointed Adia Sowho as the…
SAP Africa has announced the appointment of Tracy Bolton as its new Chief Operating Officer…
Microsoft has announced appointing Olatomiwa Williams as the new Country Manager for Nigeria, taking over…
Cryptocurrency
One of the fastest-growing Cryptocurrency exchanges, Bybit has launched its NFT Marketplace, a non-fungible token (NFT) platform…
CEO Kris Marszalek of Crypto.com has today confirmed that 400 customer accounts were hacked by other…
Yesterday, an internet browser for crypto fans was released by Opera. The Web3-focused browser includes an…
Opera today unveiled its Crypto Browser Project, with beta versions of the new web browser…
Some people don’t like the idea of people mining Bitcoin, but it looks like Intel…
Mastercard is teaming up with cryptocurrency exchange platform, Coinbase, to enable individuals to buy NFTs…