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Cikü Mugambi has joined DOB Equity, a private equity fund based in the Netherlands that…
Equator, a venture capital firm focused on Africa, has successfully raised $55 million for its…
Users in the US, Canada, the UK, and other nations were impacted by Monday’s global…
Silver Box, a company based in the Middle East that specializes in investing in technology…
South African Internet of Things (IoT) startup Sensor Networks, specializing in insurance technology, has announced…
Tizeti, a prominent internet service provider in West Africa and a YCombinator-backed company, is making…
Nigerian food delivery startup Chowdeck has announced a significant reduction in its contract workforce, cutting…
Adenia Partners, a private equity firm focused on Africa, has announced the appointment of Franck…
Standard Bank, recognized as the largest bank in Africa by assets, is preparing to host…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a proposed commitment of up to $75 million…
Revolut, a leading neobank with a remarkable valuation of $45 billion, has announced its plans…
I had a female colleague who wasn’t as tech-savvy as her 10-year-old son. One day,…
The Trump administration has introduced a new digital tool aimed at expediting the voluntary departure…
Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform, has introduced new features aimed at enhancing user experience…
BUSINESS
Huawei has launched its local cloud service in Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in its African growth strategy. This launch is set to offer enhanced data sovereignty, reduced latency, and bolstered support for local businesses, aligning with Nigeria’s regulatory environment and digital transformation goals. Unveiled on December 10, 2024, Huawei’s…
GitLab, a renowned platform for developers and security, has announced the appointment of Bill Staples as its new Chief Executive Officer, with immediate effect. This significant transition marks a new chapter for the company as it continues to advance in the tech industry. Bill Staples brings a wealth of experience…
US ride-hailing firm Uber Technologies has introduced a new service called “Courier Bakkie” in South Africa, designed for the delivery of heavier items weighing up to a ton. South Africa is the first market globally to launch this offering, which, if expanded to other markets, will likely have a different…
Mediamax-owned People Daily, a 32-year-old Kenyan newspaper, has announced the cessation of its print operations to transition to a digital-only model. The newspaper published its final print edition on November 29. This decision highlights the evolving dynamics of the Kenyan media landscape, where traditional print media faces challenges due to…
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TUNL, a prominent shipping platform based in South Africa that caters to ecommerce exporters, has…
Scale, an emerging South African startup specializing in brand and project management services tailored for…
EdVentures, the venture capital branch specializing in educational technology under the umbrella of the Nahdet…
Four innovative African startups have emerged as the grand winners of the NBA Africa’s Triple-Double…
Nigerian agritech startup Winich Farms has secured $3 million in pre-Series A funding to further…
A collaborative consortium, including the SA SME Fund, the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI),…
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An anonymous bidder has paid a mouthwatering sum of $28,000,000 for a trip into space…
Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos is set to be the first billionaire in space! In a…
Serial entrepreneur, founder of Farmcrowdy, Onyeka Akumah is stepping down as CEO of the company…
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos will formally step down as Amazon CEO for Andy Jassy, the CEO…
Zimbabwean-born telecoms mogul Strive Masiyiwa has been named the first black billionaire in the UK.…
A great benefit of ‘Setting a Status’ on Slack is that it keeps your colleagues…
Cryptocurrency
Nigerian Award winning music superstar David Adedeji Adeleke popularly known as Davido has teamed up…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned El Salvador against using bitcoin as legal tender…
African cryptocurrency exchange, Busha has raised $4.2 million in investment led by Jump Capital. Cadenza…
El Salvador after recently becoming the first country in the world to officially adopt the…
Bitcoin price continued its slide as the digital token slipped below $57,000 for the first…
Bitcoin, the world’s biggest and best-known cryptocurrency, retreated from near-record highs, falling by more than…