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In the digital world, it seems that only a handful of social media platforms are…
Unveiled in September 2024, Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro is said to be Apple’s greatest creation…
While the iPhone has proven to be a superior mobile device on several fronts, it…
The Apple A-series chips have been one of the greatest features of any iPhone since…
Did you know that you can ask ChatGPT questions on WhatsApp just like you’re talking…
Flutterwave, recognized as Africa’s leading payments technology company, has officially obtained a payment system license…
Google has launched a free AI-powered coding assistant, Gemini Code Assist, designed to help developers…
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has made a significant advancement in its quest to develop commercially…
The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has officially announced a significant investment of $75 million…
The renewable energy sector in South Africa is navigating a complex landscape filled with challenges…
Clearwater Capital, a prominent private equity fund manager based in South Africa, has officially announced…
The Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) and EDFI Management Company, through the Electrification Financing Initiative…
Summit Africa, a prominent South African fund manager, has officially launched its Summit Private Equity…
Climate Fund Managers (CFM), a blended finance investment manager dedicated to addressing climate challenges across…
BUSINESS
The board of directors at MTN Group has decided to extend the contract of CEO Ralph Mupita by an additional five years. Initially, Mupita’s contract was set to expire at the end of September next year, but it has now been extended until August 2030. MTN, which holds the title…
Temu, the e-commerce giant known for dirt-cheap prices, has finally launched in Nigeria. The Chinese company, which spent days aggressively marketing itself through ads flooding social media feeds, has sparked curiosity and raised questions. Launched in 2022, Temu boasts a direct-from-manufacturer model, cutting out middlemen and offering factory-direct pricing. This…
Airtel Kenya has announced a strategic partnership with Naivas Supermarkets, enabling customers to deposit and withdraw cash at all 109 Naivas outlets nationwide. This collaboration will contribute to Airtel Money’s mission to increasing accessibility and convenience for its users. Speaking at the launch, Anne Kinuthia Otieno, Airtel Money’s Managing Director,…
Ninety One, a leading investment firm, has announced the first close of its third Africa and emerging markets-focused credit opportunities strategy, securing $260 million in commitments. The fund, known as ACO Fund 3, has garnered support from prominent international institutions, including the International Finance Corporation (IFC), British International Investment, and…
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Moove, the Nigerian startup that provides vehicle financing for ride-hailing services and is backed by…
TLcom Capital, a prominent venture capital firm with a focus on Africa, is set to…
FSDAi Nyala Facility BV, an entity created by FSD Africa Investments, has declared a significant…
The Senegalese fintech startup Rubyx has secured a loan of EUR400,000 (approximately US$440,000) from Proparco,…
The venture capital firm Launch Africa Ventures, known for its focus on early-stage investments, has…
Thepeer, a fintech startup founded in 2021, concluded its operations in April 2024 and has…
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Carbon capture is likely to play a major role in Biden’s plans for addressing climate change.
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Snap says it made the decision in light of repeated attempted violations of the company’s community guidelines that had been made over the past several months by the President’s account
Intel announced Wednesday that CEO Bob Swan is stepping down effective Feb. 15 and will be replaced by VMWare CEO…
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Cryptocurrency
Pravica, a communication platform using Blockchain technology to empower user privacy and security, today announced…
China’s central bank, on Friday, declared that all cryptocurrency-related transactions are illegal and they must…
Twitter has announced that starting immediately it will now allow users around the globe to…
When the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) ordered banks and other financial institutions not to…
PayPal has rolled out the new PayPal app. It is an all-in-one, personalized app that…
The much-talked-about cryptocurrency and digital ecosystem developed by Akon-Akoin-has been launched in 9 African countries…