Latest News
Amazon has announced that it will be discontinuing its app store for Android devices, effective…
Despite facing challenges from DeepSeek, ChatGPT has achieved an impressive milestone by doubling its user…
Microsoft has recently unveiled a groundbreaking advancement in quantum computing with the introduction of its…
Cell C is poised to introduce 5G services in South Africa within the next few…
In a staggering incident that has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency community, hackers have successfully…
Ethiopia’s agricultural sector is set to undergo a significant transformation with the recent establishment of…
Altvest Capital has made history by becoming the first publicly listed African company to integrate…
Smallholder farmers are essential to the agricultural landscape of Ghana, comprising 70% of the nation’s…
The current state of the digital world is redefining how African small businesses market themselves…
In January 2025, Nigeria achieved a significant milestone in its digital landscape as internet consumption…
The British International Investment (BII) has announced a significant additional investment of $4 million in…
AgDevCo, an investment firm focused on agribusiness in Africa, has secured a substantial financial boost…
While many African nations are developing dynamic ICT policies and strategies to foster digital transformation,…
Fiverr, a well-known freelance platform has long been at the vanguard of the gig economy,…
BUSINESS
Telkom has decided to halt the sale of its wholesale and network division, Openserve, indicating a significant reassessment of its asset management strategy. This decision to retain Openserve, rather than divesting it for immediate financial gain, suggests that Telkom is now focusing on long-term growth opportunities within its core network…
MultiChoice is set to finalize the sale of a 60% stake in its insurance business, NMS Insurance Services (NMSIS), to insurer Sanlam by the end of November. In a joint statement issued today, the companies announced that all conditions precedent to the transaction have been fulfilled, including approvals from the…
Egyptian supply chain technology startup Qara has successfully raised $2.6 million in a funding round aimed at supporting its expansion into Saudi Arabia. Qara offers producers a comprehensive digital platform that ensures product authentication and full traceability to the end consumer. This platform also enables businesses to connect with their…
During the quarter ending September 30, MTN Group made significant strides in its localisation initiatives. As Africa’s largest telecom services provider, the company has been expanding its local shareholder base across several of its operational companies, with notable progress in Nigeria, Ghana, and Uganda. Headquartered in Johannesburg, the telecom giant…
Sponsored
Startup
The fintech platform Fido, based in Ghana and Uganda, has recently achieved a significant milestone…
Ghanaian fintech innovator PayBox has recently unveiled Buddy, a comprehensive financial platform designed to grant…
AfriLabs, recognized as the most extensive network of technology and innovation centers across Africa, has…
Neuralink, the neurotechnology company spearheaded by Elon Musk, has shared an encouraging update regarding the…
NoorNation, an Egypt-based startup focusing on climate technology, has recently received an undisclosed amount of…
In an unexpected development, Quizac, an educational technology startup previously slated for closure this month,…
people
Ken Njoroge, one of the co-founders and CEO of Cellulant, a pan-african payments company has…
Mark Zuckerberg accuses Trump of intending to undermine peaceful transition of power. Shopify also closed e-commerce stores on its site that were affiliated with Trump.
Hail to the new king – Elon Musk
The reports that Alibaba founder, Jack Ma has gone missing because he was not seen…
Chinedu Okeke has been named Managing Director, Universal Music Nigeria. He will lead the development and expansion of Universal…
Mrs Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe has assumed her role as the new Fidelity Bank CEO, taking over…
Cryptocurrency
Just last week, it was reported that El-Salvador had adopted Bitcoin as a legal tender.…
Cryptocurrency Litecoin saw a sudden surge in price on Monday over a press release about…
Payments giant Mastercard has agreed to acquire blockchain analytics start-up CipherTrace, a leading cryptocurrency intelligence company with…
Fintech Bitso, a cryptocurrency platform, said on Tuesday it will be the core service provider…
Bitcoin on Tuesday became an official currency in El Salvador, to become the first country…
President Nayib Bukele said on Monday, El Salvador holds 400 bitcoins, one day before the…