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The Mastercard Foundation is taking a significant step to support young women and girls in…
With the launch of the new Apple iPhone 16, many iPhone lovers are thronging Apple…
OpenAI has launched a groundbreaking series of AI models designed to tackle complex problems in…
In a strategic move to stimulate economic growth and job creation in Ghana, the International…
Shipbubble, a Nigerian startup founded in 2022, is swiftly transforming the e-commerce landscape by connecting…
DigiTax, the Kenyan eTims tax compliance solution owned by Namiri Technology, has made its foray…
NBA Africa, a key affiliate of the National Basketball Association (NBA) dedicated to managing the…
The Kenyan government is taking a firm stance against the proliferation of AI-driven disinformation campaigns…
TechCrunch has unveiled the much-anticipated Startup Battlefield 200 for the year 2024, showcasing a diverse…
The Egyptian food-tech startup Brotinni, which specializes in innovative dark butcher solutions for the meat…
Cristiano Ronaldo, the legendary Portuguese footballer, continues to break barriers both on and off the…
Flutterwave, a leading African payment technology company, has announced the official launch of its remittance…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new regulations for Payment Service Providers (PSPs)…
Just a few days after Apple introduced the Innovative Hearing Aid Capabilities of the Airpods…
BUSINESS
Savannah Clinker has stepped into the acquisition battle for Bamburi Cement with a substantial $197.2 million counter-bid. This move comes shortly after Bamburi Cement, Kenya’s largest cement manufacturer, had already agreed to an acquisition proposal from Tanzania’s Amsons Group. Offering $0.54 per share, Savannah Clinker’s bid represents a significant 53.34%…
The South African startup Omnisient, which specializes in “privacy-by-design” technology, has successfully secured US$7.5 million during its Series A funding round. This capital injection is aimed at bolstering the company’s growth trajectory not only within Africa but also in international markets. Omnisient, established in December 2019, has developed a cutting-edge…
Safaricom, a leading telecommunications provider in Kenya, has refuted allegations that it has blocked payments for Starlink services through its mobile money platform, M-PESA. The need for clarification arose after a user on the social media platform X (previously known as Twitter) made a claim that Safaricom had halted M-PESA…
A quarter of a year subsequent to obtaining its operational permit, Starlink, the satellite internet venture led by Elon Musk, has commenced service provision in Botswana. Prospective users in Botswana will need to invest P4,820 (equivalent to $363) for the Starlink hardware, in addition to a delivery charge of P314…
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Startup
While the Nigeria Startup Act’s potential to revitalise the tech sector is undeniable, its ability…
AfriLabs, an organization pivotal in propelling African innovation hubs, has proclaimed a significant partnership initiative…
The Nigeria Startup Act (NSA), signed into law in 2022, is starting to make its…
The second cohort for the prestigious Injini Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, focused on South African…
The Agribusiness Challenge Fund, established by the Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity, is…
Pula, an innovative insurance technology firm based in Kenya, has recently garnered a substantial $20…
people
Nigerian Frank Okoisor has been appointed CEO Toyota Connected Europe (TCEU), dually assigned to the…
Google has appointed Agnes Gathaiya as Country Director for East Africa with her role being…
Four high-profile MultiChoice executives have resigned or have left the company in recent weeks, raising…
By Mark Wilson, Managing Director at SYSPRO Africa What should customer experience (CX) look like…
RALPH Mupita, MTN’s CEO from September 1, has been endorsed by investors as the best…
MultiChoice South Africa CEO Mark Rayner is leaving the company, having been part of the…
Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies plunged earlier this month after Elon Musk said Tesla would stop accepting bitcoin…
Crypto mining operators, including Huobi Mall and BTC.TOP, are suspending their China operations after Beijing…
The prices of bitcoin, dogecoin, and other digital currencies have plunged more than 40% in recent weeks.…
Africa’s crypto, wallet, and exchange platform Safcoin will undergo an Initial Exchange Offering (IEO) this…
China has banned financial institutions and payment companies from providing services related to cryptocurrency transactions, and warned investors…
There have been many controversies over the price of cryptocurrencies, especially when Tesla’s CEO, Elon…