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Ghanaian fintech startup Affinity Africa has successfully raised $8 million in seed funding to further…
B2B startup Fincra, which focuses on payment infrastructure that enables remittance companies to facilitate cross-border…
Nigeria-based cross-border remittance company Raenest, which offers multicurrency accounts for freelancers and businesses, has successfully…
Sahel Capital, through its Social Enterprise Fund for Agriculture in Africa (SEFAA), has granted a…
US-based fintech startup Hurupay has made a significant advancement by launching the first stablecoin-based virtual…
Swypt, a decentralized finance platform, has successfully integrated cKES, Kenya’s first decentralized stablecoin, on Mento,…
Nigeria has officially launched its first fully compliant stablecoin, cNGN, marking a significant advancement in…
The Central African Republic (CAR) has ventured into the cryptocurrency landscape by launching its own…
Nigerian HR tech firm Bento has temporarily ceased operations amid allegations of tax and pension…
Morocco-based ToumAI, an innovative company specializing in artificial intelligence technology, has successfully secured EUR 1…
The digital world has made it so that African writers can easily earn in foreign…
Working, learning and even playing remotely has taken root in the heart of Africa. As…
We’ve all been there—you’re in the middle of scrolling through social media, or maybe you’re…
P1 Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm, has successfully closed its inaugural institutional fund, raising…
BUSINESS
Carbon, the Nigerian digital bank, is set to resume issuing cards this month after a six-month suspension of its card services. The decision to restart card issuance comes in response to changes in its card delivery system and increasing customer demand, the company announced in a statement. “Our international card…
WOCC Group, a leading pan-African digital infrastructure company, has partnered with e&, a global technology conglomerate, in a strategic alliance dubbed “Africa’s Carriers’ Carrier.” This collaboration aims to expand the hyperscaler ecosystem throughout Africa, enhancing digital connectivity and infrastructure across the continent. Announcement at Africa Tech Festival 2024 The partnership…
DigMo, a newly established financial services company in Zambia, has officially launched with a mission to provide gamified wealth-building tools tailored for low and middle-income individuals. This fintech company, designed to serve underserved customers, has received a license from the Bank of Zambia to operate a digital wallet. Innovative Financial…
Angola Cables, a prominent global connectivity provider, is making significant strides in Africa’s burgeoning connectivity landscape by extending its services to Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. This strategic move aims to enhance Internet access in these regions, aligning with the continent’s rapidly growing digital economy. Sudhir Juggernath, CEO of TelCables Southern…
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The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has announced its decision to allocate a $10 million…
Zambian technology startups are being called upon to participate in MentorPitch, a comprehensive 12-week mentorship…
StartupSouth, the premier startup gathering in the South-South and South-East regions of Nigeria, is set…
Open Startup, a non-profit organization committed to nurturing innovation and entrepreneurial skills, has announced the…
Schoolap, an ed-tech platform originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo, is on a mission…
South African energy tech startup, Open Access Energy (OAE), has secured a $750,000 investment from…
people
Tony Hsieh, known to be the face of the revolutionary company, Zappos, has died at…
– Mrs. Bukky George first contacted the Zinox Chairman, Leo Stan Ekeh via SMS on…
Apple’s products are undeniably highly desirable, and quite costly as well, but shouldn’t be used…
Elon Musk just after recently pushing past Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on the list of the…
The board of 9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB) has announced the appointment of Branka Mracajac…
After a hard fought election, the Democratic Party candidates Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, emerged…
Cryptocurrency
PayPal announced that it will launch its cryptocurrency service in the United Kingdom to allow…
Cryptocurrencies are completely digital, so you can send and receive them using any suitable digital…
Amazon, the tech giant owned by Jeff Bezos, has denied reports that it is planning…
It is no news that the past weeks have been a nightmare for many crypto…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed that it would launch its digital currency…
Crypto is poised to set a new record for the biggest private round fundraise ever.…