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In recent years, the healthcare landscape has been rapidly evolving, with digital health emerging as…
In gaming, few companies stand as tall as Electronic Arts (EA). Known for blockbusters like…
Prosus and Naspers CEO Fabricio Bloisi stated that the technology investor has close to US$20…
Heading for Change, a donor-advised fund dedicated to advancing climate solutions with women as pivotal…
Blue Label Telecoms is poised to officially take control of Cell C, a telecommunications operator…
GITEX Global, recognized as one of the largest technology expos in the world, is set…
In December of last year, Bolt Kenya introduced Bolt Market, integrating it into the existing…
Starlink has emerged as Kenya’s eighth-largest internet service provider (ISP), surpassing established competitors such as…
In recent years, several Africans have begun to turn away from traditional education and opt…
Kenyan fintech startup Sevi, which provides stock financing for wholesalers and retailers through its “stock…
Lattice Fund has spearheaded a $1.58 million seed round for Accrue, which the startup plans…
PalmPay, a leading mobile payment platforms in Nigeria has made history by announcing that it…
Approximately a year after introducing the Redmi Note 13, Xiaomi has raised the bar once…
In recent years, the rise of cryptocurrency has dramatically altered the global financial landscape. Nations…
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Equinix, the American data center and colocation service provider, has successfully completed the integration of MainOne, a Nigerian connectivity services company, following a significant acquisition worth $320 million in 2022. This move is a strategic one for Equinix as it seeks to solidify its presence in the burgeoning Nigerian data…
MTN Rwanda has announced the appointment of Somdev Sen as its new Chief Consumer and Digital Officer. Effective November 1st, 2024, Mr. Sen brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success from his previous role at MTN Uganda, where he served as Chief Marketing Officer for…
IHS Towers, the largest provider of telecommunications towers in Africa, has successfully obtained a substantial loan amounting to $439 million. This financial infusion is aimed at mitigating currency-related risks and bolstering the company’s operations that span various regions. A significant portion of this loan, nearly half, is denominated in South…
Worldcoin, the startup co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, is undergoing a significant rebranding by shedding the “coin” from its name. The company is pivoting its focus away from cryptocurrency and towards the enhancement of its identity verification technology. In line with this shift, the startup has also revealed an…
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This is the story of how Apple, a company known for its sleek design and…
South African tech startup MobileGPT, founded by Bertha Khokong, has introduced KaraboAI, an innovative platform…
Egyptian fintech startup Bokra is poised to transform the wealth management landscape in the MENA…
AfriLabs, an expansive network dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Africa, has joined forces…
Renew Capital, an impact investment firm with a focus on accelerating the growth of enterprises…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the esteemed World Bank Group, is currently evaluating…
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Diana Owusu-Kyereko has been appointed as the new CEO of Jumia Ghana. This announcement was made…
Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey has said that the microblogging site will probably never have an…
Japanese fashion tycoon Yusaku Maezawa is giving away $9 million to his Twitter followers in what he…
Moyinoluwa Adeyemi, a Nigerian software developer, has achieved a milestone by building a special android…
Bolt, one of the leading ride-hailing services in the world, has appointed Femi Akin-Laguda as…
United Bank for Africa Plc has appointed Oliver Alawuba as the chief executive officer of…
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Ethereum, the world’s second-largest digital currency, hit a record high on Thursday – ETH to USD, driven up…
Bitcoin blew through another milestone, rose above $50,000 on Tuesday to a new record high,…
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission has said it is putting on hold its initial plans…
Bitcoin, the first cryptocurrency, is a decentralized form of digital cash that eliminates the need for traditional intermediaries like banks and governments to make financial transactions.
Rapper-entrepreneur Jay-Z and Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter and Square have teamed up to create…
While the financial services giant already partners with crypto wallets, the next step would put Bitcoin on equal footing with the 160 fiat currencies on Visa’s network.