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Alright, Samsung fans, buckle up because this year’s Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event was quite the…
AI in Nigeria today announced that InnovateAI Lagos 2025, the second edition of its flagship…
This week, Netflix revealed a staggering quarterly report that revealed a record 18.9 million new…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a 10-year renewal of MTN Nigeria’s 800MHz spectrum…
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is entering a new era after the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) approved…
Eswatini, a landlocked country in Southern Africa, has embarked on a significant partnership with Google.…
Smartphones have become an integral part of our daily lives, but their reliance on battery…
The Nigerian Grid crisis In the last year, Nigeria has become notorious for its National…
Microsoft was once the exclusive provider of data center infrastructure for OpenAI to train and…
MTN Nigeria’s share price surged to ₦256 on Tuesday, reflecting a significant 9.87% increase following…
PalmPay, a prominent Nigerian fintech company, is setting its sights on entering the high-stakes remittance…
OpenAI is collaborating with Oracle and Softbank to establish data centers designed to support artificial…
Nigeria’s top online savings and investing platform, PiggyVest, has revealed that, since its launch in…
Transgrid Enerco Limited, a newly formed alliance comprising North South Power Company Limited (NSP), Axxela…
BUSINESS
In a detailed LinkedIn statement dated Thursday, October 17, 2024, Dr. Abasi Ene-Obong, the co-founder and former CEO of the African genomics firm 54gene, addressed the speculation and rumors that have been swirling since his resignation from the company. He took this opportunity to correct the record regarding his exit…
Safaricom, Kenya’s leading telecommunications provider, has forged strategic alliances with Cloudflare, a renowned international web infrastructure and cybersecurity company, and Copycat, a prominent business technology provider in Africa. This collaboration is designed to fortify Kenyan businesses against contemporary cyber threats and data breaches. The core objective of this partnership is…
JPMorgan Chase & Co. recognized as the world’s largest bank, has announced the appointment of former Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) executive, Sailepu Montet, as its new Country Manager for Kenya. This strategic move is part of the bank’s ongoing efforts to expand its presence in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), a…
Linda Ndungu, the General Manager of Bolt Kenya, has announced the implementation of an advanced trip anomaly detection system designed to enhance the safety of its ride-hailing services. This sophisticated system enables the company to monitor all ongoing trips in real-time, ensuring immediate detection of any irregularities. Should a trip…
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Africa’s startup ecosystem is booming, brimming with innovative solutions tailored for the continent’s unique challenges.…
Seven innovative African startups have been chosen as finalists for the 2024 edition of the…
In a recent legal development, a Kenyan court has delivered an unexpected verdict that impacts…
eMsika, a pioneering agri-tech enterprise based in Zambia, has been making waves in the agricultural…
In a significant development for cybersecurity, Moroccan startup Defendis has introduced an innovative AI-powered platform…
On Monday, June 10, the stock price of Jumia, the prominent e-commerce platform in Africa,…
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Peter Ndegwa has been named as the new Safaricom Chief Executive Officer. The Safaricom PLC…
Actress Alexis Bledel, best known for her role as Rory Gilmore in network television’s “Gilmore…
Jack Dorsey, the Chief Executive Officer of Twitter is touring Africa and the countries he…
Mitwa Kaemba Ng’ambi, the first female CEO of AirtelTigo Ghana has resigned and is heading…
Jumia Travel, the hotel and flight marketplace of Jumia has announced that it will host…
Jack Ma, the co-founder of the Chinese retail giant Alibaba, is officially stepping down as company…
Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency companies in Nigeria have started reacting to the Central Bank’s order to financial institutions…
The Nigerian Central Bank has directed that all deposit money banks (DMBs), non-bank financial institutions…
Share price of cryptocurrency, Dogecoin, rose by 50% following a tweet from Tesla founder, Elon…
OVEX, a South African-based bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange platform that specializes in over-the-counter (OTC) trading…
Africa’s leading Crypto platform, Luno, today announced the expansion of their offering with the addition…
Bitcoin continues to maintain its status as the leading crypto in terms of market cap…