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Spotify, the renowned online audio streaming platform, has announced a significant price increase of over…
The Nigerian educational technology startup Dexude has recently been awarded the Business Finland TEMPO funding,…
In Nigeria, the Bank Verification Number (BVN) and the National Identification Number (NIN) serve important,…
African startups raised a total of $138 million in September 2024, encompassing equity, debt, and…
Access Bank Secures Provisional License in Namibia, Expanding Its Reach Across Southern Africa
Access Bank has achieved a significant milestone in its strategic expansion across Africa by securing…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is reinforcing its role as a leading crypto-friendly jurisdiction by…
The fourth annual edition of Egypt’s Entrepreneur Awards has concluded, recognizing fifteen innovative startups for…
Google is testing a new feature that displays verified check marks next to certain businesses…
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform industries and reshape the job market, new career…
Djibouti has recently initiated a groundbreaking approach to combat malaria with the launch of its…
Gilead Sciences, Inc. has announced a significant move to broaden access to HIV prevention treatments…
Meta Platforms Inc., Facebook’s parent company, has introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool called…
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into education is no longer a distant vision but…
It is no secret that the technological sector in Africa has experienced unprecedented growth in…
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Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service may soon be beaming down to South Africa, as Communications Minister Solly Malatsi announced a plan to pave the way for its launch. Malatsi revealed his intention to issue a policy direction to the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) concerning equity equivalent…
Previously recognized as WorldRemit, Zepz has successfully garnered $267 million in a funding round supported by both new and returning investors, aiming to accelerate its growth within its primary African markets and further afield. The funding round was spearheaded by Accel, with significant contributions from Leapfrog, TCV, and Coller Capital.…
TUNL, a prominent shipping platform based in South Africa that caters to ecommerce exporters, has successfully completed a seed funding round with set terms. This financial milestone was spearheaded by E4E Africa and saw contributions from notable investors such as Jonathan Smit, the founder of Payfast who has since exited…
MTN Congo has proudly announced the rollout of its 5G network in the Republic of the Congo, marking a significant milestone as the nation becomes the first in Central Africa to introduce this advanced technology. This move is seen as a catalyst for a “digital revolution” that is anticipated to…
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South African fintech innovator Happy Pay has successfully raised R32 million (approximately $1.8 million) in…
Autochek Kenya, an innovative auto-tech startup, has joined forces with the insurtech company Turaco to…
Algerian edtech startup LabLabee has successfully secured $3.4 million in a seed funding round aimed…
FoodCourt, a food delivery service supported by Y Combinator, has recently undergone a significant restructuring…
M-KOPA Holding, a startup specializing in asset financing, has been mandated to fulfill tax obligations…
Visa has recently unveiled the names of five distinguished African female entrepreneurs who have advanced…
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There are reports that a helicopter carrying Herbert Wigwe, the Group Managing Director and Chief…
Middle East and Africa’s leading card and payment processing enterprise, MDP, has appointed Frank Molla…
Adam Neumann, co-founder of WeWork, is reported to be making moves to acquire the company…
Dr. Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s current Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has been appointed…
Kippa, a fintech startup backed by Target Global, saw the departure of its co-founder and…
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, former deputy president of South Africa, has been named an independent non-executive director…
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Kenya advances cryptocurrency regulation efforts in response to fraud and money laundering incidents
As the cryptocurrency landscape continues to mature in Africa, the Kenyan government has taken a…
The rise of digital assets and blockchains presents opportunities for businesses in the DeFi sector,…
Electronic trading systems have definitely reshaped the way trading investing in the financial markets work,…
Nadeem Anjarwalla, an executive affiliated with the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, who had previously escaped from…
IvoryPay, a pioneering company in the blockchain-powered payment and remittance sector, has forged a significant…
The highly anticipated fourth Bitcoin halving event took place on Friday, April 19th, 2024. But…