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Being a busy entrepreneur means managing numerous responsibilities, staying on top of deadlines, and constantly…
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Telecommunications operators in Nigeria have issued a stern warning that they may shut down services…
Nvidia has successfully finalized its acquisition of Run:ai, an Israeli startup specializing in the management…
In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, acquiring new skills is crucial to staying competitive in the…
In a significant move to bolster female entrepreneurship across Africa, the International Finance Corporation (IFC)…
In today’s job market, remote work is more common than ever. Whether you’re applying for…
Lets be honest, winning a scholarship to study abroad is a dream for many Nigerians,…
Hackers successfully infiltrated several Chrome extensions this month by injecting malicious code after gaining access…
Kenyan startup VunaPay is an agri-fintech company dedicated to solving the problem of delayed payments…
The Mineworkers Investment Company (MIC), a prominent South African investment firm with a 30-year legacy…
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BUSINESS
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…
Capitec, South Africa’s second-largest retail bank, is deepening its foray into the entertainment sector through a new partnership with MultiChoice, the parent company of DStv. This collaboration will provide Capitec’s 12 million active app users with access to discounted DStv Stream plans, further enhancing the bank’s value proposition and solidifying…
Lesaka Technologies, a fintech firm listed on the Nasdaq, has successfully finalized the purchase of Adumo, another fintech entity, for a total consideration of $96 million. The transaction was a combination of cash and stock, with Lesaka disbursing $13 million in cash. The acquisition price saw an increase of $10…
MultiChoice Kenya has announced an impending price adjustment for its DStv subscriptions, with increases of up to KSh500 set to take effect from November 1, 2024. The adjustment will see the cost of the DStv Premium package rise to KSh11,000 from the current KSh10,500, while the Compact Plus package will…
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The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation have declared the victors of the Milken-Motsepe Prize…
After a two-month hiatus and a significant restructuring that eliminated all positions in the US…
Syndicate Bio, a Nigerian biotech startup, has embarked on a groundbreaking collaboration with SOPHiA GENETICS,…
Future Africa, a prominent venture capital firm with a pan-African focus, has joined forces with…
Seamfix, an established identity solutions enterprise with a 17-year history, has successfully secured a $4.5…
The Co-creation Hub (CcHub), in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, has unveiled the second group…
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Lenovo has announced the appointment of Shashank Sharma as the new executive director and general…
Bloomberg tracks the fortunes of some 2,800 billionaires. Of those, 145 are worth at least…
Former Chelsea and Cote d’ Ivoire football star, Didier Drogba has entered into an agreement…
In less than one month after one of the co-founders of Jobberman, Ayodeji Adewunmi resigned…
Chibawanye Ene, a Nigerian-born US-based doctor, has won the 2019 Ronald L. Bittner Award on…
Qualcomm’s executive team has received bonuses for settling a bitter multi-billion dollar legal battle with Apple,…
Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin has started the year with a ‘green’ candle month. January has seen BTC climb…
A group of some world’s elite central banks are coming together on an initiative to…
Luno the leading cryptocurrency firm has seen a significant change in the way digital assets…
One of the first and still one of the best crypto exchanges, Luno is delighted…
Google has become the latest big tech company to make a move into banking and personal…
Luno’s CEO Marcus Swanepoel, speaking at AfricaCom 2019, has outlined how the implementation and use…