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In a bid to rebrand and promote Nigeria’s image globally, the Federal Government has partnered…
In today’s fast-paced digital world, mobile devices have become essential for managing emails, including Gmail…
Around the world, government organizations are increasingly scrutinizing Google for its monopolistic practices. The Japan…
Christmas in Nigeria is a colorful celebration filled with food, family, and festivities. Whether it’s…
The Christmas season in Nigeria is alive and unique, with traditions, events, and celebrations full…
Mukuru, a next-generation financial services company, has achieved a significant milestone by securing a deposit-taking…
Kenya’s Communication Authority (CA) has introduced a proposal for new licensing rules aimed at cybercafés.…
Stanford Seed, in collaboration with the African Management Institute, is set to offer a comprehensive…
Egyptian fintech startup oliv has achieved a significant milestone by securing the country’s first digital…
Moroccan fintech startup Talaty, which is revolutionizing financing for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with…
After a prolonged hiatus of four years, Facebook, now rebranded as Meta, is on the…
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BUSINESS
M-KOPA Holding, a startup specializing in asset financing, has been mandated to fulfill tax obligations in Kenya following an unsuccessful appeal at a tax tribunal. The company had contested a tax bill amounting to $6.8 million for the years 2017 to 2019, leveraging its incorporation in the UK as the…
Visa has recently unveiled the names of five distinguished African female entrepreneurs who have advanced to the final round of the She’s Next Programme, a strategic initiative crafted to bolster the growth and success of women entrepreneurs across the African continent. This commendable programme is brought to life through a…
The South African-based international calling application, Talk360, has successfully garnered $1.4 million in a pre-Series A funding round. This significant financial injection is aimed at propelling the company towards its ambitious target of connecting seven million users by the year 2025. Additionally, the funding is expected to pave the way…
The Mastercard Foundation is taking a significant step to support young women and girls in Africa by expanding its partnerships with the Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED) and the Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE). This renewed collaboration aims to break down financial and social barriers to education, impacting over…
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The Global Startup Awards Africa is encouraging African innovators and entrepreneurs to submit their entries…
The inaugural program of the RevUp Women Initiative concluded with a grand business showcase, where…
Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures (VKAV) has reached a significant milestone by closing its first fund at…
During the FINCA Ventures Prize Competition, twelve African entrepreneurs each received a share of US$400,000…
After six months of litigation, Kenyan fintech company Pezesha and B2B eCommerce platform MarketForce arrived…
Zuri, a Pan-African beauty startup, has received its initial institutional tech investment from Launch Africa…
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Starta owner, Dotun Olowoporoku, has joined venture catalyst firm, Novastar Ventures. He is an Associate Investment…
Accenture Plc has reported the death of its former CEO, Pierre Nanterme, who stepped down…
Who really invented Please Call Me? The long-running saga is in the news again, but…
Former MTN Consultant Ari Kahn remains adamant that he was the inventor of the “Please Call Me” idea.
Wang Weijing, an executive at Chinese tech giant Huawei, has been fired following his charges of espionage in Poland.
In her 25 years of marriage to Jeff Bezos, MacKenzie Bezos has been a loyal ambassador for Amazon, the company that made her and her husband the richest couple in the world.
Cryptocurrency
Engaging in global business has been made seamless. Thanks to technology, you have…
Zimbabwe’s high court has lifted the Reserve bank’s ban on cryptocurrencies. The Reserve bank had earlier…
HTC has revealed plans for a smartphone powered by blockchain. The Android-powered Exodus device will feature…
Zimbabwe’s cryptocurrencies exchange, Golix, has partnered with Blockstarters, South Africa’s crypto/blockchain hub and incubator, in a…
Startups are currently invited to apply for the Swiss based Kickstart Accelerator Programme. Kickstart Accelerator…
Google plans to ban online advertisements promoting cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings starting in June.…