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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…
Social media has changed the game for fame, making it possible for celebrities to build…
Despite a recent 3-0 loss to Wolves, now sitting 14th in the table, and the…
Most of us are familiar with the fundamental role the Sun plays in our survival.…
With 567 million people lacking access to electricity, sub-Saharan Africa remains the least electrified region…
President-elect Donald Trump has formally requested the Supreme Court to postpone the implementation of a…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has granted MTN Nigeria the authority to disconnect Exchange Telecommunications…
BUSINESS
The Moroccan-based startup Userguest, known for its innovative platform that assists hotels in maximizing their direct revenues, has successfully secured a seed funding round of EUR2.2 million (US$2.4 million). This financial milestone is set to propel the company into a phase of rapid expansion and further development of its product…
Between the years 2020 and 2022, Ecobank Kenya experienced significant financial losses amounting to millions of dollars due to vulnerabilities in its card operations team. These vulnerabilities opened the door for potential fraudulent activities by both merchants and staff members, according to an internal report obtained by TechCabal. The report,…
Sultan Ventures, a venture firm based in the United States, has recently completed the acquisition of Egypt’s Acasia Group, a conglomerate known for its multi-incubator operations and angel investment syndicate. This strategic move marks Sultan Ventures’ entry into the Middle East and Africa (MENA) region, underscoring its dedication to pursuing…
TymeBank, a pioneering digital bank in South Africa, has achieved a significant milestone by attracting an investment of R169 million (around $9.5 million) from African Rainbow Capital (ARC) while also reaching a customer base of over 9.5 million. According to ARC’s latest annual financial report for the fiscal year ending…
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The Nigeria Startup Act (NSA), signed into law in 2022, is starting to make its…
The second cohort for the prestigious Injini Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, focused on South African…
The Agribusiness Challenge Fund, established by the Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity, is…
Pula, an innovative insurance technology firm based in Kenya, has recently garnered a substantial $20…
ALX Ventures, the entrepreneurial facilitation division of ALX, has recently extended its reach to South…
OceanHub Africa, recognized as the foremost facilitator of ocean-impact entrepreneurship in Africa, has publicized the…
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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.…