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Swedfund, the Swedish government’s development finance institution, has officially named Siongo Kisoso as its new…
Apple is gearing up for its annual fall event, a major showcase where it is…
The Invigilator, a South African education technology company specializing in secure remote assessment solutions, has…
I can still remember the excitement of playing Call of Duty late at night, shouting…
United Bank for Africa (UBA) has partnered with Mastercard to launch a prepaid card designed…
In a significant ruling, a federal judge has decided that while Google acted illegally to…
Global media analytics company Nielsen has announced its plan to exit South Africa within the…
KawiSafi Ventures, a leading for-profit impact investment fund focused on accelerating access to off-grid solar…
The Dutch development finance institution FMO has announced a proposed $35 million first-loss equity investment…
MOPO, a UK-based technology company dedicated to sustainable energy access, has secured a £5 million…
Nigerian agri-tech platform Babban Gona has secured a $7.5 million debt investment from British International…
Union Bank of Nigeria has officially completed its merger with Titan Trust Bank Limited, closing…
Twelve months ago, Peerless Technologies made a bold commitment: to build a modern core banking…
Instagram is experimenting with a new feature that could change how users interact with its…
Business
BankservAfrica, the automated clearing house and settlements hub for South Africa, has undergone a significant brand refresh, changing its name to PayInc. This change is more than a simple rebranding; it represents a major strategic shift to align the company with the rapidly evolving digital payments landscape in South Africa.…
Infra Impact Investment Managers, a firm focused on infrastructure projects in Southern Africa, has announced a new investment in Green Create, a company specializing in converting waste into valuable resources. Green Create’s operations, which span both South Africa and Mauritius, address critical environmental and energy challenges in the region. Green…
Inside Capital Partners, an investment firm, has announced a new partnership with RDG Africa, a company that specializes in providing solar home systems and clean energy solutions. Founded in 2018, RDG is transforming lives by delivering affordable, reliable, and sustainable electricity to underserved households and small businesses through its innovative pay-as-you-go model. With…
Roosevelt Ogbonna, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, has stepped down from his position as a non-executive director at its parent company, Access Holdings Plc. This move, which became effective after Ogbonna served on the board for three and a half years, is a direct…
Startup
Sukhiba, the Kenyan startup known for its innovative use of WhatsApp in business communications, has…
Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH), the flagship philanthropic initiative of the Jack Ma Foundation, continues to…
Innovation in startups rarely follows a straight line. In Africa’s dynamic startup landscape, adaptability is…
Gather Ventures, an impact investment firm founded by Kenyan-born Jo Opot, has launched a climate-focused investment fund dedicated…
Dropin, a Nigerian start-up pioneering portable NFC-based contactless payment solutions for Africa’s road transport sector, has announced…
Kenyan electric mobility startup BasiGo has launched the country’s first pilot program for electric matatus—the iconic public transport…
people
Maziv, the parent company of Vumatel and Dark Fibre Africa, has announced the appointment of…
Rui Faria, an esteemed member of the executive board and the Chief Commercial Officer at…
After two decades of transformative leadership, Axxela Limited, a trailblazer in natural gas and energy…
Elon Musk has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first person to reach a…
Pan African Towers, a prominent Nigerian telecommunications infrastructure provider serving clients such as 9mobile and…
GitLab, a renowned platform for developers and security, has announced the appointment of Bill Staples…
Cryptocurrency
In recent years, the rise of cryptocurrency has dramatically altered the global financial landscape. Nations…
On the eve of her husband’s inauguration as the President of the United States, incoming…
Donald Trump has once again made headlines, this time venturing into the cryptocurrency world with…
Kenya’s National Treasury has initiated a public consultation process for a new bill and policy…
The Russian government has imposed a ban on cryptocurrency mining in ten of its regions…
The second annual Global Survey on Crypto and Web3, conducted by Consensys in collaboration with…