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Moove, a fintech startup originating from Nigeria, has forged a strategic partnership with Waymo, Alphabet’s…
Seedstars Africa Ventures I, a venture capital fund dedicated to early-stage African startups, has achieved…
WhatsApp has introduced the familiar, bouncing “three dots” indicator that will appear when someone on…
Tanzanian startup ClickPesa has introduced ClickPesa MFI, a comprehensive financial platform specifically designed for microfinance…
Tunisian startup Konnect, a trailblazer in digital payment solutions across North Africa, has successfully secured…
UK-based e-mobility company OX Delivers has inked a groundbreaking $163 million multi-year contract to launch…
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Sudan’s National Telecoms Corporation (NTC) and telecommunications provider Sudatel have formed a strategic partnership to…
Internet search giant Google has announced the appointment of Kabelo Makwane as its new country…
TelCables Nigeria, a subsidiary of Angola Cables, is set to establish a new point of…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) of Nigeria has initiated an investigation into…
On Thursday, Safaricom, a leading telecommunications company in Kenya, announced that its mobile money service,…
Global shared mobility platform Bolt has extended its Bolt Accelerator Programme to South Africa, following…
A new player, eGroupX, has entered the South African financial and telecommunications sector, offering a…
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MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita has taken proactive steps to address employee concerns in the wake of allegations surrounding his leadership, favoritism, and the group’s performance. In response, he assured staff that the company has robust governance mechanisms to handle issues related to employees and senior management effectively. Some of…
MTN is currently facing significant internal challenges, including disputes among its top executives and a notable departure of senior leaders from its South African division. The Sunday Times has highlighted dissatisfaction with the direction of the company under CEO Ralph Mupita, who assumed leadership on September 1, 2020. Reports suggest…
Airtel Nigeria Telesonic Limited, the fiber service division of Airtel Nigeria, has secured three pivotal telecom licenses from the Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC), approximately seven months post its inception. The telecommunications giant has been awarded a National Long Distance (NLD) license, an Internet Service Provider (ISP) license, and a Sales…
Logidoo, a logistics company committed to enhancing trade throughout Africa, has introduced Afridoo, an innovative platform aimed at streamlining online commerce and bolstering African entrepreneurs. Established in 2020 by Tamsir Ousmane Traoré, Logidoo has crafted an all-encompassing logistics solution that spans the entire supply chain. The company’s approach includes collaboration…
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Villgro Africa, a healthcare-centric incubator and investment firm, is extending its support to African female…
Planet42, a car subscription service based in South Africa, has raised $16 million, the equivalent…
Four seasoned ex-managers from Nigerian fintech company, Paystack, are stepping down to establish a new…
According to a report by Salient Advisory, funding for women-led healthtech firms in Africa surged…
Africa’s largest startup, Flutterwave, has announced plans to close down its virtual card service, Barter…
Endeavor Kenya, the East African chapter of the global Endeavor organization, has introduced the first…
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“True success is not about buying a house in Banana Island but rather the impact…
Popular actor and songwriter, Folarin Falana a.k.a Falz a.k.a FalzTheBahdGuy has dropped a new political…
As parts of its mandate to develop and regulate Information Technology in Nigeria, The National…
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji has been named among the World Economic Forum 2018 Young Global Leaders (YGL),…
Facebook does its biggest-ever management reshuffle and embraces blockchain.
EcoCash CEO, Natalie Jabangwe has been selected by the World Economic Forum to join its Young Global Leaders Class of 2018.