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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new naira payment solution designed to…
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Applications are now open for the Women Techsters Fellowship Programme, a free, one-year initiative designed…
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As Nigeria grapples with inflation at 34.80%, individuals and businesses all over the country are…
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The Competition Commission of South Africa has approved a significant transaction in which MultiChoice is set to divest a 60% stake in its insurance subsidiary, NMS Insurance Services (NMSIS), to the renowned insurance and financial services conglomerate, Sanlam. The deal, which carries a hefty price tag of R2.7 billion (equivalent…
Uber Eats, the widely-used online food ordering and delivery service, has announced the launch of new in-app safety features aimed at protecting its couriers amidst a rise in theft and violence against eCommerce delivery personnel in South Africa. The platform is set to introduce a suite of safety measures to…
Luno, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has significantly broadened its payment support within South Africa by enhancing its collaboration with merchants to facilitate crypto payments. In a strategic partnership with Zapper, Luno has made it possible for its users to make purchases using cryptocurrencies at over 31,000 merchant locations nationwide. This…
Spotify, the renowned online audio streaming platform, has announced a significant price increase of over 40% for its Premium subscribers. The company stated that this adjustment in the Premium Individual subscription fee is essential to sustain innovation in its product offerings and features, ensuring that users continue to enjoy an…
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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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WhatsApp was built with a focus on privacy and a disdain for ads, but the Facebook-owned service is now under pressure to make money.
Uche Ofodile has joined MTN as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Lonestar Cell, MTN Liberia.…
Emmerson Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe’s current President; Trevor Noah, host of the Daily Show, Kehinde Wiley, New York City-based…
Sam Bhattacharyya and Tunde Alawode met at MIT where they worked together to establish an edtech…
Nigeria’s eCommerce startup, Konga, has appointed Olusiji Ijogun as its chairman with effect from April…
You can call it catching them very young. In a fast paced technologically evolving world…