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How Nigeria’s $40M Startup Fund Aims to Fuel Tech Innovation
Ex-Bundle CEO Emmanuel Babalola Joins Fincra as Chief Commercial and Growth Officer
Raenest To Expand Cross-Border Payment Solutions with $11M Series A Investment
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Marketforce Technologies, once a promising name in Africa’s B2B e-commerce space, has been ordered by a Kenyan court to pay KES 2.1 million ($16,000)...
Jiji, the African e-commerce giant, is taking a big leap beyond the continent. The company has set its sights on Bangladesh, a country with...
Paystack, the African payments company owned by Stripe, has sent a cease and desist notice to crypto startup Zap Africa after launching its new...
The tragic death of Adetunji ‘TeeJay’ Opayele has sparked an outpouring of public outrage, with over 57,000 people signing a change.org petition demanding a...
MTN South Africa and Lynk Global just pulled off something big—they made Africa’s first phone call via satellite. This could be a game-changer for...
Kenyan buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) fintech Lipa Later has officially entered administration as of March 24, 2025, following months of financial trouble and unsuccessful fundraising efforts....
MyFoodAngels, the grocery delivery startup known for farm-fresh foods and personalized meal recommendations, is taking a big step towards sustainability by rolling out eco-friendly...
Nigerian fintech company Payhippo has officially rebranded to Rivy, signaling a major shift from SME lending to clean energy financing. Along with this transformation,...
Russia’s biggest automaker, AvtoVAZ, is making a bold move into Nigeria as part of its strategy to expand beyond its home turf. The company,...
MTN Group and Airtel Africa are teaming up to share network infrastructure in Nigeria and Uganda. This move is all about cutting costs and...
Adeniyi Abiodun, Mysten Labs co-founder, and his wife, Gloria, are funding Africa’s next generation of software engineers. They’ve set up a $1.3 million endowment...
UBA lost ₦1.14 billion to fraud in 2024 but still recorded a ₦766.6 billion after-tax profit according to its latest audited financial statements. The...
SpaceX is gearing up to launch a next-generation Starlink dish that promises significantly faster internet speeds, potentially reaching up to 1Gbps—far beyond the current...
MultiChoice Ghana, the company behind DStv, is set to increase subscription prices again, with adjustments kicking in from April 1, 2025. This time, the...
African Verve cardholders now have an easier way to shop on Temu and pay in their local currencies, thanks to a new partnership between...
Paystack just dropped a new product, and if you’re tired of clunky bank apps or high transaction fees, this one’s worth paying attention to....
Dubai-based fintech startup Enza has just secured $6 million in seed funding to help African banks and fintechs improve their payment infrastructure. Founded in...
The Nigerian government is stepping up its support for tech startups with a new $40 million fund aimed at early-stage companies. For years, Nigeria’s...
Flutterwave, Africa’s top payments technology company, is making moves in Ghana again. This time, they’ve integrated Pay With Bank Transfer in partnership with Affinity...
Unity Bank has just made a big leadership change. Ebenezer Kolawole is stepping in as the Acting Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, taking over from...
Vendease, the Nigerian foodtech startup, is shaking things up in a big way. In a bid to cut costs and boost profitability, the company...
Airtel Nigeria has adjusted its internet and voice plan prices, marking a 50% increase just a week after MTN Nigeria made a similar move....
A former high-ranking executive at Kuda, one of Nigeria’s prominent fintech startups, has taken legal action in the United Kingdom, alleging workplace discrimination, a...
MTN Nigeria has adjusted its internet tariffs, implementing a price increase that has sparked mixed reactions among subscribers. While the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)...
Fincra, a leading B2B payment infrastructure provider, has appointed Emmanuel Babalola as its new Chief Commercial and Growth Officer. This move comes as the...
Raenest, a Nigerian fintech specializing in cross-border payments, has secured $11 million in a Series A funding round, bringing its total funding to $14.3...
UR-PR has launched a revolutionary tool designed to elevate African music on the global stage. The new web app offers African musicians and labels...
In a significant technological advance, Nigeria has introduced its first multilingual large language model (LLM), a groundbreaking development announced by Dr. Bosun Tijani, the...
TLcom Capital, a prominent venture capital firm with a focus on Africa, has successfully completed funding for its second technology-focused fund, TIDE Africa Fund...
Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, the Minister of Communications and Digitalisation in Ghana, has announced the initiation of a legislative framework specifically designed to foster the growth...
SpaceX has embarked on a proactive campaign to curtail the utilization of its Starlink high-speed internet service in regions where it lacks authorization. Recent...
BasiGo, a Kenyan startup specializing in electric bus solutions, has secured a substantial $3 million investment from the CFAO Group, aimed at amplifying its...
Kofa, an industry leader in energy infrastructure solutions in Ghana, and Max, a trailblazer in electric vehicle technology across Africa, have unveiled an exciting...
HD PLUS Ghana is transitioning from a subscription model to a free-to-air model on June 13, 2024, facilitated by the WAPS platform. SES HD...
Bolt, a prominent ride-hailing service across Africa, has introduced its latest offering, the ‘Scheduled Rides’ feature, in key cities such as Johannesburg, Cape Town,...
MarketForce, a Kenyan startup specializing in sales force automation software, has made a strategic pivot, discontinuing its B2B eCommerce platform, RejaReja, and launching a...
Pula, a Kenyan-based insurtech firm, has garnered a substantial $20 million in series B funding to bolster its presence across Africa, Latin America, and...
In a bold move to redefine playlist creation, Spotify, the leading music streaming service, introduces a beta feature allowing Premium subscribers to craft personalized...
Elon Musk spearheads X’s fight against bots with the introduction of annual fees for new accounts, aiming to enhance platform integrity. A significant change...
ThriveAgric, a pioneering Nigerian agritech startup, has unveiled a groundbreaking collaboration with Acorn Rabobank aimed at empowering over 30,000 smallholder farmers. This strategic partnership...
MultiChoice, the pay-TV giant listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), has unveiled a strategic partnership with Canal+, the French media powerhouse, divulging details...
Baobab Network, a prominent early-stage investor dedicated to fostering startups across Africa, has acquired Reflector Marketing, a leading strategy and branding agency headquartered in...
In a recent development within Ghana’s fintech landscape, Kingsley Abrokwah, the visionary behind KudiGo, has revealed his decision to step down as CEO of...
After a protracted six-month legal tussle, Kenyan fintech startup Pezesha and B2B eCommerce platform MarketForce have finally reached a settlement outside the courtroom. In...
Following the introduction of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency on April 5, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe anticipates the restoration of online payment services...
Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive detained since February, has entered a plea of not guilty to money laundering accusations leveled against him by Nigerian...
Vivendi SE’s Canal+ has presented an all-cash bid to acquire MultiChoice Group Ltd., valuing the South African broadcaster’s shares at $2.9 billion. Canal+ proposes...
Embarking on a mission to streamline Africa’s pharmaceutical landscape, Remedial Health, a pioneering health tech startup, has introduced an enhanced iteration of its consumer-facing...
In a strategic move aimed at empowering its citizens and bolstering digital infrastructure, the Federal Government of Nigeria is gearing up to unveil three...
In a bid to ease communication expenses for travelers between their borders, Benin and Ghana are poised to roll out free roaming starting July...
South Africa has officially enacted legislation for its digital nomad visa, signaling a significant move to adapt to the shifting landscape of the global...
RightCard Payment Services Limited, operating under the name LemFi, has proudly announced the Central Bank of Kenya’s approval for its remittance operations into Kenya....
Mono, a trailblazing Nigerian open banking fintech, has joined forces with Mastercard, marking a significant milestone in financial innovation as they introduce Mono’s DirectPay...
Yango Delivery, a tech-driven platform facilitating swift in-city delivery services, has rolled out Cargo Express, a novel feature aimed at simplifying the transportation of...
The world mourns the loss of Dr. Thomas Mensah, a trailblazer in the realm of fiber optics technology, whose innovative strides have fundamentally reshaped...
In a significant transition, Stephen Blewett, an accomplished leader in the telecommunications space, has officially assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at...
Y Combinator, the renowned US startup accelerator, has injected $500,000 into Triply, an emerging African travel platform headquartered in Kenya. Founded by Peter Wachira...
Binance Holdings Ltd has unveiled its inaugural board of directors, marking a pivotal moment in the company’s evolution. Led by Chief Executive Officer Richard...
Adding another significant chapter to its investment portfolio, Verdant Capital Hybrid Fund recently injected $3 million in preferred equity into Zeepay, marking the fund’s...
Wi-flix, Africa’s dynamic streaming platform, partners with MTN to expand to Zambia, energizing the continent’s digital entertainment landscape. Following its triumphant stride through Kenya,...
