Internet of Things Africa introduces Sigfox to Nigeria, boosts infrastructure with LPWAN
Internet of Things (IoT) Africa has signed an agreement with the OG network pioneer and leading IoT service provider, sigfox…
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How blockchain adoption for payments will aid AfCFTA goals
At a time when cross-border trading is high on the agenda with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement,…
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Facebook, Comic Republic unveil online book to tackle fake news
Social Media platform, Facebook and Comic Republic have announced the launch of #NoFalseNewsZone online comic book, an educational comic series…
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Health tech startup mPharma acquires Vine Pharmacy, enters Uganda
mPharma, a Ghanaian health startup, has taken a controlling stake in Uganda’s Vine Pharmacy for an undisclosed amount, marking the…
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Complaints mount as eNaira app tops 100,000 downloads
Less than 48 hours after its official launch by President Muhammadu Buhari, the individual wallet for eNaira has recorded more…
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SA’s Black Friday 2021 – When Is It & What You Can Expect
Black Friday is the retail holiday in many countries across the globe. The phenomenon was popularised in the US as…
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“Severe” Internet Shutdown in Sudan as the Military Violently Seize Power
Local media in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum are reporting that internet services across the region have been interrupted, with…
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Co-investment fund launched by ABAN, AfriLabs to proceed after successful pilot
The co-investment fund Catalytic Africa, established in 2019 by the African Business Angels Network (ABAN) and AfriLabs, has concluded a…
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Nigeria’s Autochek raises $13.1m seed funding round for West Africa expansion
Nigerian auto-tech startup Autochek has raised a US$13.1 million seed funding round to bolster its core auto loan processing platform…
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Tesla surpasses $1 trillion market value
Tesla’s market valuation hit and then surpassed the $1 trillion mark Monday, a milestone reached by the company 11 years…
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Top 10 Wealthiest African Countries According GDP in 2021
Spanning 54 countries, Africa is a powerhouse in the world of natural resources and innovation. Resources like diamonds, sugar, gold,…
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Mastercard Appoints New Country Manager for South Africa
Mastercard has appointed Gabriel Swanepoel as the new Country Manager for Mastercard in South Africa. This serves as a promotion…
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Bitcoin Climb Continues as Ether Price Movement Garners Attention, Memecoins Surge After Elon Musk Tweet
Bitcoin grabbed all the headlines in the crypto world last week marking a new all-time high but ended the week…
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YouTube rolls out personalized ‘New to you’ feed to help users discover content
YouTube is rolling out a designated “New to you” tab on its platform after testing the feature earlier this year. The new…
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YC-backed Nigerian agri-tech startup Vendease closes $3.2m seed round
Y Combinator-backed Nigerian agri-tech startup Vendease has raised US$3.2 million in seed funding to expand operations and build out its…
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CcHub’s new Seedr programme to kick off in Namibia
Co-Creation Hub (CcHub), the Lagos-based hub, accelerator and investor that has been expanding across Africa of late, has launched its…
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SA’s DigsConnect expands internationally with Student.com partnership
South African online student accommodation marketplace DigsConnect has entered into an agreement with the world’s largest student accommodation site, Student.com,…
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SA clean-tech startup Brayfoil selected for Katapult Ocean accelerator, banks funding
South African clean-tech startup Brayfoil Technologies has been selected to take part in the Katapult Ocean accelerator, in addition to…
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DHL Africa to close down its online retail service, eShop, on Oct 30
After two years of operation, DHL Africa is shutting down its pan-African online retail platform, e-Shop, at the end of the…
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SABC to Air Sports Content from the Whole of Africa “For the First Time”
APO Group, a leading Pan-African communications consultancy has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC),…
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SA gaming startup, Skrmiish, bases new gaming app on BTC blockchain to monetise winnings
Based in Cape Town, South Africa, Skrmiish, a gaming technology startup, has launched an app embedded with BTC blockchain to…
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How “Squid Game” is Being Used to Spread Malware & Steal User Info
During the month following its release, Squid Game, a South Korean survival drama TV series, became Netflix’s biggest show, with…
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Zoom Live Transcription Feature Now Available to All Free Users; New Accessibility Features Introduced
Zoom has now extended its live translation feature to all users — free and paid. The feature that auto-generates closed…
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Mastercard Partners with Bakkt to Enable Cryptocurrency into its Payment Platforms
Mastercard has sealed a multifaceted partnership with Bakkt to enable buying, selling and holding cryptocurrency, likewise delivering unique, crypto-centric loyalty…
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Nigeria Launches eNaira Digital Currency Amid Hope, Scepticism, and Plenty of Uncertainty
Nigeria on Monday became the first African nation to launch a digital currency – the eNaira – a move its…
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Google partners with UNESCO to support digital journalism training in Africa
Google has today launched the Global Initiative for Excellence in Journalism Education to enhance journalists’ training in Africa. The announcement…
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Tesla hints it may soon resume support for crypto payments
Tesla, the major electric vehicle manufacturer headed by Dogecoin (DOGE) proselytizer Elon Musk, has hinted that it may soon look…
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How storytelling can support your pitch to investors
There are a number of reasons a business needs investments, these investments could be in the pre-seed, Series A or B and…
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New report tracks emergence of Egypt as African tech startup powerhouse
Substantial increases in startup activity and a massive inflow of capital has seen the Egyptian startup ecosystem establish itself as…
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World Bank blacklists 18 Nigerian firms, individuals for corruption – Report
The World World Bank has blacklisted 18 Nigerian individuals and firms for engaging in corrupt practices, fraud and collusive practices in its…
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