MTN Group Exits Yemen Leaving Behind Millions of Subscribers
MTN Group announced today that it is ceasing operations in Yemen, in the Middle East. The company has been steadily…
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Apple’s Electric Car With Full Self-Driving Capabilities Is Set to Debut in 2025
Bloomberg News reported on Thursday that Apple is pushing to launch its electric car as early as 2025 and refocusing…
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Google Meet Unveils New Immersive Backgrounds for Video Calls on Web
Google Meet has introduced new immersive backgrounds and styles, allowing Web users to change their backgrounds while on a video…
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Tingo Fintech and Blockchain Cudos Collaborate to End Poverty Premium in Nigeria
Mobile FinTech Tingo has announced its collaboration with the decentralized cloud computing network Cudos to tackle the poverty premium through…
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Facebook is testing News Feed controls that will allow users to see fewer posts from groups and pages.
Facebook announced on Thursday that it is conducting a test that will give users a smidgeon more control over what…
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Kippa,a Nigerian startup receives a $3.2m pre-seed for its small business finance management app
Millions of small businesses around the world have operated offline over the past decade, especially in emerging markets. As a…
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Zambian’s Lake Harvest has joined the Tingg digital payment ecosystem.
Cellulant, a leading Pan-African payments firm, has teamed with Lake Harvest, one of Zambia’s leading fish distributors, to enable mobile…
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KIWE, an Egyptian fintech startup, has received funding to help it expand.
Egyptian fintech start-up KIWE has been working on venture capital strategies to support key investments to drive growth. Founded in…
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Grammarly raises $200 million at a $13 billion valuation to help you become a better writer with artificial intelligence
Grammarly, the popular editing tool for writing beginners, has raised $ 200 million out of $ 13 billion from new…
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NCC plans to bolster special numbering service segment of the telecommunication sector
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is taking a decisive regulatory move to ensure sustainability, profitability and fair competition in the Special Numbering Service (SNS)…
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UNDP Accelerator Labs and AfriLabs partner to promote innovation policy in Africa
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Accelerator Labs and AfriLabs announced their partnership and the way forward with live and…
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Angola & Nigeria Now Have Access to These New IoT-Enabled Healthcare Programmes
Telecom26 today announced that longtime end users of SystemOne have chosen it to provide connectivity to new clinics across Angola…
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Instagram Launches Badges to Help Creators Earn Money From Followers
Instagram Badges has now officially started rolling out. The feature allows creators to earn money from their followers. Badges allow…
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Ozow, a South African startup, has raised $48 million in a Series B financing funded by Tencent.
Ozow, the South African payment gateway, raised $ 48 million in a Series B funding round to expand the availability…
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4 African blockchain startups have received funding and incubation from CV Labs
Four African blockchain startups have been selected to participate in the CV Labs global incubation program run by venture capital…
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Nigerian Mobility Startup Shuttlers Raises $ 1.6 Million in African Seed Round
Nigerian tech-enabled mobility startup Shuttlers has raised a US$1.6 million seed round and shared plans to scale operations across cities…
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TikTok enhances its Safety Center materials following study on detrimental difficulties.
TikTok has developed a bad reputation for harboring dangerous viral “challenges” in its application, which in the worst case, have…
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5 observations on Nigeria’s Central Bank Digital Currency eNaira by IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a statement regarding its observation on eNaira, the new digital currency of Nigeria’s…
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Tyro, an Egyptian firm, has acquired Nafham, a fellow ed-tech platform.
Tyro, an Egyptian startup educational technology platform that connects students with qualified instructors through individual and group sessions, is acquiring…
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Nokia intends to offer telecom companies a cloud-based software subscription service.
Nokia said on Wednesday that it plans to launch a cloud-based software subscription service aimed at telecommunications companies to provide…
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Microsoft Names Director of New Office for “African Transformation”
Microsoft, the global tech giant, is establishing the Africa Transformation Office as part of doubling its investment on the continent,…
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PesaChoice and Viebeg based in Rwanda have raised seed funding from the Kigali-based Norrsken Foundation.
Rwanda’s technology start-ups PesaChoice and Viebeg have raised seed funding from the Kigali-based Norrsken Foundation. Founded in 2016 by Niklas…
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Airtel Africa could soon be working as a “super agent” in Nigeria
Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services, with a presence in 14 countries across Africa, today announces…
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How Ecommerce is Creating a Market for Online Shoppers and Vendors Using Social Media Platforms
The emergence of ecommerce in Africa has seen online shoppers take advantage of the convenience it offers, as goods can now be…
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Google Meet has been updated for Premium Workspace users with support for up to 500 attendees
Google Meet has been updated to support up to 500 participants in Premium Workspace video conferencing services. The company has…
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The Nigerian money transfer startup Aboki Africa is raising start-up capital
Nigerian money transfer startup Aboki Africa has raised a round of seed capital to help the team grow and expand…
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iCompass, a Tunisia’s startup helps companies speak their customers language using AI
Tunisian startup iCompass is using artificial intelligence to help companies across Africa and the Middle East communicate with their customers…
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South Africa security startup AURA raises $4m Series A funding round
South African security and medical response marketplace AURA has secured a ZAR62 million (US$4 million) Series A funding round to…
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South African based African Bank leverages WhatsApp with Chat Banking
Ever wished you had your own personal bank assistant on speed dial? Well look no further. The banking experience has…
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Uganda’s Zembo gets $3.4m investment to scale electric motorcycle business
Zembo, a Ugandan electric mobility startup, has obtained a $3.4 million investment grant to expand its electric motorcycle company in…
