OpenAI announced on Thursday the introduction of SearchGPT, an innovative AI-powered search engine with real-time access to information from the internet. This move positions the Microsoft-b… Read More

Plentify, a pioneering climate technology enterprise based in South Africa, has successfully concluded a funding round that was 50% more subscribed than initially anticipated, securing subst… Read More

The African Centre for a Green Economy’s Green Innovation Hub (GiH) has recently opened applications for its Just Transition Innovation Programme (JTIP). This initiative is on the look… Read More

Africa Data Centres (ADC), a subsidiary of Cassava Technologies, has unveiled a major expansion project at its CPT1 facility in Cape Town, South Africa. Armed with a $500 million investment… Read More

Intron Health, a Nigerian AI startup specialising in speech-to-text transcription tools for healthcare workers, has successfully raised $1.6 million in a pre-seed funding round. The investme… Read More

Ticketmaster, a subsidiary of Live Nation Entertainment, has announced the acquisition of Quicket, a major ticketing platform based in South Africa. This strategic move marks a significant s… Read More

Changelabs, a prominent supporter of entrepreneurial initiatives, has introduced its premier Fintech for a Future accelerator program in Egypt. This program is designed to assist fintech sta… Read More

Kemitt, the premier Egyptian online marketplace for furniture and home accessories, has announced its foray into the Saudi Arabian market, fueled by a recent funding round with undisclosed f… Read More

Stitch, a South African company specializing in payments infrastructure, is set to organize its third annual Scale Summit on Thursday, October 3, in Johannesburg. This year’s summit wi… Read More

Nick Imudia, who was serving as the CEO of d.light, a solar energy company, and had previously held the position of Chief Executive Officer at Konga, a leading Nigerian e-commerce firm, has… Read More

The Nigerian Federal Government has unveiled an ambitious plan to significantly expand the nation’s fibre-optic infrastructure by 90,000 kilometres. The expansion, dubbed the Fibre For… Read More

The Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) recent licensing of seven new Digital Credit Providers (DCPs) is a significant step in the regulation and oversight of the digital lending space in Ke… Read More

The startup journey is a thrilling rollercoaster. Fuelled by passion, innovation, and that relentless drive to disrupt the status quo, entrepreneurs embark on a mission to bring their vision… Read More

NASA has chosen SpaceX to design a specialized spacecraft tasked with the controlled de-orbiting of the International Space Station (ISS) in the year 2030. This significant contract, which c… Read More

Mama Money, a South African startup specializing in cross-border money transfers, has recently forged strategic partnerships with Access Bank and Paymentology, two renowned entities in the r… Read More

Samsung has officially announced that their upcoming Unpacked event, which is eagerly anticipated each summer, is scheduled to be held on July 10th in the heart of Paris, France. The news wa… Read More

Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, has officially responded to reports concerning the alleged purchase of his National Identification Number (… Read More

Kenya President William Ruto announced on Wednesday that he will halt the proposed tax hikes following significant public opposition. The decision comes after widespread protests against the… Read More

In a move set to revolutionise the technical recruitment process, Andela has introduced a game-changing “code playback” feature to its AI-powered Andela Talent Cloud (ATC) platfo… Read More

Kenya’s mobile money landscape has experienced a significant boost, with subscriber numbers surging to 38.7 million following the removal of withdrawal codes for transactions between A… Read More

In a detailed turn of events, Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has officially entered a plea of guilty to charges under the Espionage Act. This significant legal development took pl… Read More

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As technology continues to develop at a rapid pace, the need for regular device updates has become increasingly vital, including Chromebooks. These versatile devices, widely adopted in both… Read More

Kenyan President William Ruto has deployed military forces to quell nationwide anti-government protests that have resulted in at least five deaths and numerous injuries. The protests erupted… Read More

The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has revealed the 26 start-ups selected to participate in the Accelerator Stage (physical bootcamp) of the NSIA Prize for Innovation (NPI 2.0… Read More

Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has been released from a British prison and is set to plead guilty on Wednesday to violating US espionage law in a deal that will allow him to retur… Read More

Connect Money, an emerging fintech company specializing in banking-as-a-service (BaaS) with a focus on embedded finance, has recently concluded a successful seed funding round, securing $8 m… Read More

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has recently made it clear that it has no intention of interrupting internet services or degrading the quality of online connectivity, despite ongo… Read More

Online shoppers in South Africa are up in arms over impending changes to import tax regulations that will significantly increase costs for clothing items purchased from international retaile… Read More

Often overshadowed by their successors, the compact disc (CD) and the digital versatile disc (DVD), laserdiscs played a pivotal role in ushering in the digital revolution in home entertainme… Read More

French telecommunications giant Orange is reportedly exploring the sale of its 40% stake in Mauritius Telecom. Citing sources familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reports that Orange no longe… Read More

South Africa, grappling with one of the world’s most severe tuberculosis (TB) epidemics, is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) as a potent weapon in its fight to achieve the ambit… Read More

Apple Inc. is actively seeking collaborations to enhance its newly unveiled Apple Intelligence platform by incorporating generative artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. A report from t… Read More

Instagram has recently unveiled a new feature that allows users to live stream exclusively to a select group of people they’ve identified as Close Friends. Announced on a Thursday, the… Read More

A week following the online leak of phone numbers belonging to Kenyan government officials by unidentified individuals, the notorious hacker collective Anonymous has issued a threat to revea… Read More

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has made the decision not to renew the broadcasting license of OnDigital Media, the company responsible for operating StarSat… Read More

Breega, a venture capital firm headquartered in Paris, has recently unveiled its inaugural fund dedicated to the African market, named “Breega Africa Seed I.” This fund, amountin… Read More

Flutterwave, a leading provider of payment services, has embarked on a collaborative venture with Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to establish and outfit a cu… Read More

Downforce Technologies, a pioneering climate technology company based in London, has successfully secured $4.2 million in funding to enhance its product offerings with a focus on the African… Read More

In a significant move towards digital transformation in healthcare, the Lagos State Government, led by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has partnered with Interswitch, a leading African integrat… Read More

WhatsApp has announced new updates that will make calls across your devices even bigger and better, including support for up to 32 participants across all devices on a video call. Prior to t… Read More

Africa’s startup ecosystem is booming, brimming with innovative solutions tailored for the continent’s unique challenges. However, for these burgeoning ventures to truly thrive a… Read More

Standard Bank, Africa’s largest lender, has announced its decision to finance the controversial $5 billion East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project, sparking outrage from enviro… Read More

In a long-awaited victory for ride-hailing companies, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has reportedly signed an amendment to the National Land Transport Act, finally allowing platform… Read More

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) in collaboration with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has successfully completed the inaugural proof of concept for Project DESFT (Digital Economy Semi-Fung… Read More

Seven innovative African startups have been chosen as finalists for the 2024 edition of the ASME Innovation Showcase (ISHOW), a highly regarded international accelerator program focused on h… Read More

The social media platform previously recognized as Twitter has introduced a significant update to its privacy settings, particularly concerning the visibility of users’ “likes.&r… Read More

In a recent legal development, a Kenyan court has delivered an unexpected verdict that impacts Wasoko, a B2B e-commerce startup preparing for a merger with Egyptian counterpart MaxAB. The ba… Read More

eMsika, a pioneering agri-tech enterprise based in Zambia, has been making waves in the agricultural sector with its specialized digital platform designed to cater to the unique requirements… Read More

In South Africa, drivers and operators affiliated with Bolt, the e-hailing service, have voiced their discontent regarding the company’s practice of suspending drivers, which they perc… Read More

Zimbabwe has embarked on a public consultation initiative focused on cryptocurrencies, inviting input from crypto service providers. The objective of this exercise is to gather insights and… Read More

In a significant development on Wednesday, Apple reclaimed its position as the world’s most valuable company, surpassing Microsoft. This resurgence is fueled by the iPhone maker’… Read More

MultiChoice Group, a prominent broadcasting media company based in South Africa, has disclosed its operational results for the financial year that concluded in March 2024 (FY24). The report… Read More

TymeBank, a pioneering digital bank in South Africa, has embarked on a significant fundraising venture, seeking $150 million (approximately R2.79 billion) to enhance its growth and lay the g… Read More

The Republic of Guinea is taking proactive steps to expedite the expansion of its e-commerce sector by seeking a collaborative partnership with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Dev… Read More

In a significant development for cybersecurity, Moroccan startup Defendis has introduced an innovative AI-powered platform designed to bolster cyber threat intelligence. This cutting-edge so… Read More

On Monday, June 10, the stock price of Jumia, the prominent e-commerce platform in Africa, experienced a significant surge, reaching $8.67. This uptick is part of a surprising upward trend t… Read More

In an unforeseen turn of events, Elon Musk has instructed his legal team to request a California court to retract a lawsuit he had initiated against OpenAI and its chief executive, Sam Altma… Read More

The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, a program dedicated to accelerating the growth of African educational technology ventures, has extended its reach to Egypt after successful imple… Read More

Ethiopia has taken a significant step towards sustainable transportation with the inauguration of its largest electric vehicle (EV) factory in the city of Debre Berhan, located in the Amhara… Read More

American Express and Ecobank Group, a leading pan-African financial services provider, have announced a landmark agreement to significantly expand American Express Card acceptance across 21… Read More

OpenAI has announced a significant milestone in its journey to integrate artificial intelligence into the corporate world. The AI research and deployment company has signed a major deal with… Read More

In a strategic move to expand its cloud footprint in Africa, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has partnered with Orange Middle East & Africa (OMEA) to bring AWS Wavelength to Morocco and Senega… Read More

YouTube is rolling out “Playables”, a collection of free games you can play directly on the platform. In the last couple of months, a limited number of users in select markets ha… Read More

Safaricom in partnership with M-PESA Africa and Sumitomo Corporation has shortlisted nine startups to benefit from the Spark Accelerator Program, a platform for bold and visionary founders t… Read More

Brass, a Nigerian startup that provides tailored financial solutions to SMEs, has been acquired by a Paystack-led consortium with participation from PiggyVest, Ventures Platform, P1 Ventures… Read More

Pick n Pay’s on-demand grocery service, Asap!, has emerged as a dominant force in the South African market, securing the second-place position among on-demand grocery providers. This a… Read More

YouTube Music’s latest feature is transforming how we find songs. Now, you can simply hum a tune into your Android phone, and the app will work its magic – like having a song det… Read More

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has been fined R500,000 by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) for refusing to air a Democratic Alliance (DA) e… Read More

Elon Musk’s xAI, an ambitious artificial intelligence venture, has successfully raised $6 billion in a series B funding round, signaling strong investor confidence in Musk’s visi… Read More

Cryptocurrency exchange, Kucoin, announced that it has temporarily suspended all Peer-To-Peer (P2P) Nigerian Naira services and Fast Buy service via Naira cards. The exchange stated that the… Read More

Google has recently declared that it is now accepting applications for the 2024 iteration of its Hustle Academy, a specialized initiative designed to foster the expansion of small and medium… Read More

As the digital landscape in Nigeria continues to evolve, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is taking proactive steps to ensure a safer and more responsible onlin… Read More

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) is embracing digital transformation to streamline business registration in Nigeria. By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI), the agency… Read More

Viridian, an impact agency known for creating and implementing programs for budding entrepreneurs, investors, and entrepreneur support organizations throughout Africa, is inviting female-led… Read More

Digify Africa, in collaboration with Meta and the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation (MSDF), has announced the opening of applications for its Digify Pro Online digital entrepreneurship progr… Read More

Dr. Bosun Tijani, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy in Nigeria, announced that it is setting up a Digital Technology Exchange Programme Hub (Nigeria Startup Hous… Read More

OpenAI has shaken the AI world with the release of GPT-4o, its newest flagship generative pre-trained transformer model. Unlike its predecessor, GPT-4, this iteration boasts the moniker &ldq… Read More

In a surprising turn of events, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is set to undergo significant changes following Melinda French Gates’ recent announcement of her resignation. Th… Read More

The United Kingdom (UK) has unveiled its ambitious plan to propel Nigeria’s digital development through its Digital Development Strategy (DDS), aiming to equip over one million Nigeria… Read More

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced a significant milestone in its National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment drive. As of Friday, May 10, 2024, over 107 mil… Read More

Axmed, a revolutionary two-sided B2B healthcare marketplace platform, announced that it has raised $2 million in a seed funding round. This investment, led by Founderful Ventures, brings the… Read More

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MNZL, an Egyptian fintech startup, has announced the successful fundraise of $3.5 million. This capital injection aims to reshape the lending landscape in Egypt and the wider Middle East and… Read More

Canada’s regulatory agency for anti-money laundering announced on Thursday that it has imposed a fine of nearly C$6 million ($4.38 million) on cryptocurrency exchange Binance for breac… Read More

The Kenyan e-commerce startup tappi, co-founded by Kenfield Griffith and Louis Majanja, has forged a strategic partnership with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) to… Read More

The South African business accelerator Grindstone has forged a strategic partnership with USAID Southern Africa Mobilising Investment to introduce a specialized two-year initiative aimed at… Read More

Botswana’s head of state, President Mokgweetsi Masisi, engaged in discussions with senior representatives from SpaceX, who have shown a keen interest in securing a licence to operate w… Read More

eTranzact Global Limited, a prominent provider of payment technology solutions originating from Nigeria, has recently made a significant stride in its business growth by venturing into the U… Read More

Jumia, the online retail platform, disclosed a revenue surge to $48.9 million and a gross profit of $31.2 million for the first quarter of 2024. These figures represent a notable increase fr… Read More

The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is poised to unveil a series of stringent regulatory measures aimed at curbing the crypto market within the country. A key component of… Read More

Prominent civil society organization Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to President Bola Tinubu, demanding the immediate revocation of t… Read More

The democratic process faces a new breed of adversary – not foreign powers or shadowy groups, but sophisticated AI algorithms capable of generating highly convincing deepfakes. Amidst… Read More

Telkom is proud to unveil TelkomLearn, an innovative digital learning platform poised to transform access to premium educational resources. The platform provides quality courses through accr… Read More

The Milken Institute and the Motsepe Foundation have declared the victors of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in Green Energy, a competition that awards $2 million to innovators working to enhance a… Read More

After a two-month hiatus and a significant restructuring that eliminated all positions in the US and UK to concentrate its workforce in Africa, Chipper Cash, a leading pan-African fintech st… Read More

The Co-creation Hub (CcHub), in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, has unveiled the second group of twelve pioneering educational technology startups that will participate in the… Read More

At a national Artificial Intelligence (AI) summit organized by the Department of Communications, South Africa’s Minister of Communications, Mondli Gungubele, emphasized the importance… Read More

Jack Dorsey, the notable supporter of Bluesky, has stepped down from its board. This past Saturday, Jack Dorsey made a post on platform X, discussing the allocation of funds for open protoco… Read More

Threads, the social media platform, is enhancing user autonomy by introducing a new feature that allows users to manage who can quote their posts. Quoting, in this context, refers to the act… Read More