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03 February 2024
- YouTube Music and YouTube Premium has crossed 100 million subscribers, including those guys on trials since the launch of the premium feature in 2015. YouTube Music was designed for music lovers and YouTube fans who wanted more choice in how they…
02 February 2024
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02 February 2024
- Airtel Africa plc has announced results for nine-month period ended 31 December 2023 showing an intention to buy back up to $100m of shares and a profit after tax of $2m in the period, a 99.6 percent drop compared to the same period last year (…
02 February 2024
- Canal+, a France-based pay-TV broadcaster owned by Vivendi Group, has made offer to take acquire 100 percent of South Africa’s MultiChoice Group, the owner of DStv, GOtv, SuperSport and Showmax. The firm’s issued non-binding, indicative offer for…
02 February 2024
- Here are the venture funding activities we tracked in the Latin American region this week – plus an infographic that captures the deals.Brazilian Identity Verification Startup Incognia Raises $31M in Series B Leal Raises $5M for AI-Enhanced Retail…
02 February 2024
- The factory reset process for your Nothing Phone 1 involves erasing all user data and returning the device to its original state as if it just came out of the factory.
Before proceeding, it's crucial to back up any important data like contacts,…
02 February 2024
- Here are the top startup and venture deals we tracked across the Asian region this week, ending February 2, 2024.Kore.ai Secures $150M in Growth Investment from Nvidia, OthersUgro Capital Secures $30M for SME FinancingBluSmart Mobility Raises $25M…
02 February 2024
- Here are the top funding stories for the week ending February 2, 2024, in Africa and the Middle East region.Yodawy Raises $10M in Funding, Bringing Its Total Raise to $34.5MOfferZen Secures $4.3M Funding, Announces Business Model RevampAI-Powered…
02 February 2024
- Here are the top stories we are tracking today – February 2, 2024Apple Hits 2.2 Billion Active Devices GloballyPaytm Shares Plunge 20% as RBI Orders Halt on Most Business ActivitiesYouTube Premium Subscribers Exceeds 100 MillionApple CEO Confirms…
02 February 2024
- Kenya’s Enda Athletic, a sports shoe startup manufacturing shoes for sports and lifestyle has been acquired by NVH Studios, in a move that will see Enda Athletic broaden its market reach and delve into new designs. According to Weldon Kennedy co-…
02 February 2024
- Kenya’s Enda Athletic, a sports shoe startup manufacturing shoes for sports and lifestyle has been acquired by NVH Studios, in a move that will see Enda Athletic broaden its market reach and delve into new designs. According to Weldon Kennedy co-…
02 February 2024
- Embarking on a new year comes with the promise of fresh starts, and there’s no better way to kickstart your payments experience in 2024 than with the Equity Prepaid card. This card will transform the way you make payments by keeping you in charge…
02 February 2024
- A Kenyan high court has approved the release of $3million seized from Flutterwave in (year), ending the fintech giant's legal wrangle in Kenya
02 February 2024
- Looking for where to trade Apple gift card for cash in Nigeria? This article is for you. There are many options to sell gift cards online in Nigeria. It’s up to you to choose the ideal trading platform so you can get the best value for your Apple…
02 February 2024
- The updates focus on enhanced language support, innovative visual generation, and built-in transparency tools. With the latest advancements, Bard now provides services in over 40 languages
02 February 2024
- The SASSA SRD grant appeal process is crucial if your application was rejected or you're overdue for payment. See how to go about in 2024:
02 February 2024
- Scams are deceptive and fraudulent schemes carried out by individuals or groups to trick people into providing money, valuable information, or services under false pretences.Scams are designed to look like the real thing and they often succeed…
02 February 2024
- NuRAN Wireless and Orange Madagascar sign 10-year NaaS agreement, deploying 500 rural sites for enhanced connectivity.
02 February 2024
- Kenyan e-health startup Benacare and Zambian fintech Mighty Finance have raised funding from Village Capital and Standard Chartered Bank through a new female-focused financing facility. Village Capital has partnered with Standard Chartered Bank to…
02 February 2024
- Google has announced new updates to Bard, its AI-powered language model. The latest advancements empower users worldwide to harness the...
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02 February 2024
- Rack Centre, a data centre company based in Nigeria, has named Lars Johannisson as their new CEO. With his extensive...
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02 February 2024
- South Africa’s Athena has secured an additional $150,000 from Founders Factory Africa to allow patients to split their medical bills into monthly instalments. The additional investment brings its total investment from FFA to $250,000. Established…
02 February 2024
- Canal Plus offers $1.7B for full ownership of MultiChoice, aiming to dominate the competitive pay TV sector.
02 February 2024
- Egypt-based logistics startup Bosta, has raised an undisclosed amount in investment led by Avanz Capital Egypt (ACE). Founded in 2017 by Mohamed Ezzat and Ahmed Gaber, Bosta is a market leader in technology-based shipping and logistics solutions…
02 February 2024
- Ethio Telecom achieves milestones with 3.1 million customers, 26.2k M-PESA Agents, and interoperability with nine banks.
02 February 2024
- Egypt-based AI-powered logistics startup Roboost, has closed a $3 million investment round, led by Silicon Badia, with contributions from RZM Investment, Flat6Labs, and Saudi Arabian angel investors. The new round of funding will be used to fuel…
02 February 2024
- Nigeria's central bank will no longer allow banks and fintech startups to obtain licences for international money transfer operations.
02 February 2024
- Cell C appoints Darius Badenhorst as Chief Growth Officer, leveraging his expertise for strategic business expansion and innovation.
02 February 2024
- Dyque, a technology manufacturing company has launched Dyque Cube ,the world’s first 5-in-1 AI-empowered system aimed to revolutionise the energy sector, with green power solutions in emerging markets, particularly Africa. Dyque Cube is the world’s…
02 February 2024
- Egypt-based logistics startup Bosta, has raised an undisclosed amount in investment led by Avanz Capital Egypt (ACE) Founded in 2017 by Mohamed Ezzat and Ahmed Gaber, Bosta offers its users first, middle, and last-mile delivery, offering a next-day…
02 February 2024
- Ethio Telecom expands 5G to Harar and Haromaya, bolstering business productivity and societal services with high-speed connectivity.
02 February 2024
- Embarking on a new year comes with the promise of fresh starts, and there’s no better way to kickstart your payments experience in 2024 than with the Equity Prepaid card. This card will transform the way you make payments by keeping you in charge…
02 February 2024
- Vodacom Group also saw its revenue rise by 26.8% to R38.9 billion, propelled by Vodafone Egypt acquisition impact.
02 February 2024
- Starlink's dream of reaching every corner of Earth has encountered a roadblock in Botswana after its application to launch was rejected by the communications authority
02 February 2024
- $UBUNTU Token launch by Africarare marks Africa's metaverse inception, embodying 'Ubuntu' philosophy, fostering community upliftment.
02 February 2024
- A landmark issuance of sustainable hybrid capital notes by the African Development Bank achieves remarkable success.
02 February 2024
- Embracing the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) is central to our vision for Africa’s future. AI will revolutionize the...
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02 February 2024
- Airtel Africa's CEO, Olusegun Ogunsanya, unveils plans for a $100M share buy-back, highlighting strong growth despite challenges.
02 February 2024
- Visa is set to host the first demo day of its Africa Fintech Accelerator program in Nairobi on February 13th. Launched in June 2023, the program aims to empower emerging fintech start-ups across the continent...
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02 February 2024
- The African media scene experienced some Seismic shift with the news that Videndi’s Canal+ has offered to buy Multichoice (Dstv & Showmax). The French media giant already owns 31.7% of Multichoice and just offered to pay $1.7 billion to buy the…
02 February 2024
- In today's edition: Kippa’s co-founder skips away|| Airtel Africa reports 99% profit plunge || Nigeria scraps exchange rate for IMTOs || Canal+ eyes MultiChoice acquisition
02 February 2024
- A few days ago, we told you about Cashlet, the new app by Sycamore Capital. The app was officially unveiled in Kenya after the company successfully exited the CMA Sandbox. Cashlet makes it easier for...
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02 February 2024
- It’s official. Lewis Hamilton is joining Ferrari in 2025 on a multi-year deal from Mercedes where he won a total of 6 F1 Drivers Championships. It seems just as unreal as when he decided to leave McLaren in 2012 to join Mercedes in the 2013 season…
01 February 2024
- Android smartphones come equipped with an Emergency SOS feature designed to swiftly connect you with trusted contacts in the event of a challenging situation. This feature allows you to share your location details with both trusted contacts and…
01 February 2024
- Most official songs from artists signed under Universal Music Group have been removed from TikTok following the expiry of licensing agreements between the app and UMG. Negotiations to renew the licenses by the record label weren’t successful. From…
01 February 2024
- Just as HMD announced it will no longer use the Nokia branding on its smartphones, another brand is bouncing back in action and coincidentally it’s courtesy of Nokia. The brand we are talking about is OnePlus. 18 months ago, OnePlus had left the…
01 February 2024
- MTN CUG allows for lovers, couples, friends, families, & businesses to enjoy unlimited free calls and SMS within a closed user group. See how to subscribe to MTN CUG here:
01 February 2024
- After the fall of the mighty Nokia phone division, a group of its employees came together to form HMD (Human Mobile Devices) Global, a company that made devices with the Nokia branding and signature qualities like durability. However, HMD has…
01 February 2024
- The Samsung Galaxy S24 lineup launched with the much anticipated Galaxy AI and with it came a lot of fascinating features. But by far, the most amazing of them was the Circle to Search feature. Turns out, the feature was not a Samsung exclusive.…