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Kenya, Nigeria and Egypt Attracted The Most Startup Funding in 2024
According to a report by The Big Deal, Kenya, Nigeria, and Egypt were the top three countries with…
President Mahama Announces First Set of Ministerial Nominations
President John Dramani Mahama has named his first set of ministerial nominees, signaling key appointments in finance, energy,…
Elon Musk’s xAI Launches Standalone App for its AI chatbot, Grok
Elon Musk’s AI venture, xAI, has released a standalone iOS app for Grok, its AI-powered chatbot, making it…
Ghana’s Inflation Rises for Fourth Straight Month, Grows to 23.8%
Ghana’s consumer inflation rose to 23.8% in December, up from 23.0% in November, marking the fourth consecutive monthly…
Kenya Proposes Increase in Licensing Fees for Satellite Internet Providers
Kenya’s Communications Authority (CA) has proposed a sharp increase in licensing fees for satellite internet service providers (ISPs),…
Logistics Startup Gokada Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Amid Financial Struggles
Gokada, a prominent Nigerian last-mile delivery company, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on October 18, 2024, according…
Director General of Ghana’s National Communication Authority Steps Down After Change in Government
The Director General of Ghana’s National Communications Authority (NCA), Dr. Joe Anokye, announced he will proceed on terminal…
Smile ID’s Enhanced SmartSelfie Takes on Fraud with ISO-Certified Security
Smile ID, Africa’s leading biometric and identity verification provider, has launched Enhanced SmartSelfie™, an upgrade designed to combat…
Ethiopia Mandates Fayda Digital ID for Banking Transactions
Ethiopia has unveiled a new policy that mandates its national digital ID, Fayda, for use for all banking…
Cassava Technologies Secures $90M to Bolster Digital Infrastructure in Africa
Cassava Technologies, a major player in Africa’s digital services sector, has landed a $90 million equity investment. The…