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OpenAI Launches “ChatGPT Go”; Introduces Advertising
OpenAI is expanding its subscription lineup with “ChatGPT Go,” a lower-priced tier designed to sit between its free…
Nigeria’s MAX Raises $24 Million to Scale EV Across West and Central Africa
Lagos-based mobility tech firm MAX has secured $24 million in fresh equity and debt to accelerate its pivot…
Visa Working On Restoring Uber Payments in Kenya
Global payments leader Visa is in active negotiations with Uber to restore card acceptance in Kenya. The ride-hailing…
Bridge for Billions and Making More Health Launch Program for Ghana’s Healthcare Innovators
Bridge for Billions is launching the Ghana Social Entrepreneurs in Healthcare Program to fast-track early-stage startups tackling some…
Paystack Acquires Ladder Microfinance Bank; Will Provide “Banking As A Service” In Nigeria
Paystack, the Stripe-owned fintech, has acquired Ladder Microfinance Bank, securing the regulatory license needed to offer lending, hold…
Amazon Leo, A Starlink Competitor, Secures Permit In Nigeria
Amazon’s Project Kuiper—rebranded as Amazon Leo—has secured a landing permit from Nigeria’s Communications Commission (NCC), setting up a…
Uganda Orders “Temporary Suspension” of Internet Ahead of Elections
The Uganda Communications Commission (CCU) has directed all telecommunications companies and internet service providers to shut down public…
New Data Positions Africa as the World’s Fastest-Growing Solar Market – Africa Solar Outlook 2026 Report
Africa is no longer a marginal player in the global energy transition. New data from the Africa Solar…
Outliers and SVC Announce 2026 Fellowship to Develop Saudi & MENA’s Next Generation of Leaders
Outliers Venture Capital has officially launched the 2026 edition of its flagship Fellowship Program, partnering with Saudi Venture…
Ghana’s Tech Ecosystem Raises an Estimated $90M in 2025
Update: We updated our headline after new information from Partech Ventures Ghanaian startups navigated a “quality over quantity”…