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Starlink Officially Cleared to Launch in DR Congo
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has officially authorized Starlink to operate as an internet service…
Carry1st Africa Cup Offers African Players Pathway to Call of Duty: Mobile World Championship 2025
For the first time, African gamers can qualify for the global Call of Duty®: Mobile World Championship through…
Ghana Loses Nearly GHC 500k to Online Blackmail in First Half of 2025
Ghanaians lost GH¢499,044 to online blackmail and sextortion between January and April 2025, per new data from the…
Nigeria Central Bank Fines Paystack ₦250M over Zap Wallet Violation
Nigeria’s Central Bank has fined Paystack ₦250 million ($190,000) for allegedly operating its new consumer app, Zap by…
Bolt Rolls Out Electric Tricycles in Lagos, Nigeria
Ride-hailing platform Bolt has launched its first fleet of electric tricycles in Lagos, Nigeria — a major step…
i3 Selects 7 African Startups to Transform Pharmacy Care, Backed by Gates Foundation and Others
Seven African healthtech startups have been selected for the third cohort of the Investing in Innovation Africa (i3)…
Kofa Raises $8.1M to Scale AI-Powered Battery-Swapping in Urban Africa
Ghana-based clean energy startup Kofa has closed an $8.1 million pre-Series A round to expand its AI-powered battery-swapping…
Nigeria’s Central Bank To Launch Open Banking in August 2025
Nigeria’s Central Bank (CBN) has approved the launch of open banking, requiring banks to start sharing customer data…
Tendo Secures Renew Capital Funding to Power Social Media eCommerce
Ghana-based startup Tendo, which enables anyone to sell online without buying inventory upfront with just a smartphone and…
Court Rules In Favor Member of Parliament in WhatsApp Defamation Case
A Cape Coast High Court has ruled in favor of Assin South MP, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, in…