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MTN Partners with Synamedia To Launch Streaming Platform
MTN Group, South Africa’s telecom heavyweight, is joining forces with UK-based Synamedia to launch a new streaming platform,…
NVIDIA, Cassava Technologies’ AI Factory Could Cost Up to $720 Million
Cassava Technologies may invest up to $720 million to build Africa’s first artificial intelligence factory — powered by…
Zipline Drones Cut Maternal Deaths by 56% in Ghana
A new study shows Zipline’s drone delivery system has significantly improved maternal health outcomes in Ghana’s Ashanti Region—cutting…
Mozambique Partners with AFD Bank To Launch Drones to Boost Disaster Preparedness
The African Development Bank, Mozambique’s government, and Korea’s Busan Technopark have launched a drone-based disaster management initiative aimed…
AfriLabs Gets $150K Boost from Airbnb Community Fund
AfriLabs, the largest pan-African network of innovation and tech hubs, has secured a $150,000 donation from the Airbnb…
40% of Tasks in Africa’s Growing Tech Outsourcing Sector May Be Affected by AI by 2030
AI could automate 40% of tasks in Africa’s growing tech outsourcing sector by 2030, a new report by…
Ivorian Fintech Djamo Raises $17M in Latest Funding Round
Y Combinator-backed startup, Djamo, just raised $17 million in its latest funding round. This funding marks the largest…
Flutterwave CEO Open to Acquisition, But Focused on Profitability
Flutterwave, Africa’s most valuable fintech unicorn, is open to a potential acquisition by a larger player, CEO Olugbenga…
Trump’s Tariff Plan Hits Ghana with 10% Levy
The Trump administration imposed a 10% reciprocal tariff on Ghana, citing unfair trade practices. Why It Matters By…
Ghana Revenue Authority Scraps Controversial 1% E-Levy
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) dropped a major policy shift today, announcing the abolition of the 1% Electronic…