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Purple Elephant Ventures Raises $4.5 Million to Scale Its African Tourism Portfolio
Purple Elephant Ventures (PEV), a Nairobi-based venture studio, has secured $4.5 million in seed financing—one of the largest…
Solar Installation in Africa Recorded a 44% Growth In 2024
According to a report by Powerelec Nigeria, global solar installations hit a record 503 GWp in 2024, marking…
MTN South Sudan Launches eSIM Technology for Consumers
MTN South Sudan has unveiled eSIM technology, becoming the first mobile operator in the country to introduce the…
Vodacom, Orange Partner to Boost Rural Connectivity in the DRC
Vodacom and Orange have launched a first-of-its-kind rural tower company in Africa to expand network coverage in underserved…
LemFi Plans Future Expansions with $53 Million Series B Funding Raise
London-based LemFi, a fintech platform targeting immigrants, has raised $53 million in fresh funding to fuel customer acquisition…
Mastercard Opens Its First Office in Ghana, Strengthening its West Africa Footprint
Mastercard has launched its first office in Accra, Ghana, signaling its commitment to the region’s growing digital economy.…
SportyFM, Ghana’s First 24/7 Sports Radio Station Officially Launches
SportyFM has been launched as the nation’s first-ever 24/7 sports station. Backed by Sporty Group, known for platforms…
Uganda Starts Roll Out of Digital License Plates
Uganda began issuing digital registration plates for private and public motor vehicles on Monday, 6th January, marking the…
Mahama Government Reduces Government Ministries from 30 To 23
Ghana’s government has unveiled a revised structure for its civil service ministries through the Civil Service (Ministries) Instrument,…
Kenya Drafts Policy for Virtual Assets Including Cryptocurrency
The Kenyan National Treasury and Economic Planning has unveiled a draft policy to shape the country’s approach to…