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Spiro to Launch First EV Assembly Plant in Nigeria, Boosting West Africa’s Electric Vehicle Market
Spiro, an electric mobility company operating in seven African countries, is set to launch its first electric vehicle…
Kenya to Review Controversial Visa-Free Policy
Kenya’s Cabinet has approved a review of its visa-free policy after the country dropped 17 spots on the…
Ethiopia Approves Legislation to Allow Foreign Banks to Operate
Ethiopian lawmakers have approved long-awaited legislation to allow foreign banks to operate in the country, a significant step…
xAI is Testing a Standalone Grok Chatbot on iOS
Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, is testing a standalone iOS app for its chatbot, Grok, expanding its availability…
Association of Ghana Startups Urge President Mahama to Pass Innovation and Startup Bill
The Association of Ghana Startups has urged President-Elect John Dramani Mahama to prioritize the passage of the Ghana…
GCB Bank and Visa Launch Premium Cards for High-Value Customers
GCB Bank, Ghana’s largest commercial bank, has partnered with Visa to introduce the GCB Visa Infinite and Visa…
Jumia Adds PalmPay as Payment Option to Its Platform in Nigeria
PalmPay, Nigeria’s leading mobile wallet, has partnered with Jumia, Africa’s top e-commerce platform, to enhance the continent’s digital…
Bboxx Launches Affordable EV Insurance for Rwandan Motorbike Riders
Bboxx, a data-driven super platform, has launched its first insurance product, Bboxx Protect, targeting electric motorbike (EV) riders…
Cassava Technologies Secures $90M Equity Injection, Refinances Debt, and Completes Reorganization
Cassava Technologies, a global tech company of African heritage, has achieved three major milestones to fuel its growth:…
Tyme Group Hits Unicorn Status with $250M Series D Raise Led by Nubank
Tyme Group, a South African-born fintech with operations in Africa and the Philippines, has secured $250 million in…