The Tanzanian government has dealt a significant blow to press freedom in the country, suspending the operations of Mwananchi Communications, a subsidiary of Kenya’s Nation Media...
BasiGo, a leading Kenyan electric bus startup, has secured a significant funding boost of $41.5 million, enabling it to accelerate its mission of electrifying public transportation...
The 9th annual Africa Future Leadership Public Service and Entrepreneurship Awards convened on October 5, 2024, at the Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos, under the...
Bitcoin short-term holders and speculators are currently engaged in a massive profit-taking spree, driven by the cryptocurrency’s recent price surge to a three-month high. The frenzy...
Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, has finally been released from detention in Nigeria after spending eight months behind bars. The news comes as a significant relief to...
Jumia, one of Africa’s most prominent e-commerce platforms, has made a bold move by withdrawing from two key markets—South Africa and Tunisia. This decision marks a...
Google’s introduction of NotebookLM, a cutting-edge AI-powered note-taking tool, is making waves across the tech industry. This latest development reflects Google’s growing focus on integrating artificial...
Rume Ophi’s rise as one of Africa’s leading voices in cryptocurrency and Web3 did not happen by chance. Over the past six years, Ophi’s journey from...
AFRIEX Magazine [Africa Export Digest Magazine] has officially announced the launch of its highly anticipated maiden edition. With the African continent positioned as the next frontier...
France, as a major player in the fight against climate change and guarantor of the spirit of the Paris Agreement, is launching a new MOPGA visiting...
The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is gearing up for its sixteenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16), taking place from 2...
Mark Zuckerberg, the co-founder and CEO of Meta Platforms, has now ascended to the rank of the world’s second richest person, with a net worth of...
Meta has unveiled a significant update aimed at simplifying how creators earn on Facebook. The new Facebook Content Monetization program, launched in October 2024, merges three...
A recent report by Moniepoint, a leading financial services provider in Nigeria, has revealed that 40.2% of Nigerian women rely on personal funds and savings to...
FlapKap, an Egypt-based startup offering revenue-based financing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has secured $34 million in a pre-Series A funding round. The company, which...
In the rapidly evolving world of digital payments, two global giants, Mastercard and Amazon, have announced a groundbreaking partnership to enhance the digital payment landscape in...
In a notable development within the cryptocurrency landscape, Vice President Kamala Harris made her first public statement on digital currencies during a recent fundraising event. Her...
In a major development underscoring the increasing global importance of artificial intelligence (AI) and education, Google CEO Sundar Pichai recently unveiled a groundbreaking $120 million fund...
In a bold move that promises to redefine user interaction with artificial intelligence, OpenAI has announced the launch of an advanced voice feature for its popular...
Changpeng Zhao, known colloquially as CZ, has made headlines once again, this time with his unexpected release from prison two days ahead of schedule as we...
In a development that has sent shockwaves through the Nigerian crypto community, the much-hyped airdrop from the popular crypto-mining app Hamster Kombat has left thousands of...
Changpeng Zhao, the billionaire founder of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, is poised to walk out of federal prison on September 29. His release marks the end of...
M-KOPA, a leading fintech in emerging markets, has proudly announced that it has surpassed 5 million customers across five African nations: Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana, and...
Sam Altman, the CEO and co-founder of OpenAI, recently stepped down from the organization’s safety committee, a body tasked with overseeing the responsible and ethical development...
Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s foray into the world of cryptocurrency has ignited widespread interest, speculation, and skepticism. In a much-anticipated announcement, Trump unveiled his plans...
Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of FTX, has filed a motion for a new trial, alleging that the federal judge presiding over his case has shown...
Amazon’s recent announcement of a mandatory return-to-office policy, coupled with a commitment to leaner teams, has sent ripples through the tech industry. This decision, made by...
Risevest, a leading Nigerian fintech platform, has made a significant strategic move by entering the Kenyan market and acquiring Hisa, a popular local investment platform. This...
Chipper Cash, the pan-African fintech platform renowned for its seamless cross-border payments, has made a strategic move to further solidify its presence in Ghana by securing...
In a significant move aimed at fostering financial inclusion and empowering Nigerian youth, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted approval to crypto exchanges to...
Renowned alternative finance and cryptocurrency expert Rume Ophi, widely known as the Cryptopreacher, has sounded the alarm over the recent collapse of the Brain Jotter token...
Denca Global Courier (DGC Express), in partnership with the Pan Africa Association of Small & Medium Industries (PAOSMI), Migfo Nigeria Ltd, and the African Export Trading...
The cryptocurrency market is no stranger to volatility, but the recent crash of Africa Coin has left a lasting impact, particularly on the tokens $DAVIDO and...
As we transition into the second half of 2024, Africa’s investment landscape continues to evolve, shaped by a combination of global economic dynamics, regional developments, and...
The Second Chance Care Foundation, in partnership with the African Future Leadership Magazine, is gearing up for the 9th edition of the African Future Leadership Public...
The Decline of Global Investor Activity in Africa’s VC Market in H1 2024 has become rising strong concern in the Africa Venture Market.The first half (H1)...
TAGiAfrica, a pioneering Web3-compliant media tech company documenting Africa’s progress in the crypto and blockchain sectors, is excited to announce the launch of its newest product,...
In 2024, Quidax, a leading cryptocurrency exchange operating in Nigeria, marked a historic moment in the African digital asset industry by becoming the first local exchange...
The family of Tigran Gambaryan, a senior executive at Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has renewed their urgent appeal to the Nigerian government for his...
Quidax, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange operating in Nigeria, has made history by securing the country’s first-ever provisional operating license from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)....
In a dramatic turn of events that has sent shockwaves through the tech industry and beyond, Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder of the popular messaging app...
Andela, a pioneering global talent marketplace with roots in Africa and a presence across the world, has reached another significant milestone in its journey of innovation...
China’s second richest man, as of 2001, according to a Forbes ranking was jailed in Singapore following a fraudulent crypto investment scheme. Yang Bin, once a...
After 12 years, Uber’s departure is more than the end of a ride-hailing service. It is a warning about the...
BlackishGold Media today proudly announces its official transition to BLACKISHGOLD NETWORK, marking a strategic expansion from a media production company...
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Africa’s leading philanthropy empowering young entrepreneurs, has officially announced the opening of applications for the...
Crypto on the Beach is back for its highly anticipated second edition, taking place on Saturday, December 14th, 2025 at...
In one of the most shocking developments in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem, Paystack—a leading fintech giant—suspended its co-founder and Chief Technology...
Cyberchain, Africa’s leading Web3 and digital economy convener, is proud to announce Tokenized Economy 2025, the continent’s premier industry conference...
On July 21, 2025, Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) and AfriLabs, Africa’s largest pan‑African network of innovation hubs, formally signed a...
In July 2025, MTN South Africa’s fintech arm, MTN MoMo, unveiled a landmark initiative: a rent‑to‑own handset program designed to...
Uber Kenya recently introduced a suite of upgraded safety and sustainability tools for its Uber Boda motorcycle taxi service—raising the...
In July 2025, Treepz—formerly known as Plentywaka—became the first African‑founded corporate mobility startup to officially launch operations in Canada, securing...
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has announced the launch of its highly anticipated Global Internship Program for 2025, offering...
The 2025 Google DeepMind AI for Science Scholarships are now available, providing African students with the unique opportunity to pursue...
This call for applications is restricted to trainees who successfully completed the technical and entrepreneurship training under the Youth Employment...
The African Management Institute (AMI), in collaboration with Stanford Seed, is thrilled to announce the launch of the Aspire Business...
THRIVE Academy is an exceptional opportunity for early-stage agrifood tech startups to commercialize their innovations and set the foundation for...
Kenya and Tanzania recently inaugurated a 130 km terrestrial fiber‑optic link connecting Dar es Salaam to Mombasa via the Lunga Lunga/Horohoro border crossing. The...
Kenyan fintech innovator Craft Silicon has unveiled Small Talk, a voice-first generative AI assistant designed for financial services. Launched officially...
In March 2025, Kenyan logistics SaaS startup Leta raised a US $5 million seed round, led by Speedinvest and joined by...
In July 2025, Yango Group—a Dubai‑based global technology company—announced the opening of its new regional African headquarters in Abidjan, Côte...
BasiGo Ltd, a Nairobi-based EV mobility startup founded in 2021, has officially rolled out Kenya’s first-ever electric matatu (minibus) pilot...
