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From ledger to launching Africa’s first go-to-market agency for Web3, AI & digital products
Africa is one of the most exciting digital markets in the world. From the rise of blockchain adoption to the boom in stablecoins and digital payments, the continent is rapidly shaping the fut
MultiChoice begins restructuring for Canal+ $3.17 billion takeover
The pay-TV sector in Africa is on the verge of a historic shift as MultiChoice begins reorganising its South African business to pave the way for Canal+ to proceed with its R55-billion (appro
Moove drivers hit the brakes
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NCC’s strategy is forging an enduring telecoms sector, impact report shows
Nigeria’s telecom sector is experiencing its most dramatic changes in decades. A recently released report, titled Policy Impact Report 2025, has outlined how regulation by the Nigerian Commun
Why Nigerian fintech platforms will be big on blockchain soon
Nigeria is already one of the top countries for cryptocurrency use worldwide. A 2023 Chainalysis report ranked it second globally for adoption, while Triple-A estimates that more than 22 mill
Alphabet hits $3trn valuation, joins Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia in exclusive club
Alphabet, Google’s parent company, officially reached a market cap of $3 trillion on Monday, becoming the fourth US company to join the three-trillion-dollar club along with Apple, Microsoft,
INEC: Osun maintains lead as 4.4M Nigerians pre-registered online for voter’s card in 4 weeks
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that 4.4 million Nigerians have now pre-registered online for their voter’s card in four weeks. This is even as the continuou
Nigeria’s inflation rate slows to 20.12% in August as food prices ease
Nigeria’s inflation rate eased further in August 2025, with headline inflation dropping to 20.12% year-on-year from 21.88% in July, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report r
Apu Pavithran on the next frontier for IT in Africa and beyond
In the heart of Africa’s tech boom, where the digital revolution is sweeping across the continent, reshaping economies and redefining possibilities, one question looms large for IT teams: how
Spotify now lets 433m free users pick and play any songs, just like premium users
Spotify is rolling out a major free-user upgrade that enables the 433 million ad-supported users of the company worldwide to browse, choose, and play any song they want. The development elimi
Nigerian fintech Kredete set to expand into European markets with $22M series A funding
Kredete, a Nigerian fintech company focused on helping African immigrants build credit and access financial services, has secured a $22 million Series A funding round to fuel its expansion in
Thailand freezes 3 million bank accounts in online fraud crackdown
Thailand has frozen over three million bank accounts as part of a sweeping crackdown on online fraud. This move, the authorities say, is necessary to combat rampant scams but has also left ma
Ghanaian startup, mPharma gets new CEO as Gregory Rockson steps down after 12 years
Co-founder of Ghana-based healthtech startup mPharma, Gregory Rockson, has stepped down from his role as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company. In a LinkedIn post, the co-founder a
Pisi Showcases Revenue-Focused Marketing Solutions at RevUp Africa 2025
Pisi underscored its leadership in performance-driven marketing as sponsor of RevUp Africa 2025, held on September 6 at The Zone, Gbagada, Lagos. The conference brought together more than 200
State owned Algérie Telecom now has 2.5 million fibre subscribers
Algérie Telecom has passed the 2.5 million mark on its Fibre-to-Home service, setting a North African broadband deployment record. Unveiling the milestone in Tlemcen, the state-owned operator
Moove drivers protest 100% increase in weekly remittance, shut down operations
e-Hailing drivers operating under the vehicle financing company, Moove and the Uber platform, have shut down operations in protest of a 100 per cent increase in weekly remittance by the compa
Metaverse has a heartbeat
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5 Brilliant Bonds to Defy Inflation and Protect Your Wealth
The silent, pervasive threat of inflation can systematically erode the purchasing power of savings and investments. While traditional fixed-income securities are often seen as a safe haven, t
Is Lagos the fintech capital or an infrastructural ticking time-bomb?
Lagos is no longer just Nigeria’s supposed megacity: it’s staking a claim as Africa’s fintech capital. A 2025 survey by StartupList Africa finds the city’s fintech community hosts 503 active
Top 5 platforms to stream live football matches on your smartphone
The club football season is here again, and fans will not like to miss out on any action. As an alternative to pay TV and football viewing centres, streaming live matches on smartphones has b
How Justyol is linking Moroccan $3.2bn fashion export with Turkey
In 2022, three founders with roots in Egypt launched Justyol in Morocco, identifying a clear gap in the e-commerce market. Moroccan consumers wanted access to Turkish fashion, but high shippi