NBA has launched the NBA Accelerator program in Africa. It is termed the “Triple Double Startup Accelerator in Africa”. NBA Africa aims to provide capital and mentorship as part of the initiative to support African start-ups. The African tech ecosystem…
M-PESA Foundation, in collaboration with Amref Health Africa and the County Government of Kilifi, has launched the Uzazi Salama program. The program supports Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child, and Adolescent health outcomes (RMNCAH) for mothers and children in the County. M-PESA…
The African region has continued to experience network outages after the subsea cable got damaged a while ago. In response, Guinea and Gambia agree to study ways to set up a new subsea cable for their nation’s advancement. The outages…
Expansion is a major goal of all relevant businesses and Uber is no exception. The ride-hailing platform has launched its food delivery wing, UberEats, in Kisumu. This significant move will bring Kisumu’s citizens different food and service options while expanding…
Dexude, a leading ed-tech platform with operations in Nigeria, has announced that it has secured the prestigious Business Finland TEMPO funding. This funding approval marks a key moment in Dexude’s mission of transforming education through AI-powered, live-first, expert-led, and community-driven…
A Federal High Court order has permitted Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to block 1,146 accounts. These accounts were said to be connected with an ongoing investigation into unauthorized foreign exchange dealings, money laundering, and terrorism financing. EFCC…
Burkina Faso has barred local internet from accessing the BBC and Voice of America. This was after the broadcasters aired a rights report accusing the army of attacks on civilians in its battle against jihadists. Burkina Faso Bans Foreign News…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted the country’s second Payment Terminal Service Aggregator (PTSA) license to the premier financial technology company, Unified Payments. This is to combat financial crimes and market irregularities. The move is targeted at implementing…
Kenya has signed a trade deal with the European Union (EU). This deal will increase the flow of goods and services between the two countries. Also, the deal ends a clash with neighboring East African Community (EAC) partners who previously…
Safaricom launched the Connect Academy, a training program for skilled fiber optic technicians in Kenya, which was unveiled at the Connected Africa Summit 2024. The academy aligns with Safaricom’s commitment to invest in robust fiber optic networks and the government’s…
