To celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD), Moniepoint Inc., a leading digital financial services provider and Africa’s fastest-growing financial institution, has announced an expansion of its “Women in Tech” program. This year, the initiative will grow from offering 10 internship spots…
As the countdown begins for the release of Apple’s new iPhone 17 series, rumors are giving us an idea of what these phones might have in store for us. One of the most interesting rumors is one that includes a…
Equator, a venture capital firm based in Africa, has raised $55 million in capital to boost private investment in climate technology in Africa. The investment is significant for a continent that is facing severe climate challenges despite producing a relatively…
It’s been a tough day for Twitter, or as it’s now known, X. The social media platform experienced multiple outages on March 10, 2025, that left users around the world scratching their heads. People in South Africa, the US, UK,…
Access Bank has introduced a groundbreaking innovation in Nigeria’s payment landscape by launching a new contactless payment system called “Tap to Phone.” This initiative, developed in collaboration with Visa, allows merchants to accept payments directly on their smartphones without the…
Zipline, a U.S.-based drone logistics company, is planning a significant expansion of its drone delivery operations in Nigeria. By the end of 2025, the company aims to extend its services to five additional states, bringing the total number of operational…
Elon Musk has stirred controversy with his recent comments on social media, claiming that the South African government is blocking his satellite internet service, Starlink, because he is “not black.” This statement has sparked significant backlash and debate online. Musk’s…
Microsoft, one of the world’s largest technology companies, has announced a major investment of R5.4 billion (approximately $296.81 million) by the end of 2027 to boost South Africa’s AI and cloud infrastructure. This move, which was revealed during an event…
Zone, a Nigerian payment infrastructure company, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by processing over ₦1 trillion in transactions on its blockchain network. This achievement occurred between November 2022 and December 2024, marking a major step forward as Nigerian banks adopt…
The Nigerian telecom industry is facing a challenging future, as a new report from PwC projects a 1.4% decline in average revenue per user (ARPU) by 2028. This decline, highlighted in the February 2025 Global Telecom Outlook (2024–2028), reflects ongoing…
