M-KOPA Holding, a prominent asset financing startup, is set to pay taxes in Kenya following a recent ruling by the Tax Tribunal. The tribunal dismissed the company’s appeal against a $6.8 million tax demand covering the years 2017 to 2019. …
President Paul Kagame of Rwanda has appointed Joseph Nsengimana as the new Minister of Education, replacing Gaspard Twagirayezu, who has been reassigned to lead the Rwanda Space Agency. Joseph Nsengimana, a prominent figure in the education technology sector, previously served…
The family of Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive, has expressed deep concern as today marks 200 days since his detention by Nigerian authorities. Gambaryan, who serves as the head of financial crimes compliance at Binance, has been held since February…
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payment technology company, has officially launched its flagship remittance product, Send App by Flutterwave, in Malawi. This new service aims to facilitate faster, easier, and more affordable cross-border money transfers, significantly enhancing the financial landscape for both…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has officially launched the NITDA 2024 Digital Nigeria Innovation Challenge, a competition designed to empower young innovators in tackling critical infrastructure challenges across Nigeria. This initiative, facilitated through NITDA’s Office for Nigerian Digital…
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank), a leading financial institution in Nigeria and a subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), is finalizing its transition to Finacle, a core banking platform developed by Infosys. This move marks a significant shift in the…
Apple is set to unveil the highly anticipated iPhone 16 this September 2024, marking a significant upgrade in its smartphone lineup. With the introduction of iOS 18, the iPhone 16 release is expected to bring a host of innovative features…
In a move to ensure reliable telecommunications services, the Zimbabwean government has introduced new regulations that could see telecom companies fined up to $5,000 for subpar performance. These changes, which come under Statutory Instrument 154 of 2024, aim to address…
Several flights were canceled, leaving hundreds of travelers stranded at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) as aviation workers initiated a strike against a controversial proposal to lease the airport to India’s Adani Group for a period of 30 years. The…
Bolt, the leading on-demand e-mobility company, has announced a 15% increase in base fares across all its ride categories. This decision, disclosed in a recent statement, is aimed at enhancing the compensation and working conditions for its driver-partners, who are…
