Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the popular messaging app Telegram, was arrested on Saturday evening by French police at Le Bourget Airport, just north of Paris, after arriving in his private jet. Durov, a dual citizen of France…
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore are facing an unexpected holiday season in space after being stranded aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for two months. The duo launched on June 5 aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft for what was…
In order to enhance financial inclusion and accessibility to digital assets, leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance has launched its One Click Buy and Sell (OCBS) service in four African countries: Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. Binance Expands Reach in Africa Binance’s…
Surprisingly, Quizac, an innovative edtech startup, has been acquired by Tekedia Capital just days before its scheduled shutdown. The acquisition comes as a lifeline for Quizac, which faced significant challenges in monetization despite attracting nearly 13,000 learners since its inception…
TymeBank, the South African digital bank with R4 billion ($222 million) in customer deposits, is set to expand its footprint in Southeast Asia by launching operations in Indonesia by the end of 2024. This move marks the bank’s third market…
The ride-hailing app Bolt has recently found itself at the center of a chaotic trend that has significantly impacted its users in South Africa. This phenomenon, commonly referred to as the fake ride request trend, involves users from South Africa…
Fidelity Bank, a Nigerian tier-2 bank with a market capitalisation of ₦323 billion ($205 million), has denied allegations of a data breach by the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and disputed the ₦555.8 million ($353,254) fine imposed by the regulator.…
The ongoing dispute between the Osun State Government and MTN Nigeria has escalated into a significant conflict over right-of-way fees, with the government claiming that the telecom giant owes ₦945 million for laying high-speed internet cables. This situation has drawn…
In a bid to foster innovation and progress in Kenya, Young Scientists Kenya (YSK) is actively encouraging more girls to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The organization’s efforts have been praised by Felix Koskei, Chief of…
Flutterwave, a Nigerian fintech company, has made a significant move by enabling its online merchants in Nigeria to accept payments from American Express cardholders. This partnership not only enhances cross-border trading for Nigerian entrepreneurs but also opens up a new…
