Scale Raises $700000 In Pre-Seed Funding: African fintech startup Scale has revealed the successful closing of a $700,000 pre-seed funding round, setting the stage for its ambitious plans to simplify card issuance and payments on the continent. The funding will…
Airtel users in Kenya can now buy airtime using M-Pesa, a mobile money service that offers a hassle-free way to purchase airtime. The process is simple and can be completed in just a few steps. Here’s how to buy Airtel…
With Uber Teen Accounts launched in South Africa, South African teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 can use the ride-hailing app. The company allows the creation of teenage accounts with the help of a parent or legal guardian.…
PalmPay has upgraded its in-app security features to strengthen its app security, and this blog post highlights some of the security upgrades. The rapid adoption of digital payment platforms in Nigeria has brought undeniable convenience, but it has also opened…
Last-mile delivery services across Nigeria are facing a significant challenge as they increase prices in response to rising fuel costs. The surge in fuel prices has compelled many logistics companies to reevaluate their pricing structures, leading to a wave of…
In a surprising turn of events, Changpeng Zhao, founder and former CEO of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has reported to a federal prison in the United States to begin a four-month sentence. This news has sent shockwaves through…
Showmax Subscription Price Increase: Showmax, an African streaming service, has announced a pricing update for its unrivaled content. The development will kick in six months after their relaunch, in partnership with Comcast’s NBCUniversal. The company is leveraging the massive audience…
Dangers of Unregulated P2P Trading: On February 28, the Nigerian crypto community was shocked by the news that Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, was removing the Naira Peer to Peer option from its platform. This decision followed a row…
Vodacom Reasonable Offer: Vodacom says its CEO, Shameel Joosub’s, determination of compensation to Nkosana Makate for his “please call me (PCM)” idea was reasonable and his process was eminently fair and Makate was bound by it. The telecommunications giant made…
Eko DisCos Stop Meter Installation: The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) on Tuesday ordered Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) and Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDP) to immediately halt the replacement of Unistar prepaid meters due to their non-compliance…
