Disney+ South Africa launches two live ESPN channels, and this is great news for sports fans in the country. Disney+ has just added ESPN and ESPN2 to its streaming service in South Africa. What makes this even better is that…
Assetrix launches to enhance trust and liquidity in real estate, offering a fresh and simple way to invest in property in Nigeria. This new platform is here to solve a big problem: seven out of every ten real estate projects…
Kenya plans to slash mobile money fees to make digital finance easier and cheaper for everyone. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced a big plan to cut mobile money transaction fees by 57 percent. This means the average…
Nigerian crowdfunding platform OwoHQ rebrands as Owave and it’s been a big year for them, raising over N140 million in funds within the first year. This Nigerian-based startup started in July 2024 with the goal of changing how people in…
TLcom Capital confirms its partner, Ido Sum, will be departing the firm after working there for 14 years. This news shows a big change for both Sum and TLcom Capital, a company that has helped many African technology startups grow…
The South African Revenue Service, better known as SARS, has dismissed a report on eFiling profiles hijacking that caused a lot of worry. The report claimed that about 16,000 taxpayers had their eFiling profiles hijacked by cybercriminals, leading to lost…
Kenyan electric mobility startup ARC Ride secures a $10m debt capital financing from a Paris-based company called Mirova. This important funding will help ARC Ride grow its battery-swapping network for electric motorcycles all over Kenya. With this support, ARC Ride…
South Africa sees a 1200% rise in deepfake threats, and this is becoming a big worry for many people and businesses. In just one year, the number of scams using fake videos, audios, and images made by artificial intelligence (AI)…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has dropped the compliance violation case against MTN Nigeria executives, including the company’s CEO, Karl Toriola. This decision brings a new twist to a case that first began in July 2024. The…
Taiwan has lifted restraints on the export of semiconductors to South Africa just two days after it imposed them. This sudden reversal shows Taiwan’s cautious approach to using its powerful chip industry as a tool in diplomatic conflicts. The Ministry…
