Katlego Maphai, who co-founded the South African fintech company Yoco, has stepped down as CEO after leading the business for 10 years. This is a big moment for the company because Katlego has been at the heart of Yoco since…
Canal+ seals the deal to take over MultiChoice with new CEO, marking a big moment in the media world. This takeover, worth $3.17 billion, brings new leadership and a fresh start for the South African company. Canal+ has appointed David…
Flutterwave reorganizes its leadership team to strengthen risk, compliance, and legal affairs as part of a clear plan to make the company stronger and more ready for growth. The fintech company, known for powering payments for millions of Nigerians and…
Safaricom has announced a major upgrade to its M-PESA platform, increasing its capacity to 6,000 transactions per second. This is the largest enhancement the service has seen since 2015 and marks a significant step forward for Africa’s most popular mobile…
Daniel Yu, the man who started Wasoko, a big pan-African B2B eCommerce company, has stepped down as Wasoko CEO after 11 years. This is a big change for the company. He shared the news himself on LinkedIn and talked about…
Google plans to build four new subsea cable hubs across Africa to help improve Internet access for millions of people. This is big news because better internet means more chances for education, business, and communication across the continent. Alex Okosi,…
MultiChoice has been approved to transfer spectrum licence to Canal+, and this is a big step in a deal that has been in the works for a while. The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) gave the final green…
Uber has announced the launch of Uber Safari, a fresh and exciting way for people to enjoy Kenya’s amazing wildlife. This new service makes it easier for both locals and visitors to explore Nairobi National Park, which is special because…
Kenyan music streaming platform Mdundo will pay $1.2 million in royalties to African artists by 2026. This is exciting news for musicians across the continent, as Mdundo is helping artists earn money from their music like never before. The company…
MTN Nigeria will end spectrum lease with Ntel by November 2025, and this news is important for anyone following telecom in Nigeria. MTN Nigeria has decided not to renew its one-year spectrum lease with Natcom Development & Investment Ltd, also…
