Schneider Electric has launched its first innovation hub in Africa, marking a major step in the company’s commitment to the continent. The new Innovation Hub is located at Schneider Electric’s modern, English-speaking head office in Midrand, Johannesburg. This launch is…
The Rwanda ICT chamber has launched Innovate4DigiJobs to empower youth and help them find their place in the growing digital economy. This new initiative, called Innovate4DigiJobs, was launched in partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Government of…
In a major development for African financial services, Onafriq and PAPSS have today launched a cross-border payments service in Ghana that promises to transform how money moves across the continent. The new service, which began operations on June 20, 2025,…
When looking to study at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), prospective students may wish to know the LAUTECH cut off mark for 2025/2026 Admission as that is what gives them the eligibility standing for admission. So, you need to…
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has launched a new feature called the “Will Function” to help users give crypto assets to their next of kin in the event of death or prolonged inactivity. This move, announced on June 12…
A Ghanaian cybercrime syndicate busted in a $100m FBI-Interpol sting has made headlines around the world. This high-profile group, operating out of Ghana, was taken down following a major international operation involving the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Interpol,…
ChatGPT owner OpenAI is ending its partnership with Scale AI, a data-labeling startup, just days after Meta’s massive $14.3 billion investment in the company and its hiring of Scale AI’s founder, Alexandr Wang. This move, which has shaken up the…
Visa has appointed Aminata Kane as VP and Head of Western and Central Africa, marking a significant step for the global payment company as it continues to expand its presence in Africa. Aminata Kane, who was born in Senegal, will…
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) has announced that starting today, June 18, 2025, it will begin to deduct the N6.98 USSD charge from customers’ airtime instead of their bank accounts. This means that whenever customers use the USSD code for banking…
South Africa’s startup Open Access Energy (OAE) raises $1.8m in a seed funding round, marking a big step forward for the country’s energy sector. This Open Access Energy seed funding round was led by E3 Capital, Equator VC, and Factor…
