There is confusion among e-hailing drivers in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital, after the popular ride-hailing company Bolt rebranded its ‘Economy’ ride category to ‘Basic’ in Port Harcourt. This change has surprised many drivers and riders who use the…
SpaceX’s Starlink has made a major move to close Africa’s internet gap by launching its satellite internet service in Guinea-Bissau, making it Starlink’s 23rd African market. The announcement was made on X (formerly Twitter) and is seen as a big…
MTN has made a major move in the financial sector by launching South Africa’s First Telco-Based Credit Score, a new way to help millions of people get access to credit and financial services. This innovation comes from a partnership between…
Logidoo, a pan-African logistics and cross-border trade platform, is making big moves by expanding its operations in Casablanca, Morocco. The company has just announced a major step: Logidoo is expanding Casablanca’s role by linking Europe & West Africa through a…
Morocco is set to take a big step forward in technology as it plans to host a world-class AI Hub through the Naver–Nvidia strategic alliance. This major project will see a next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) data center built in Morocco,…
Cairo-based fintech startup Octane has made headlines after raising $5.2 million to spread its Fleet payments platform across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The funding round was led by Shorooq Partners, Algebra Ventures, and Elsewedy Capital Holding,…
Airtel Africa, one of the biggest telecom and mobile money companies in Africa, has just released its Sustainability Report for 2025. This new report shows how Airtel Africa is working hard to make life better for millions of people in…
Meta has announced a major change by introducing ads on WhatsApp status and channels, the popular messaging app used by over 3 billion people worldwide. For the first time since Meta acquired WhatsApp in 2014, businesses will be able to…
LemFi, a Nigerian-founded fintech company known for its remittance services to African migrants, has acquired Pillar, a UK-based credit card issuer. This move marks a significant step for LemFi as it expands its services beyond just sending money across borders…
The Lagos House of Assembly has taken a major step towards addressing the concerns of ride-hailing drivers by summoning ride-hailing companies like Uber, Bolt, inDrive, and others to a public hearing. This move comes after a strong petition from the…
