Business
Sonelgaz and Siemens Energy forge strategic energy partnership to drive Algeria’s energy transition
Latest Post
Editor's pick
UTME 2025: Why JAMB suspended two CBT centres
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has taken decisive action by suspending two Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres for violating registration procedures during the ongoing 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The announcement was made on Tuesday, and the suspension will last 14 days. Read also: Nigeria sets 3-year timeline to transition JAMB, NECO, WAEC […]
Read more
YouTube expands ‘Communities’ feature to rival Discord for creator-fan engagement
YouTube is expanding its Communities feature, offering more creators a dedicated space to engage directly with fans—without relying on platforms like Discord. First introduced at the Made for YouTube event in September 2024, this mobile-only feature is now rolling out to a wider audience. The expansion aims to enhance creator-fan interactions by providing a central […]
READ MOREFeatured articles
Harnessing technology to combat Female Genital Mutilation in Africa
By Ibukunoluwa Josephine Bankole
2025 Africa startup & VC landscape preview for founders, investors, LPs, DFIs, and public officials
By Modupeoluwa Olalere
Elevate your meetings, content, and research with Restream.io’s transcription
By Olanrewaju AdeniyiTech Tv
Nigeria Govt Introduces Ai Tool, Tlcom Capital Raises $154m For African Start-ups Investment.
Trending in Africa tech space
Sierra Leone’s petroleum directorate joins African Energy Week 2025 as strategic partner
The Petroleum Directorate of Sierra Leone (PDSL) has partnered with African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025, reinforcing the country’s commitment to global energy collaboration. The move highlights Sierra Leone’s ambition to unlock its hydrocarbon potential and position itself as a key player in the oil and gas industry. AEW: Invest in African […]
READ MORE
Mastercard expands footprint in East Africa with new office in Uganda
Mastercard officially opened its first office in Kampala, Uganda, on Wednesday. This move marks a pivotal step in the company’s strategy to broaden its reach in East Africa, a region ripe with potential for digital financial services. Mastercard’s commitment to financial inclusion and digital transformation was highlighted by key stakeholders at the inauguration ceremony. Read […]
READ MORE
Sierra Leone, The Gambia, Liberia sign free roaming deal
On Monday, a significant milestone was reached in West Africa as Liberia, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia signed a landmark free roaming agreement. This initiative aims to enhance communication and connectivity among the three nations, making it easier for citizens to travel and communicate without incurring hefty roaming charges. The agreement is set to be […]
READ MORE
Network international and GIM-UEMOA collaborate to enhance digital payments in West Africa
GIM-UEMOA, a West African regional payment network, and Network International, a renowned Middle Eastern and African payment solutions company, signed an MOU on Wednesday. It would promote financial inclusion and innovation in the eight West African Economic and Monetary Union countries. Combining the talents of the two businesses will help create cutting-edge digital payment solutions […]
READ MORE
Africa Energy Summit 2025 opens in Tanzania, targeting universal electricity access for 300 million by 2030
The Africa Energy Summit 2025 has commenced in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with a focus on addressing Africa’s critical energy access and sustainability challenges. Under the theme “Mission 300,” the summit aims to provide reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030. The gathering has brought together African Heads of State, business […]
READ MORE
Davido partners with Spiro electric bikes to promote sustainable transportation in Africa
Spiro, Africa’s largest electric bike company, announced on Monday its partnership with Afrobeats superstar Davido to promote eco-friendly transportation across the continent. This collaboration is pivotal as Africa grapples with the need for affordable, sustainable transport solutions. By joining forces with Spiro, Davido is championing the shift to cleaner energy while inspiring a new generation […]
READ MOREFintech
On Tuesday, Safaricom and the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) unveiled a bold proposal to designate Pesalink as Kenya’s primary fast payment system (FPS). This move seeks to unify the country’s increasingly fragmented digital payment systems, complicated by private agreements between banks, SACCOs (Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations), and fintech firms. The proposal suggests leveraging Pesalink’s […]
Read More...Related Fintech Posts
Cryptocurrency
StarkWare, an Israeli blockchain company valued at $8 billion, launched a $4 million fund on Thursday to support blockchain startups in Africa. The fund will focus on pre-seed and seed-stage startups in West, South, and East Africa, particularly those building on StarkNet, StarkWare’s Ethereum-based decentralised application platform. Read also: Binance Labs rebrands to YZi, expands […]
Read More...Related Cryptocurrency Posts
Product Review
With the iPhone 16 leaks making headlines, anticipation for Apple’s latest smartphone release is at an all-time high. Among the plethora of leaked details, one aspect that has caught the attention of tech enthusiasts is the reported battery capacities. Let’s delve into the revelations provided by analyst Majin Bu and explore the potential implications for […]
Read More...Related Product Review Posts
Startups
Startbutton, a startup backed by Norrsken that helps businesses broaden their reach abroad without needing physical offices, is expanding into seven Francophone African countries. The expansion, announced Thursday, includes Benin, Togo, Senegal, Mali, Guinea Conakry, Burkina Faso, and Cameroon. The goal is to enable more companies to enter these markets and accept local payments. Startbutton’s […]
Read More...Related Startups Posts
Tech with Pelumy
Safaricom’s profit in Ethiopia plunged by 17.7 percent to KES 28.1 billion, down from KES 34.1 billion, according to the company’s half-year financial report released on Thursday. As one of Africa’s leading telecom operators, the decline in profit for the half-year that ended September 30, 2024 was largely attributed to the depreciation of the Ethiopian […]
Read More...Related Tech with Pelumy Posts
AI
In an ambitious move that underscores the escalating arms race in artificial intelligence (AI), Amazon announced on February 6th plans to invest over $100 billion in AI development and infrastructure in 2025. This commitment reflects a significant financial bet and a strategic pivot towards capturing what Amazon’s CEO, Andy Jassy, describes as a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity […]
Read More...Related AI Posts
