It’s a new year, but the WordPress community’s drama continues. Automattic, the company that runs (link unavailable), said that it would reduce its contribution to WordPress core, the open-source project that acts as the backbone of most of Automattic’s products and ensures the longevity of WordPress as a technology and community. Automattic CEO and WordPress […]

Sanabil Investments, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), announced on Wednesday the launch of the Sanabil Accelerator by Orbit, aimed at nurturing early-stage startups in North Africa and the MENA region.  This initiative marks a significant step in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship across various sectors. Read also: Telr partners with Apaya to […]

Cameroonians face another tax burden as the government implements a new mobile money fee starting January 1, 2025.  This additional charge of 4 Francs per transaction is on top of an existing 0.2 percent tax introduced in 2022. Finance Minister Louis Paul Motazé’s announcement has sparked outrage among users of major mobile networks like MTN […]

Salesforce recently announced that online holiday sales reached a record $1.2 trillion globally during the 2024 season. This data, released on Monday, highlights the significant role of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing the shopping experience.  Caila Schwartz, Director of Consumer Insights at Salesforce, emphasised that AI-driven tools influenced $229 billion, or 19 per cent, of […]

In order to minimise delays for applicants who must retake one or two WASSCE subject papers, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has introduced a new initiative. This new approach, called WASSCE PC1, will eliminate the customary waiting period for the next exam cycle by allowing students to retake certain subjects in January and February […]

Benin wants to improve its digital environment and is looking to hire an expert to lead its digital transformation initiative. This announcement was made by the Ministry of Digital Affairs and Digitalisation on November 18, 2024, during the presentation of the 2025 budget.  The government, led by President Patrice Talon, has prioritised digital technology as […]

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in Nigeria has introduced stricter regulations to address the role of celebrities and social media influencers in promoting cryptocurrency platforms and assets. These new guidelines aim to curb the rise in fraudulent schemes that have left many citizens counting their losses after trusting high-profile endorsements. In recent years, several […]

Ecobank Group, a leading private pan-African banking company and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), a pan-African multilateral financial organisation established to support and encourage trade both within and outside of Africa have partnered to integrate Ecobank’s Single Market Trade Hub and Afreximbank’s MANSA Digital Repository Platform to streamline trade and compliance for African firms. The announcement […]

SMART Zambia Institute announced on Friday the successful development of an electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) solution, signifying an important turning point in the nation’s digital transformation process. The eKYC solution aims to improve the security and effectiveness of identity verification procedures. It has been set up in both staging and production environments. Additionally, sample […]

Tunzaa, a Tanzanian fintech startup founded by Ng’winula Kingamkono in 2020, has introduced a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) model to enhance e-commerce in Tanzania.  This project, launched on December 24, 2024, empowers consumers by offering flexible monthly payments for goods and services. Read also: Proparco fuels African climate innovation with $5M fund investment Revolutionising […]

On Monday, Kenya’s Communications Authority (CA) announced a proposal to overhaul licensing rules for internet cafés, reflecting a growing need for regulation in the digital age. In a notice dated December 23, the Authority explained that the proposed changes align with the government’s initiative to establish free public Wi-Fi hotspots in public institutions. With the […]

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have ordered Deposit Money Banks and Mobile Network Operators to settle the long-running N250 billion Unstructured Supplementary Service Data debt dispute. CBN and NCC are regulatory agencies under the Federal Government of Nigeria. CBN regulates the banking sector while NCC regulates the telecom […]

Kenyan startups BuuPass and FlexPay on Friday announced a partnership to simplify travel for Kenyans during the holiday season. This collaboration addresses many financial challenges when booking trips, especially during peak travel times. Innovative payment solutions BuuPass, established in 2016 by Sonia Kabra and Wyclife Omondi, has revolutionised travel planning by enabling users to search, […]