On Monday, PayPal, a well-known worldwide provider of payment solutions, and e& Enterprise, the company’s digital transformation arm, announced a strategic three-year partnership that will expand the payment options available to businesses in the United Arab Emirates and beyond. This new agreement guarantees a smooth adoption process for businesses, enabling the PayPal wallet as a […]

An agreement has been signed by Bank Nizwa, a prominent Islamic bank in the Sultanate of Oman, and Network International LLC (Network), a leading facilitator of digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa, to support and improve the Bank’s compliance initiatives for its online banking clients. In order to further improve its compliance delivery […]

Murat Cagri Suzer was named Network International’s Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) on Monday. He will be based in Dubai, location of Network International head office to drive the company’s expansion plan. Under his direction, Network International will keep opening up new doors by providing customer-focused fintech solutions that are scalable, safe, and seamless, enabling […]

Apple has unveiled the iPhone 16e, a new model designed to incorporate advanced artificial intelligence features at a more accessible price point.  The iPhone 16e, announced on Tuesday, is priced at $599, making it an attractive option for consumers seeking powerful technology without the premium cost associated with higher-end models. Read also: Apple ditches DeepSeek […]

Nigeria and Algeria are set to enhance regional air travel connectivity by launching a new flight route under the Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA). Scheduled to commence on April 6, this initiative marks a significant step in strengthening diplomatic and economic relations between the two nations. The agreement was confirmed during a meeting in Abuja […]

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) announced the launch of a new Power BI platform designed to make Sudan’s urban household data publicly accessible. This initiative, developed in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), marks a significant step in enhancing data-driven decision-making for policymakers, researchers, and development organisations. Read also: South Sudan […]

Kuda Technologies, a leading Nigerian and UK fintech platform, has been sued for gender discrimination and wrongful termination. The company former Group Chief People Officer (CPO), Rosemary Hewat, Kuda’s filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian fintech firm Kuda Technologies and its CEO, Babatunde Ogundeyi, alleging gender discrimination, wrongful termination, and a toxic work environment. The […]

Mira Murati, the former Chief Technology Officer at OpenAI, has launched Thinking Machines Lab, a new artificial intelligence startup. The San Francisco-based company, announced on Tuesday, aims to create AI systems that are more accessible, customisable, and capable across a broader range of applications. Read also: Amid political pressures, OpenAI scrubs diversity commitment from web […]

Organisers of the 2025 Africa Tech Summit Awards on Tuesday announced a list of winners. The summit, which took place in Nairobi on February 12 and 13, 2025, honoured innovators and businesses influencing the continent’s tech sector. The event, powered by Raenest, brought together more than 1,600 tech leaders from over 65 countries to promote […]

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Zeekr, a subsidiary of Geely Automobile, has made its official debut in Egypt, marking its first step into the African market. During a launch event held in Cairo on February 11, Zeekr introduced two of its flagship models, the Zeekr 001 shooting brake and the Zeekr X compact SUV. Read […]

The OceanHub Africa Accelerator Program is now accepting applications for its sixth edition. This program supports Africa’s most promising startups dedicated to preserving and restoring ocean health.  Up to 24 impact-driven, for-profit ventures will be selected to participate in this 12-month accelerator program, the announcement was made on Wednesday.  Read also: Apply Now: AfricaTech Awards […]

In an audacious move to redefine global internet connectivity, Meta, the parent company of social media giants like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has announced plans to construct the world’s longest undersea broadband cable. This groundbreaking project, Project Waterworth, aims to span over 50,000 kilometres and connect central regions, including the United States, India, Brazil, and, […]

Amid mounting international worries over the company’s privacy policies, South Korea has accused Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek of exchanging user data with TikTok’s Beijing-based owner, ByteDance. Due to privacy concerns, South Korea has now joined Australia, Taiwan, and a number of other nations in banning DeepSeek on government devices. Citing issues with third-party data […]

On Monday, Palm Ventures announced the closing of its first investment fund, valued at $30 million. The fund aims to support early-stage startups in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, with a portion of the funds allocated to AI companies in the United States. Read also: Verto launches $15,000 Global Business Award to […]

On Tuesday, Dabchy, a Tunisian startup specialising in second-hand fashion, announced that it has successfully secured pre-Series A funding. This funding round, led by Janngo Capital, aims to enhance Dabchy’s marketplace and expand its reach across North Africa and the Middle East. Read also: Verto launches $15,000 Global Business Award to empower African startups Funding […]

VivaTech, the Paris-based technology conference, has launched applications for the fourth edition of its AfricaTech Awards, a competition for African startups driving innovation in green tech, e-health, and e-commerce/fintech. The awards are a key part of VivaTech’s dedication to promoting entrepreneurship and technological advancement in Africa. Read also: Egyptian startup Taager secures $6.75 million to […]

On Tuesday, the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) officially announced the appointment of Lungile Binza as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective March 1, 2025.  This decision follows Binza’s tenure as Acting COO since February 2024, during which he demonstrated notable leadership and dedication to the SABC’s objectives. Read also: Old Mutual CEO Iain […]

After a four-year wait, Spotify is reportedly launching its high-fidelity (HiFi) audio streaming service, expected to be called “Music Pro,” in 2025.  According to a media report, the company is finalising details for the new premium offering, including streaming rights. The announcement was made on Tuesday. Read also: Spotify unveils Partner Program for creators to […]

An inter-agency data pricing committee was inaugurated by Ghana’s Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations on Saturday, in an effort to cut telecom’s cost in the nation. Representatives from the ministries of finance, energy, national communication authority, public utilities regulatory commission, chamber of telecommunications, national union of Ghana students, Ghana bloggers association, Ghana payment […]

In the first half of 2024, Ethio Telecom paid taxes totalling ETB 23.74 billion to the government and repaid a foreign loan of ETB 1.8 billion (about $15 million), according to its 2024/2025 Semi-Annual Business Performance Report released on February 12. Read also: Ethio Telecom launches 5G technology in Jimma City Completion of 202 mobile […]