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 […]

On Tuesday, the Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (GVCA) announced that Amma Gyampo has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer. This marks a new chapter for the association, which is focused on driving private capital growth in Ghana. Gyampo replaced Hannah Acquah, who increased GVCA membership by 150 percent, expanded activities, […]

On Tuesday, Float, a pioneering credit card-linked instalment platform in Africa, announced a strategic partnership with Peach Payments, a prominent online payment solutions provider.  This collaboration aims to enhance the payment options available to consumers and merchants across South Africa. By integrating Float’s innovative payment solutions into Peach Payments’ checkout process, the partnership is set […]

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 […]

On Tuesday, OpenAI announced a new partnership with Kakao, a leading South Korean tech company. This collaboration comes as OpenAI faces growing competition from DeepSeek, a Chinese AI firm that has rapidly gained traction with its cutting-edge and affordable AI solutions.  During a press event in Seoul, OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, expressed his enthusiasm for […]

On February 2, 2025, Samsung unveiled a groundbreaking patent that could change how we listen to music and connect our devices. The company is working on next-generation earbuds that ditch Bluetooth to use Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology.  This move could offer users a smoother, faster, and more immersive audio experience. For anyone tired of Bluetooth’s occasional […]

On Tuesday, Mastercard announced a strategic partnership with Payrails aimed at transforming enterprise digital payments.  This collaboration is set to enhance payment solutions for large businesses, providing them with the tools necessary to navigate the complexities of the digital economy effectively. Read also: Mastercard, KCB Bank partner to introduce multi-currency prepaid card in Kenya Mastercard […]

On Tuesday, qeen.ai, a Dubai-based startup founded by former Google and DeepMind employees, announced it has raised $10 million in seed funding.  The funding round, led by Prosus Ventures, brings the company’s total funding to $12 million, following a pre-seed round of $2.2 million. With this new investment, qeen.ai is set to expand its innovative […]

Flutterwave CEO Olugbenga “GB” Agboola is making waves in the African tech scene by launching Go Time AI, an accelerator program under his venture studio Resilience17.  This project, launched on Monday, aimed to assist African AI startups get funding and mentorship. Read also: Flutterwave partners with CBN to simplify payment with AfriGo Closing the AI […]

The ride-hailing service Bolt has introduced Trusted Contacts, a feature that lets drivers and passengers add friends or family to their accounts. This way, Bolt’s Safety Team can get in touch with them in the event that the account holder is unavailable. The business made this claim in a statement on Saturday. This innovation, which […]

The Business Registration Service (BRS) in Kenya is currently dealing with a significant data breach that happened on January 31 and exposed private data about businesses and their owners nationwide. One of the immediate consequences of the breach is the sale of stolen data on the dark web. Kenneth Gathuma, the Director General of BRS, […]

Busha now offers cNGN (Compliant Nigerian Stablecoin), a private-sector stablecoin that has the potential to revolutionise Nigeria’s digital economy. cNGN is a 1:1 Naira-pegged stablecoin created by a consortium of Nigerian financial institutions, fintech, and blockchain experts known as the Africa Stablecoin Consortium (ASC) last year, with the goal of facilitating smooth cross-border payments, quicker […]

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given its approval for AVA Global Asset Managers Limited’s Money Market Fund launch. This open-ended fund aims to provide unit holders with a steady income, offering investors a low-risk investment option in challenging economic times. The fund, with an offer size of N1 billion and a unit price […]

A tech entrepreneur in Egypt has established a way to help young Arabs access a variety of training programs. The educational technology platform called EYouth is an Egyptian start-up that provides digital skill development training programs for professionals, entrepreneurs, and youth seeking to advance their careers. Regardless of their beginning level, learners can advance at […]

The official inauguration of the e-Justice platform on Thursday, January 30, marked a significant advancement in Côte d’Ivoire’s modernisation of its public administration. Citizens of Yopougon and Dabou can now apply online for nationality certificates under this program, which was designed to make access to judicial services easier. Read also: Mastercard, NAT partner to introduce […]

Senegal’s “New technological deal” initiative to transform its digital sector by 2034 has received support from the French telecom company, Orange. During a meeting with Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Thursday, January 30, Christel Heydemann, CEO of French telecom company Orange, reaffirmed the company’s support for the “New Technology Deal.” The program aims to […]

Vitel Wireless (Vitel) stated on Thursday that it has achieved a significant milestone in the Nigerian telecom sector by being the first Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) in the country to be given a mobile number series by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The company claims that Vitel Wireless’ assignment of mobile number series 0712 […]

With GITEX Africa 2025 set to take place from April 14-16 in Marrakech, Morocco, discussions are intensifying around Africa’s digital future. Trixie LohMirmand, Executive Vice President of the Dubai World Trade Centre and KAOUN International, met with Amal El Fallah-Seghrouchni, Morocco’s Minister of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, to explore ways to strengthen Morocco’s digital […]

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and Kenya Airways have finally reached a resolution after a fiery showdown over the controversial treatment of a Nigerian passenger, Ms Gloria Ibukun Omisore, at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. What started as a high-stakes standoff—complete with viral videos, diplomatic tensions, and accusations of mistreatment—has now culminated in […]

In a major step towards the nation’s digital transformation, the World Bank and the Government of the Republic of Zambia have started the technical review of components under the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP) on Monday. Utilising the multiphase programming approach under the Inclusive Digitalisation for Eastern and Southern Africa Program (IDEA), the four-day summit […]