Fans have been waiting for Nintendo’s Black Friday offer to get their hands on their favourite games without paying through their nose. On the upcoming Black Friday, you should look forward to special offers on games, accessories, and console bundles from Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and GameStop. Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart, among others, […]

With Call of Duty launching on Thursday, players are encouraged to reconsider using Prestige Tokens when buying Black Ops 6 Season 1 Battle Pass. Learning to save your tokens correctly and at the right time is crucial to gameplay and experience. Prestige Tokens rewards are only earned after players level up in the game, and these […]

Between April and September 2024, MultiChoice Group, an African pay-TV provider, reports that its Nigerian division lost 243,000 customers for both its DStv and GOtv services. According to MultiChoice’s financial results for the fiscal year that concluded on September 30, 2024, which were released on Tuesday, many of its customers have had to give up […]

The latest Nigerian fintech unicorn, Moniepoint, is pursuing a commercial banking license from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to broaden its retail banking operations and strengthen its foothold in the financial services market. While the regulatory approval process could take up to a year, securing the license would mark a significant milestone for the […]

DigMo is a new financial services provider offering low- and middle-class Zambians gamified wealth-building solutions. The fintech company, designed for underprivileged customers and has a licence from the Bank of Zambia to run a wallet, gives them access to exciting goods with attractive rewards. The company has appointed James Chona as Chairman, who will guide […]

Banxso (Pty) Ltd, a financial services platform in South Africa, is involved in a legal dispute with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), marking one of the most significant regulatory challenges in the country’s fintech sector in recent years. This rare public clash highlights ongoing issues related to client communication, compliance, and the broader regulatory […]

MTN Zambia on Monday unveiled the Alola 4G smartphone in Chawama, Lusaka, a smartphone launched to bridge the digital gap in Zambia and allow citizens access sophisticated devices at affordable prices. Dignitaries who graced the occasion include Acting Director-General Collins Mbulo of Zambia Information Communication Technology Authority (ZICTA) and Hon Felix Mutati (MP), Minister of […]

To help Nigerian WhatsApp users safeguard their accounts against hacking and unauthorised access, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has released a thorough guideline. Both individuals and group administrators can follow the instructions outlined in these guidelines to prevent and address account breaches. The recommendations follow increased worries about cyberattacks that target social media […]

Popular streamer Kai Cenat has officially become the most subscribed Twitch streamer of all time, breaking the record just 11 days into his ongoing Mafiathon 2 subathon.  As of November 12, 2024, Cenat reached an impressive 326,252 subscribers, surpassing the previous record held by prominent VTuber Ironmouse, who had approximately 220,000 subscribers at her peak. […]

The U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, to lead a newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in his incoming administration. American entrepreneur and Trump’s fellow Republican, Vivek Ramaswamy, will join Musk. Together, they will tackle inefficiencies and waste within federal agencies. Trump made the announcement in a […]

Leatherback, a cross-border payments firm with operations in the UK and Nigeria, has appointed Toni Campbell as its new CEO, following the exit of co-founder Ibrahim Ibitade who headed the company for five years. The appointment, which marks a significant shift in leadership, comes after a tumultuous period for the firm, including investor interventions and […]

The Growth4Her Accelerator, launched on October 16, aims to close Africa’s gender finance gap by supporting female entrepreneurs in Nigeria. It helps scale women-led businesses through resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities. Through training, funding opportunities, and strategic partnerships, Growth4Her seeks to bridge the gender financing gap in Africa by providing women entrepreneurs with the capacity […]

Oraimo’s “Green Friday” sale presents a unique opportunity for customers to access various tech products at discounted prices. The sale includes discounts on popular items such as wearables, chargers, power banks,  portable power stations, and audio devices, allowing customers to upgrade their tech while saving money. The sale will last from November 13 to 14.  […]

Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, reached a new milestone, topping $89,000 on Monday. This surge follows Donald Trump’s U.S. presidential victory, which many in the industry believe could bring more favourable crypto policies. Analysts attribute the climb to optimism around Trump’s promises to make the U.S. “the crypto capital of the planet.” He has pledged […]

Algérie Télécom has announced the launch of a groundbreaking high-speed internet package, set to debut November 14. Offering a bandwidth of up to 1.2 Gbps, this is the first of its kind on the African continent. The package is part of the company’s Idoom Fibre products and represents a significant leap in Algeria’s digital infrastructure, […]

Startupbootcamp, a leading global tech accelerator, has announced a partnership with Ashish Thakkar’s Mara Group and Blend Financial Services to establish a $250 million fund dedicated to accelerating African tech startups.  The partnership was finalised at the Future Investment Initiative which was held between October 29 and 31 in Saudi Arabia, to source additional funding […]

On Monday, Tunisia introduced the Auto-Entrepreneur Card, a new initiative designed to streamline the registration process and offer social benefits to freelancers and self-employed individuals. This move is part of the country’s broader efforts to formalise the growing freelance sector, which has long operated outside the formal economic framework. With this initiative, Tunisia aims to […]

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated has announced another strategic partnership with TransferTo company. This is coming days after the company collaborated with Nium to enhance cross-border transactions in Africa. Ecobank GCEO Jeremy Awori and TransferTo CEO Peter De Caluwe signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the Singapore FinTech Festival held last week. While announcing this partnership […]

Efreshli, Egypt’s leading interior design technology platform, has appointed former Silicon Valley executive Dina Elhaddad as its new co-founder and Chief Product Officer (CPO). The appointment seeks to enhance the company’s market reach and product innovation as part of its expansion.  This development is complemented by a seed funding round led by Algebra Ventures, with […]

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has suspended the operations of the financial remittance service TapTap Send, citing violations of the country’s regulatory framework. The suspension, effective November 8, is the result of a breach of the Foreign Exchange Act, 2006, which governs payment services in Ghana. TapTap Send’s “cedi remittance wallet” ran afoul of the […]