In a recent media appearance at MTN’s headquarters in Fairland, Johannesburg, the group’s CEO, Ralph Mupita, voiced concerns over the potential impact of President Trump’s global tariff policies […]
Empowering the Next Generation: Lilac Africa’s Drive to Foster Female Tech Leaders
The gender gap in the technology industry continues to be a challenge, with Disrupt Africa revealing that only 17.3% of African tech startups have female co-founders and just […]
Africa Makes a Giant Leap Forward in AI with $720 Million Investment
A significant investment of $720 million is propelling Africa’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector into new heights. This milestone, fueled by innovative technologies like Advanced iFrame, signifies a remarkable […]
Peach Payments Acquires PayDunya: Expanding into Francophone West Africa
Cape Town-based fintech company Peach Payments is expanding its reach in Africa with the acquisition of PayDunya, a digital payment platform headquartered in Senegal. This strategic move marks […]
Ripple Pilots RLUSD for Drought Relief in Kenya
Ripple has initiated a pilot project that will utilize its stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), for drought relief in Kenya. This initiative comes on the heels of Ripple’s recent […]
DePIN Summit Africa 2025: Expanding Decentralized Infrastructure Network in Kenya & Zanzibar
DePIN Summit Africa is back, returning in 2025 with events scheduled on July 2nd in Mombasa, Kenya and July 4-5th in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Organized by EV3, Share, and […]
DePIN Summit Africa 2025 to Take Place in Mombasa and Zanzibar
The DePIN Summit Africa event is returning in 2025, with dates set for July 2nd in Mombasa and July 4th-5th in Zanzibar. Organized by EV3, Share, and ThreeFold, […]
African Startups Face Slump in Funding, Lowest March Since 2020
African startup funding experienced a significant decline in March, reaching its lowest point since late 2020. According to data from Africa the Big Deal, only $50 million was […]
Nigeria’s Crypto Market Booms, Reaching $59 Billion in Transactions
Nigeria has emerged as Africa’s largest crypto market, recording a staggering $59 billion worth of cryptocurrency transactions in the past year. This rise can be attributed to several […]
Quidax and Tether Partner to Empower 15,000 Africans in Blockchain
Quidax, a leading cryptocurrency exchange in Africa, has announced a strategic collaboration with Tether, the world’s largest digital asset company. This partnership aims to address the growing demand […]
Ripple and Chipper Cash Team Up to Revolutionize African Remittances
Ripple and Chipper Cash have partnered to streamline cross-border payments in Africa, a move expected to significantly reduce transaction times and costs. This collaboration marks a significant step […]
Bitcoin Mining Drives Growth in Zambia: Power Plant Revenue Soars by 30%
Zambia’s Bitcoin mining industry is experiencing a surge, fueled by Gridless Compute’s innovative approach to decentralized energy and electrification. The company’s operations have become significant contributors to the […]
Bitcoin Mining in Zambia: Gridless Partnership Fuels Rural Electrification
Zambia is witnessing a significant shift in its approach to Bitcoin mining, with a new partnership between Gridless Compute and Zengamina Hydro significantly impacting both the mining industry […]
TikTok Launches STEM Feed in Sub-Saharan Africa
Social media giant TikTok has launched a dedicated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) feed for users in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This move, unveiled in November 2024, brings […]