Africa
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Elon Musk’s Starlink Enters Zimbabwe Market: Affordable Satellite Internet at $350

Starlink, the satellite internet company owned by Elon Musk, has officially launched in Zimbabwe, expanding its footprint in Africa. This launch follows three months after securing an operating license from the Zimbabwean government. Starlink’s services will be offered through a government-approved local partner, IMC Communications, further enhancing internet connectivity in the country. Understanding the Pricing […]

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TikTok Strengthens Safety Measures in Africa Amid Growing Popularity

TikTok is taking significant steps to enhance the safety of its rapidly expanding African user base. The platform, owned by ByteDance, recently launched its first-ever Safety Advisory Council in Africa, a move aimed at tackling challenges like misinformation and protecting younger users from online harm. Africa, home to a tech-savvy and increasingly connected youth population, […]

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Pictured from left: Dr. Sunday Mukoro, Managing Director of Coscharis Technologies Limited, and Mr. Olugbenga Adewale, Enterprise Sales Director for Central Africa at Vertiv, during the signing ceremony for a new distribution partnership between Vertiv and Coscharis Technologies in Lagos.
Business News Economy Partnerships

Vertiv Partners with Coscharis Technologies to Enhance IT Infrastructure in Nigeria and Ghana

In a strategic move to strengthen IT infrastructure and digital solutions in West Africa, Vertiv, a global leader in critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has partnered with Coscharis Technologies. This collaboration aims to expand Vertiv’s presence in Nigeria and Ghana, enabling customers to access advanced IT infrastructure solutions that cater to businesses of all […]

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MTN Group’s stock performance chart showing a 3.94% increase on September 5, 2024.
Business News Stock Market

MTN Group’s Stock Surges 3.94% on JSE

MTN Group (JSE: MTNJ) has once again proven its resilience in the telecom market with an impressive 3.94% rise in its stock price, closing at 8758 ZAR on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. With over 4.68 million shares traded on September 5th, MTN continues to capture the attention of both institutional and retail investors. But what’s […]

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Fintech

Mitesh Popat’s Appointment as CFO Signals a New Era for Flutterwave

Flutterwave, a leading payments technology company in Africa, has recently welcomed Mitesh Popat as its new Chief Financial Officer. Popat’s appointment marks a pivotal moment for the company, bringing with him two decades of extensive experience in global financial services that spans North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. His deep expertise and track […]

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Business Trending

China-Africa Summit: Xi Jinping Promises $51 Billion and a Million Jobs for Africa’s Growth

At the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced a massive $51 billion in fresh funding to support African development over the next three years. The funding is aimed at boosting infrastructure, job creation, and trade across the continent. Xi Jinping addressed over 50 African leaders and key international […]

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Economy

Bill Gates Warns: Nigeria’s Low Tax Collection Could Stunt Growth in Key Sectors

Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has expressed concern about Nigeria’s low tax collection. He ponted out that this is a big problem for funding essential services like healthcare and education. Gates made these remarks during the Nutrivision 2024 event, a Pan-African youth dialogue on nutrition held in Abuja. Why is […]

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Business Startups

Africa’s E-Commerce Sector to Reach New Heights: Chpter Secures $1.2 Million Pre-Seed Funding to Expand Across the Continent

Chpter, a Kenyan AI-powered social commerce platform, has secured $1.2 million in a pre-seed funding round to accelerate its growth across Africa. Founded in 2022 by Tesh Mbaabu, Mesongo Sibuti, Kuria Kevin, and Mark Kiarie—co-founders of the YC-backed startup Marketforce—Chpter aims to revolutionise how businesses engage with customers on social media platforms like WhatsApp and […]

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Business Economy

Africa Set to Secure $3.5 Billion in Strategic Deals at the Indonesia-Africa Forum

The second Indonesia-Africa Forum (IAF) has kicked off in Bali, Indonesia, marking a crucial moment for Africa’s economic future. With over 1,400 delegates, including seven heads of state from Asia and Africa, the forum is set to redefine partnerships between Africa and Indonesia in critical areas such as energy, food security, health, and minerals. Indonesian […]

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Tech

How FirstCheck Africa is Igniting a Future of Genderless Opportunities and Boundless Innovation

It’s become well-known the struggles that entrepreneurs face, especially in initial phases of bootstrapping and trying to bring a service or product to the market. For so many, securing capital from investors is the grace that either keeps them afloat, or failing to do so, flatlines the business and all of its hope,  In this […]

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