Google Rolls Out Free Gemini AI Pro for African Students
by Google has announced a bold new initiative: a free one-year subscription to its Gemini AI Pro plan for African students and youth. This move aims …
South Africa’s RocoMamas Adopts Bitcoin Lightning Payments
RocoMamas, a leading fast-food chain in South Africa, has taken a bold step into the future of payments. It now accepts Bitcoin Lightning payments via …
Nigeria Leads Sub-Saharan Africa’s Crypto Market with $92B
Africa’s crypto market is rapidly evolving, with Nigeria emerging as a powerhouse in Sub-Saharan Africa, boasting a staggering $92 billion valuation, according to a report …
Binance Pay Enters South Africa via Zapper Partnership
Binance Pay has officially launched in South Africa, marking a strategic partnership with Zapper, a leading local crypto payment platform. This collaboration marks a significant …
Luno Rolls Out Tokenised Stock Trading in Nigeria
Luno, one of Africa’s leading crypto exchanges, has launched an innovative service that will transform how Nigerians invest in global markets. The company now offers …
Ripple Rolls Out $700M RLUSD in Africa, Pilots Climate Risk Insurance
Ripple, the global blockchain payments giant, has taken a bold step in Africa. The company launched $700 million worth of RLUSD stablecoins on the continent. …
Nigeria Hits 20 AI Research Papers in 18 Months
Nigeria has taken a giant leap in Artificial Intelligence research, marking a historic milestone. In just 18 months, Nigerian researchers have published 20 peer-reviewed AI …
M0 Raises $40M to Drive Stablecoins in Africa
M0, a crypto startup focused on stablecoin infrastructure, has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round. This financing will accelerate its vision of …
Burkina Faso Launches AI Action Plan Workshop
Burkina Faso has taken a bold step into the future. The country recently launched an “AI action plan” workshop aimed at harnessing artificial intelligence to …
Meta Expands Africa’s Connectivity with Data Centres, Cables
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is making significant investments to enhance Africa’s internet infrastructure. The tech giant recently announced a massive …