Airtel Africa repurchases 1.9M shares
by Airtel Africa has repurchased a total of 1.9 million shares since launching the second phase of its $100 million share buyback programme. This move, confirmed …
Africa to Launch Its Credit Rating Agency This September
Africa is set to make history this September with the launch of its credit rating agency. The African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) is expected to …
Bitcoin enters Africa’s largest slum
A Kenyan company has introduced Bitcoin into Kibera, widely regarded as Africa’s largest urban slum. This marks a significant milestone in the story of Bitcoin …
MTN Zambia Teams Up with Starlink to Boost Connectivity
MTN Zambia has officially teamed up with Starlink, SpaceX’s advanced satellite internet service, to revolutionize business connectivity across Zambia. This partnership designates MTN Zambia as …
African AI Talent Slashes Size of First Multilingual Model by 75%
African AI talent has achieved a significant milestone by reducing the size of the continent’s first multilingual language model, InkubaLM, by 75%. This leap was …
MTN South Africa to shut down 3G network
MTN South Africa has announced it will shut down its 3G network by December 31, 2025. This move accelerates the phase-out schedule by a full …
Bill Gates to Channel Most of $200B Pledge into Africa’s Future
Bill Gates has announced a bold new chapter for the Gates Foundation. Over the next 20 years, the foundation will channel the majority of a …
Starlink in SA: Providers Urged to Use Proper Channels
South Africa’s telecommunications landscape is abuzz as the debate over “Starlink in SA” intensifies. The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has issued a …
Africa Day 2025: Celebrating Unity, and Progress Across the Continent
Every year on May 25th, Africa comes alive with vibrant celebrations, powerful reflections, and a renewed sense of unity. Africa Day is more than a …
Africa Launches First Continental Space Agency in Cairo
Africa has entered a new era. It has launched its first continental space agency, the African Space Agency (AfSA), which is now headquartered in Cairo, …