Chowdeck Raises $9M to Boost Expansion in West Africa
by Chowdeck has raised $9 million in Series A funding to accelerate its growth and quick commerce expansion across Nigeria and Ghana. The Lagos-based food delivery …
Airtel Africa Foundation Unveils ‘Tech For Her’ To Empower Women
Airtel Africa Foundation has launched an ambitious new initiative, “Tech for Her by Airtel Africa Foundation,” aimed at empowering young women across Africa with critical …
Blockfinex Unveils DollarCoin to Empower Africans
Blockfinex, a global cryptocurrency exchange, has launched DollarCoin (USDR), a U.S.-regulated stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the U.S. Dollar. This major initiative directly aims to empower …
West Africa Rises As Global Hub for Virtual Assets – SEC
West Africa is making waves on the world stage. The region, once known primarily for its oil and agriculture, is now at the forefront of …
Rwanda’s Central Bank Explores CBDC with Targeted Testing
The National Bank of Rwanda has officially advanced to the proof-of-concept (PoC) stage for its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). This marks a key milestone …
Sun King Closes Landmark $156M Kenyan Solar Financing
Sun King in Kenya has made a spectacular leap forward in the clean energy space. The off-grid solar energy leader just closed a landmark $156 …
FIFA Inaugurates African Regional Office in Morocco
FIFA’s regional office in Morocco opened its doors amid vibrant celebrations. The state-of-the-art Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat echoed with chants and cheers. This …
How Nigeria’s Web3 Boom Earned It 4% of Global Blockchain Devs
Nigeria’s Web3 boom has soared impressively in 2024, earning the country a remarkable 4% share of all global new blockchain developers—the highest from any African …
Cleva Launches Stablecoin Deposits
Cleva now supports stablecoin deposits, marking a major step forward for users needing seamless access to USD via digital currencies. According to a post on …
Itana launches Africa’s first full-stack AI and data hub to boost local innovation.
Itana has opened a new chapter for African technology. This week in Lagos, the company unveiled Africa’s first full-stack AI and data hub—an ecosystem built …