Winich Farms, a Nigerian agri-FinTech, raises Pre-Series A funding
by Nigerian agri-FinTech startup Winich Farms has clinched a major milestone, closing a $3 million pre-Series A funding round. This bold move sets the stage for …
Naver, Nvidia to build 500MW AI data center in Morocco for EMEA.
Naver, Nvidia, and a consortium of international partners have unveiled plans to build a massive 500-megawatt (MW) AI data center in Morocco. The facility, powered …
VPS, Mastercard Boost Payments and Inclusion in Morocco
VPS, a leading payment solutions provider, and Mastercard have announced a strategic collaboration. The VPS and Mastercard collaboration aims to revolutionize payments and drive financial …
Smart Zambia Expands Starlink to Remote Shiwang’andu
Smart Zambia has launched a significant initiative to bring Starlink to the remote area of Shiwang’andu. This expansion delivers high-speed satellite internet to one of …
Airtel Africa repurchases 1.9M shares
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 …