Kofa Secures $8.1M to Expand AI Battery Swapping in Africa
by Ghana’s Kofa, a leading clean energy startup, has raised $8.1 million to supercharge its AI-powered battery swapping network across Africa. This landmark funding marks a …
Circle and Onafriq partner to cut Africa’s payment costs with USDC.
Circle, the global leader in stablecoins and issuer of USDC, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Onafriq, Africa’s largest payments gateway. Together, they aim to …
Ugandan Leader Meets Starlink to Discuss East Africa Launch
Uganda is on the brink of a digital revolution as President Yoweri Museveni met with representatives from Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture, to discuss …
OmniRetail Secures $20M Series A to Drive Growth in West Africa
OmniRetail, a leading B2B e-commerce platform, has secured $20 million in Series A equity funding, marking a pivotal moment for both the company and the …
FG Warns of Cyber Slavery Targeting Nigerian Youths in W/Africa
The Federal Government has sounded a critical alarm over the surge of cyber slavery targeting Nigerian youths across West Africa. This warning, delivered through an …
Trump’s tariffs will barely affect Africa – WTO DG Okonjo-Iweala
The recent wave of U.S. trade protectionism, branded as “Trump’s tariffs,” has sent shockwaves through global markets. But according to Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of …
Binance to Tighten SA Crypto Rules by April 2025
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is set to introduce sweeping changes to its compliance procedures for South African users. The new …
Kenya set to overtake Ethiopia as East Africa’s top economy.
Kenya is on the brink of a historic economic milestone. According to the International Monetary Fund, Kenya is set to surpass Ethiopia and become East …
DeFi, SovFi, and NSE to launch Kenya Digital Exchange (KDX).
The Kenya Digital Exchange (KDX) is set to revolutionize Africa’s financial landscape. This landmark initiative is a strategic partnership between DeFi Technologies, SovFi Inc., Valour …
Only 38% of Africans used the internet in 2024 — ITU.
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has released a sobering report showing that only 38% of Africa’s population was online in 2024. This figure is significantly …