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Lagos drivers demand a 5% commission cap from Uber, Bolt, and others, seeking insurance and welfare reforms amid Nigeria’s worsening gig economy crisis.
Starlink is now live in Guinea-Bissau, delivering satellite internet to one of West Africa’s least connected nations.
Winich Farms raises six-figure funding from DisrupTech Ventures to expand agri-fintech services for over 180,000 Nigerian farmers.
LemFi acquires UK-based Pillar to launch migrant credit cards, expanding beyond remittances and fast-tracking financial inclusion for immigrants.
Lagos State Government has summoned Uber, Bolt, Indrive, and others to a public hearing following a petition by AUATON over insecurity, unfair labour practices, and regulatory violations.
Jumia has launched a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) service in Algeria in partnership with local fintech Diar Dzair. This move targets financial inclusion in underbanked markets.
The African Development Bank has approved $184 million for Egypt's Obelisk solar project, Africa's largest clean energy and battery storage initiative.
This latest fundraising effort underscores Moove's strategic aim to become a pivotal player in the evolving autonomous mobility ecosystem, beyond its current fleet management role for Waymo.
Tanzania is emerging as East Africa’s next startup hub, with $53M in 2024 funding, fintech dominance, and new government-backed initiatives.
The SEC has warned Nigerians against CBEX, calling it an unregistered Ponzi scheme. Despite a prior crackdown, it has resurfaced under a new name.
Nigeria, the continent's most populous nation, accounted for over half of the 7% subscriber decline in the Rest of Africa segment, which ended the year with 7.5 million customers.
Nigeria’s food crisis is exploding — inflation hits 35%, farms are under attack, and 100 million go hungry. Urgent action is needed now.
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