Eyob Tekalign steps in as Ethiopia’s new Central Bank governor

Eyob Tekalign takes the hot seat at Ethiopia’s central bank with inflation and forex shortages waiting on his desk

Nigeria sets 2030 target for 95% digital literacy

By 2027, we want to see 30 million Nigerians trained and digitally empowered. We cannot do this alone, which is why we are working with partners,” Kashifu Abdullahi, NITDA DG said

AFCON 2025: Visa cardholders to get presales tickets first

Visa cardholders will get early presale access to AFCON 2025 tickets in Morocco, two days before general sales open on September 27.

CMC Networks appoints ex-Google exec, Mahesh Jaishankar as Managing Director to lead AI push in Africa

Mahesh Jaishankar as Managing Director will now expand AI-driven connectivity across 62 markets in Africa and the Middle East.

Fiverr cuts 30% of  workforce to double down on AI

Fiverr is cutting 30% of its workforce to focus on AI. The move raises concerns for African freelancers who depend on the platform for income.

US investors to take majority control of TikTok under new deal with China

US investors will take majority control of TikTok in a new deal with China, creating a US-only app and shifting oversight to American firms.

Yoco picks two Co-CEOs, as founding CEO Maphai steps back

Katlego Maphai, who led Yoco from startup to 400,000 merchants, steps down.

mPharma appoints Kwesi Arhin as new CEO

mPharma has appointed Kwesi Arhin as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding co-founder Gregory Rockson.

Ivorian fintech Djamo secures first microfinance licence with no objection from the BCEAO

After three years, YC-backed Ivorian neobank Djamo secures the first microfinance licence in French-speaking West Africa with BCEAO approval.

216 Capital and Plug & Play launch accelerator focused on Tunisian startups

ANAVA-backed 216 Capital and Plug and Play, VISA Africa Fintech Accelerator partner to launch new accelerator for Tunisian startups.

LemFi powers remittance to the Philippines with GCash partnership

LemFI announces remittance to the Philippines' leading mobile wallet, GCas,h which boasts 94 million users. Here are the details.

ARISE IIP secures $700M from Saudi investor to fast track industrial expansion in Africa

A $700M deal brings Saudi Vision Invest into ARISE IIP’s shareholder base, signaling Gulf capital’s rising role in Africa’s industrial future.