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Breaking: Nigeria’s inflation surges again to 32.70%, defying expectations

The uptick in prices comes as a blow to policymakers who had been celebrating a recent easing of inflationary pressures.

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Sistema.bio secures $15M to drive global Biogas expansion

Sistema.bio raises $15M to expand its biogas technology globally, enhancing sustainable energy solutions for farmers.

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Ex-Nokia CEO to lead board of Africa’s biggest smartphone financer

Rajeev Suri joins M-KOPA as board chair, leading Africa's largest smartphone financing firm with over 5 million customers across five markets

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Global solar storm puts SA on high alert

It comes amid a period of heightened solar activity, with more than 40 X-class solar flares recorded in 2024, much higher than in the previous nine years

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Fidelity Bank cuts fraud losses by 88% in H1 2024

The lender's success in reducing fraud losses demonstrates its commitment to responsible banking practices in the financial services industry.

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South Africa’s taxman takes AI-backed aim at tax-dodging crypto owners

The SARS has warned taxpayers to disclose details of their crypto transactions and investments – or else...

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NCC reverses stance, drops Starlink sanction threat

Starlink recently significantly increased its monthly subscription fees in Nigeria by 97%, raising the standard residential plan from ₦38,000 to ₦75,000.

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Breaking: Access Bank secures Namibia license, expanding African footprint

This latest expansion comes on the heels of Access Bank's acquisition of ARM Pensions earlier this year.

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Credrails CEO reportedly loses appeal against Flutterwave in contact details dispute

Clara Wanjiku Odero, the CEO of Softbank-backed Credrails, has reportedly lost her appeal against Flutterwave. The Kenyan court upheld the lower court's decision, awarding her a significantly smaller sum.

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BD Insider: Kenya is calling remote workers

In this letter, we explore; Kenya introduces a new digital nomad visa, OpenAI hits $157 billion valuation, MTN Congo launches 5G network in Central Africa.

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This female-led animation studio is raising $20,000 to tackle child sexual abuse

Esosa Asabor and her team at Relio Studios are paving the way for greater female representation in the animation industry.

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Nigerian Agritech startup, Winich Farms secures $3 million in pre-series A funding

Since the company’s launch in 2020, Winich Farms has built an ecosystem of more than 150,000 users including farmers.

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