BD Insider: Bad news for SA online shoppers?

SARS is coming after Shein and Temu with a new tax law

Uganda UTel secures $225 million investmet from Dubai-based investor RCC

UTel is set to receive a $225 million investment fund from Rowad Capital Commercial LLC.

BD Insider: Investors are ignoring AI startups in Africa

African AI startups contributed only $4 million across five deals in Q2 2024, accounting for less than 1% of the total investment.

Egyptian fintech Lucky ONE secures $3 million to expand regional operations

Lucky ONE has successfully raised $3 million in a convertible debt round to expand its credit platform and facilitate its entry into new regional markets.

Mobius Motors, Kenya budget-friendly SUV, to shut down

Kenya-based automobile maker Mobius Motors has made a decision to liquidate the company

China’s EV players chart course for Morocco amid subsidy squeeze

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are shifting to Morocco amid US, EU restrictions, as trade deals and resources attract major investments in the Kingdom's cleantech market

Breaking: CBN approves merger of Providus Bank and Unity Bank

The apex bank said the move is designed to bolster the stability of the nation’s financial system and avert potential systemic risks.

Claude 3.5 vs. ChatGPT4o: Which AI assistant wins?

Choosing the suitable AI assistant comes down to specific needs, to help you decide, we’ve compared both models side by side.

BD Insider: What Africa is doing right in its push for EV adoption

How African countries are joining the global push for Electric Vehicles

BD Insider: Ghana’s new forex regulation

In this letter, we explore; Bank of Ghana tightens grip on forex market, Crypto exchanges dodge taxes in Kenya, Meta’s privacy violation issue.

Flutterwave Gains Ground in Ghana with Enhanced Payment Service Provider License

For potential customers in Ghana, Flutterwave’s license translates to more seamless and secure money transfers across the country.

Post-election internet cut leaves Mauritanians in the dark

As Mauritania readies for President Ghazouani's inauguration, the gov't faces pressure to address the public's concerns