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

BD Insider: 🇿🇦 South African marker – a win for small businesses

In this newsletter, we look at: MTN faces backlash amidst NIN-SIM verification chaos, Google labels South African businesses in search results, Lagos state targets remote workers and influencers for tax revenue.

MTN offices shut down nationwide amidst SIM blocking outrage

MTN has ordered all its offices nationwide to shut down because of the outrage of angry customers

Meet the 10 Startups that got into the 8th Google Startup Accelerator program

This year’s cohort places a particular focus on artificial intelligence, reflecting the technology's increasing role in tackling Africa's most pressing challenges.