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West African subsea cables repaired after weeks-long damage

Following enduring weeks of disruptions, West Africa is on the brink of getting back steady internet connection via normal routes

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Chowdeck CEO talks $2.5M seed funding and the Nigerian food delivery market

Last year, Chowdeck onboarded Chicken Republic, West Africa's largest fast-food chain. This move has led to an increase in order volume of 250% on Chowdeck.

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BuuPass acquires QuickBus to drive intercity booking in Africa

BuuPass, a Kenyan travel booking platform, has acquired its Nigerian and South African competitor, QuickBus.

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BD Insider 231: Apple’s supply chain under scrutiny by Congo

Inside: We examine Nigeria's second payment gateway and crackdown on crypto traders. Additionally, we covered the latest on Starlink operations in Ghana.

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Kenya’s comms regulator deplatforms dozens of TV stations

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), continuing its crackdown on broadcasting services, has ordered the closure of more than 58 television stations and at least 6 courier companies serving the East African country. 

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Binance and Yellow Card missing from South Africa’s licensed crypto firms’ list

South Africa released a list of 75 licensed crypto asset service providers, but major players like Binance and Yellow Card are missing.

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TLcom closes $154 million fund to back early-stage startups in Africa

TLcom Capital has raised a $154 million fund to invest in early-stage startups, extending its reach beyond Sub-Saharan Africa to Egypt

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Opera quits free data in Kenya in regulatory bowdown

Weeks after Kenya's betting watchdog ruled against bookmark ads, the platform is discontinuing its free data service

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Bitcoin’s 2024 Halving: What You Need to Know

Will the biggest digital gold break into half or what? Let’s find out in this article.

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Nigerian big banks race to raise funds by capital hike deadline

Nigerian banks are facing a capital reshuffle. In March, the Central Bank (CBN) significantly raised the minimum capital requirement, especially for international commercial banks, which now need ₦500 billion.

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Starlink to discontinue roaming in unlicensed areas: Cameroon, South Africa affected

Starting April 30, Starlink will restrict roaming in Cameroon, South Africa and other unlicensed regions.

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BD Insider 229: Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa listed as top cybercrime hotspots in Africa

Inside: The crackdown on starlink in Zimbabwe and why Moderna is halting vaccine plant project in Kenya

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