mPharma sets agenda post-layoff, halts work-from-home

mPharma, a Ghanaian healthtech company, has restructured its approach in the wake of the layoffs it implemented in September, which now entails discontinuing remote work.

MFS Africa rebrands to Onafriq to bypass trademark hurdles in America

Pan-African fintech company, MFS Africa has rebranded to Onafriq as part of its evolution, and also due to trademark challenges in America.

BluePeak Private Capital closes $156M fund to support African businesses

BluePeak Private Capital, a private capital firm, has closed its flagship fund at $156 million to support scalable businesses in Africa.

Almouneer secures $3.6M to tackle diabetes and obesity prevalence in Africa

Egyptian healthtech, Almouneer has raised a $3.6 million seed to address the growing prevalence of diabetes and obesity in Africa.

MarketForce enters Kenya’s social commerce scene, aims to boost profits

Kenyan B2B e-commerce startup, MarketForce, is set to broaden its presence by entering the country's social commerce market.

X introduces audio and video calling features

X, formerly Twitter, now offers audio and video calling as part of its transformation into an "everything app."

Nigerian banks restrict transactions to neobanks amid rising fraud concerns

Nigerian Banks such as Fidelity and Standard Chartered have imposed transaction restrictions on neobanks like Moniepoint, Kuda, Opay, and PalmPay, citing mounting concerns over fraud.

Husk Power raises $103 Million to expand renewable energy in Africa and Asia

Cleantech firm Husk Power secures $103M to drive rural electrification, expand renewable energy services in Africa and Asia.

The Art of Technology Lagos 5.0 to explore the creative economy and a digital Lagos

Experts will gather from December 8-9 for The Art of Technology Lagos 5.0 which will focus on "Creative Economy" and "Digital Lagos"

Furex app launch sets new standards in digital asset trading

Furex app introduces innovative features designed to provide users with an unparalleled trading experience.

“Misleading”, Patricia speaks on its physical operations in Nigeria

Estonia-based crypto exchange, Patricia said that it started full remote operations in 2020, contrary to allegations that it has absconded its Lagos office.

Inside Safaricom’s acquisition of M-PESA Holdings

Safaricom completes full acquisition of M-PESA Holdings, securing control of the iconic mobile money platform in Kenya.