Africa’s technology ecosystem witnessed a clear strategic shift in 2025, as companies increasingly turned to mergers and acquisitions to drive growth, rather than relying on large funding rounds. Industry data …
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Binance records surge in South African users as crypto adoption rises
Global crypto-currency exchange, Binance, has recorded rapid growth in its South African customer base, reflecting rising adoption of digital assets across the country. The company said its local user numbers …
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Petrobras returns to Africa with offshore oil stake in Namibia
Brazil’s state-owned oil company, Petrobras, has marked a strategic return to the African oil and gas sector with the acquisition of a 42.5 per cent stake in an offshore oil …
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Africa’s growth hinges on execution, not ambition, say stakeholders at Business Convention
Growth dominated conversations at the 2026 Africa Business Convention (ABC), but speakers were quick to move away from lofty rhetoric, insisting that Africa’s next phase of economic expansion will depend …
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Ethio telecom, Djibouti Telecom, and Sudatel Group Sign Tripartite Agreement
In a historic move set to transform digital connectivity across East Africa, Ethio Telecom, Djibouti Telecom, and Sudatel Group yesterday signed a tripartite agreement under the Horizon Fiber Initiative, establishing …
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Alakija’s Flourish Africa Provides N300m Grants for Women Entrepreneurs
Flourish Africa, a women-focused empowerment initiative founded by Apostle Folorunsho Alakija, has disbursed N300 million in grants to women entrepreneurs across Nigeria following a nationwide training and business pitch programme. …
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Apply Now: $5,000 Seed Grants for African Startup Technology Entrepreneurs
African startups raised only $2.2 billion in 2024, representing just 0.6% of global startup funding, highlighting a massive financing gap that leaves promising tech entrepreneurs without the capital needed to …
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North Africa’s 5G connectivity spikes as rest of continent lags behind
North African countries are rapidly pulling ahead in the race for fifth-generation (5G) connectivity, creating a Mediterranean digital corridor that is setting the pace for the rest of the continent. …
Thousands of users of ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by OpenAI, were left stranded yesterday after the platform experienced a widespread service outage that disrupted conversations and access across …
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Persistent delays at Ghana’s ports undermine trade flows – World Bank
The World Bank has raised concerns over persistent delays at Ghana’s ports, warning that prolonged cargo clearance timelines are weakening trade flows and limiting private-sector expansion, particularly for importers and …