Morgan Stanley, the sixth largest banking firm in the United States, recently disclosed its $269 million investment in spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) in a filing, aligning with other …
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- AfricaAFRICA NEWSCryptocurrency
Terrorists using unsuspecting cryptocurrency traders – Olukoyede
by Editorby EditorOla Olukoyede, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), disclosed that terrorists in Nigeria are utilizing young cryptocurrency traders to fund their activities. The programme, titled, “Multi-stakeholders’ …
- AfricaAFRICA NEWSEntrepreneurship
Axmed raises $2 million to transform access to critical medicines in Africa
by Editorby EditorAxmed, an innovative two-sided B2B marketplace platform, is making strides in addressing global health disparities by securing a $2 million seed funding round. This investment aims to expedite the accessibility, …
- AfricaAFRICA NEWSEntrepreneurship
Jack Dorsey’s TBD Partners With Chipper Cash to Launch in Africa
by Editorby EditorJack Dorsey’s TBD, operating as part of Block, has expanded its reach to Africa through a collaboration with pan-African cross-border payments company Chipper Cash. Chipper Cash has been integrated into …
- AfricaAFRICA NEWSEntrepreneurship
d.light secures $3.4 million to provide 10,000 solar home systems to refugees in Uganda.
by Editorby Editord.light, a company specializing in solar products and affordable finance for low-income households, has secured $3.4 million grant from Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) and Energising Development (EnDev) to offer …
- AfricaAFRICA NEWSTechnologyTelecommunications
East Africa’s internet disrupted by another major undersea cable cut
by Editorby EditorEast Africa faced internet disruptions due to a major undersea fibre-optic cable cut on Sunday. This incident slowed down internet connections and led to widespread outages in the region, affecting …
- AfricaAFRICA NEWSTelecommunications
Exciting Developments for South Africa’s IT, Telecoms Industry
by Editorby EditorSouth Africa South African IT and telecommunications firms are actively expanding and promoting their businesses, signalling positive prospects for the industry and the domestic economy. In recent discussions with key …
- AfricaAFRICA NEWSReal Estate
REDAN President’s Visit to Ooni of Ife Strengthens Real Estate Ties, Upholds Cultural Heritage
by Editorby EditorLast week’s historic visit by Prince Akintoye Adeoye, President of the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN), accompanied by distinguished members of the REDAN leadership, Vice President Dr. Kunle …
- AfricaAFRICA NEWSTechnologyTelecommunications
AI Expansion in Africa Sparks Competition Between China and US
by Editorby EditorAI advancements in Africa create a new arena of competition for China and the US. Both countries are now vying to influence the development, utilization, and regulation of artificial intelligence …
- AfricaAFRICA NEWSReal Estate
Minister Dangiwa calls for collaboration between Shelter Afrique and UN-Habitat to tackle housing crisis in Africa
by Editorby EditorNigeria’s Minister of Housing and Urban Development Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, who doubles as the Chair of the Executive Board of UN Habitat and the Chair of the 2023 Annual …