African startups are on track to surpass their total fundraising record from last year, having already secured more than $2.2 billion in 2025, excluding exits. This was revealed in the …
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Safaricom’s Ethiopian Expansion Transforms Market but Deepens Losses, Says World Bank
Safaricom’s bold move into Ethiopia has reshaped the country’s telecommunications industry, bringing competition, lower data prices, and faster internet access to millions of new users. However, a new World Bank …
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LG Electronics wins big at IFA 2025, bags 17 innovation awards including ‘Best of IFA’
LG Electronics has emerged as the biggest winner at the maiden edition of the IFA 2025 Innovation Awards, claiming an impressive 17 honours, including the prestigious Best of IFA title. …
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The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has kicked off its 2025 edition of Customer Service Week, reaffirming its dedication to putting customers at the centre of its operations. The …
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Ecobank Nigeria Launches Upgraded Mobile App for Faster and Smarter Banking
Ecobank Nigeria has launched an upgraded version of its mobile banking app, designed to offer customers a faster, smarter, and simpler way to manage their finances. The bank said the …
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Radarr Africa Launches Radarr Digital: A New Dawn for Media Communication
Radarr Africa has announced the launch of Radarr Digital, a new media platform designed to make press release publishing and sponsored news distribution easier and more accessible for businesses, organisations, …
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Eastern AfricaEconomyInnovationMediaTechnologyTrade
Kenya’s Pay-TV Market Shrinks as Regulator Shifts to “Active Subscriptions”
he Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has introduced a new way of measuring television subscriptions, moving from cumulative sign-ups to “active subscriptions” — accounts that have generated revenue within the …
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What Drives Revenue Booms In Nigeria’s Tech Ecosystem?
Lagos, Abuja, and Yaba are buzzing with a new kind of energy. The streets may still be congested and the power supply unpredictable, but across offices, co-working spaces, and even …
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The Rise of Agritech In Nigeria : Can Technology Feed The Nation?
Nigeria, often described as the giant of Africa, has always relied heavily on agriculture to sustain its economy and feed its rapidly growing population. From the farmlands of Kaduna to …
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The Rise Of Local Manufacturing In Nigeria : Can we Finally Compete Globally?
The hum of machines and the clatter of production lines are no longer confined to industrial hubs in Europe or Asia. Across Nigeria, local manufacturers are quietly ramping up operations, …