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Tony Elumelu: The Billionaire Philanthropist Betting $100m on Africa’s Start-ups

The Nigerian billionaire and philanthropist, Tony Elumelu has revealed that his foundation has now deployed more than $100m in seed capital to bolster African start-ups over the last 15 years. Speaking in...

Canal+ Unveils €100m Rescue Package for MultiChoice Following Subscriber Exodus

The French media giant Canal+ has launched a sweeping €100 million recovery plan to revitalise MultiChoice, as the African pay-TV leader struggles to stem...

Why Tanzania’s Billionaire Rostam Azizi Is Buying Nation Media Group

After more than six decades under the stewardship of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development, Nation Media Group is entering a new era....

Tony Elumelu: The Billionaire Philanthropist Betting $100m on Africa’s Start-ups

The Nigerian billionaire and philanthropist, Tony Elumelu has revealed that his foundation has now deployed more than $100m in seed capital to bolster African...

Nedbank Partners with Crypto.com to Explore Blockchain Payments Across Africa

Nedbank Group said on Thursday it had entered a strategic partnership with Crypto.com to explore blockchain-based payment, settlement and liquidity solutions across Africa, in...

High Court Halts NTSA’s Automated Traffic Fine System Over Tech Concerns

A major digital crackdown on motorists has been suspended after the High Court in Kenya issued conservatory orders barring the enforcement of an instant,...

The Era of Hyper-Connectivity: How AI Is Turning the Smartphone Into the Brain of the Modern Home

The modern home is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. What was once a passive physical space is evolving into an intelligent environment that...

Canal+ Unveils €100m Rescue Package for MultiChoice Following Subscriber Exodus

The French media giant Canal+ has launched a sweeping €100 million recovery plan to revitalise MultiChoice, as the African pay-TV leader struggles to stem...

Tony Elumelu: The Billionaire Philanthropist Betting $100m on Africa’s Start-ups

The Nigerian billionaire and philanthropist, Tony Elumelu has revealed that his foundation has now deployed more than $100m in seed capital to bolster African start-ups over the last 15 years. Speaking in Paris on Thursday, 12 March 2026, the Chairman of United Bank for Africa...