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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 a move aimed at modernising cross-border financial transactions on the continent. The South African bank said the collaboration would combine its banking infrastructure with Crypto.com’s digital asset platform to develop systems...

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580,000 Kenyan Videos Pulled Down by TikTok for Rules Violation

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ICT Authority Appoints Jessy Kiveu Maruti as New Chief Executive

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Starlink Sets April 30, 2026 Deadline for In-Person ID Verification in Kenya

Starlink subscribers in Kenya will now be required to undergo mandatory in-person identity verification, with the company setting April 30, 2026 as the deadline...

Terra Industries Raises $22 Million Extension, Bringing Total Funding to $34 Million

Terra Industries, a Nigerian defense technology startup developing autonomous security systems for critical infrastructure across Africa, has raised an additional $22 million in funding...

Jumia Exits Algeria as It Sharpens Focus on Profitability

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Spiro Secures $7M from Nithio to Expand African E-Mobility Operations

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Skoot Launches Electric Tuk-tuk in Kenya with SUN Mobility Battery Swapping

Skoot Technology on Wednesday launched an electric three-wheeler in Kenya powered by SUN Mobility’s battery swapping system, targeting urban transport and delivery drivers seeking...

NCBA Sets New Industry Benchmark as Digital-First Banking Transformation Takes Hold

NCBA Bank is cementing its position as a technological leader in East and Central Africa, reporting significant milestones in its long-term "Change the Story"...

World Radio Day: Kenya launches first trial Digital radio to tackle ‘saturated’ airwaves

Kenya has officially taken its first major step into the future of sound broadcasting by activating a trial for digital radio services in Nairobi. This...

Samsung Gears Up for Galaxy Unpacked with Major Giveaway for Kenyan Fans

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Threads Hands Users the ‘Reins’ of the Algorithm with New ‘Dear Algo’ Feature

In a significant shift for social media customization, Meta has launched a new artificial intelligence tool for its Threads platform. This innovative feature allows users...

Delta40, Backed by George Soros, Raises $20M to Fund African Startups

Delta40, an Africa-focused venture studio and fund, said on Tuesday it had raised $20 million to support early-stage startups across the continent, with backing...

How to Level Up Your Daily Hustle with Samsung Galaxy AI

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Sophos Acquires UK-based Arco Cyber to Expand Cybersecurity Governance Offering

Sophos, a global cybersecurity company, has acquired UK-based Arco Cyber, a cybersecurity assurance firm focused on helping organisations validate security controls and meet compliance...

January Total Funding Hits $174M as Investors Favor Mature Startups in Africa, Report states

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Battle for AI revenue: ChatGPT tests sponsored posts

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Yellowbet Kenya Launches Licensed Betting Platform | Confirms iOS App Release for February

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Absa Appoints Former M-PESA Africa Chief Sitoyo Lopokoiyit to Lead Retail Banking

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NCBA Leads Regional Banking Sector with Landmark Data Security Certifications

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Safaricom and NSE Launch Ziidi Trader to Bring Stock Market to M-PESA App

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Releaf Earth Launches Nigeria’s First Industrial-Scale Carbon Removal Credits

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Sun King Launches EZ 1 Smartphone in Kenya from Just KES 60 a Day

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Communications Authority (CA) Flags 21 Mobile Brands in National Safety Crackdown

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Zipline and Rwanda Sign Historic $150m Deal for Autonomous Logistics Expansion

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KRA Reinstates ‘Nil Returns’ Option After a Two-week Suspension

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Kenya eyes ‘AI-driven’ tourism boost to double sector’s economic impact

Kenya is seeking to revolutionise its tourism industry by integrating artificial intelligence and blockchain technology, with the goal of doubling the sector’s contribution to...

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Spotify moves into physical books with new ‘Page Match’ technology

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NCBA Pivots to Data-Driven Lending to Capture Kenya’s Informal Economy

NCBA Group is aggressively reshaping its relationship with Kenya’s informal sector, moving away from traditional collateral-based lending in favour of a data-driven model designed...

Katapult Africa Opens 2026 Accelerator Applications with Up to $500,000 for African Startups

Impact-focused investor Katapult Africa has opened applications for its 2026 accelerator programme, offering $150,000 to $500,000 in direct investment to African startups developing solutions...
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