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After 12 years of operations in Nigeria, global ride-hailing company, Uber has announced that it will wind down its operations in the country, effective September 2, 2026, bringing an end to a major chapter in Nigeria’s...
Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved from a futuristic concept into an indispensable workplace companion. Across Africa, entrepreneurs are using AI to refine business ideas and prepare investor pitches, software developers are generating and debugging code...
Uber Ends 12-Year Nigeria Journey, Announces Exit From Ride-Hailing Market
After 12 years of operations in Nigeria, global ride-hailing company, Uber has announced that it will wind down its operations in the country, effective...
Zoom vs Google Meet: Which is Better for Remote Teams?
Remote work has evolved from being a temporary workplace arrangement to a long-term business strategy embraced by startups, multinational corporations, educational institutions, and distributed...
ChatGPT vs Gemini: Which AI Assistant is Better for African Professionals?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved from a futuristic concept into an indispensable workplace companion. Across Africa, entrepreneurs are using AI to refine business...
WhatsApp Unveils Usernames, Ending the Need to Share Phone Numbers for New Chats
In one of its most significant privacy-focused updates in recent years, Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp has announced the introduction of usernames, a feature that...
Nigerian Startup anyworkx Evolves into Super App as It Expands Digital Services Across 42 Countries
Nigerian startup anyworkx is standing as a major player in Africa’s growing digital economy after evolving from a simple online marketplace into a multi-vertical...
FreeTV: Everything You Need to Know About Nigeria’s New Digital TV
Nigeria's push toward digital broadcasting has taken a major step forward with the launch of FreeTV, a new free-to-air television service designed to provide...
Kenya Turns WhatsApp into a Tax Office as New Chatbot, Shuru, Simplifies Filing for Millions
A bold step toward digital governance and citizen-friendly public services has prompted the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to launch a WhatsApp-based chatbot designed to...
How Angola’s Kukubela is Targeting Africa’s Language Gap with 35,000 Users, Eyeing Global Expansion
In the African continent, where linguistic diversity is vast but digital learning tools remain limited, this Angolan ed-tech startup, Kukubela is positioning itself as...
Algerian Super-app, Yassir Expands Global Ambitions with Strategic Acquisition of Ad-Tech Firm Kawarizmi
Algeria’s leading super-app, Yassir, has taken a significant step toward deepening its global footprint and diversifying its revenue streams with the acquisition of Paris-based...
Zambian Startup Padue Partners FasterCapital to Launch All-in-One On-Demand Service App
Zambian technology startup Padue has entered into a strategic partnership with global venture builder FasterCapital through the latter’s EquityPilot programme. The move aimed at...
EFG Hermes Expands Retail Investing With Five Mutual Funds on ONE App, Opening Institutional-Grade Access to Everyday Egyptians
With a strategic move designed to democratize investing and deepen retail participation in Egypt’s capital markets, EFG Hermes has launched five mutual funds on...
Obiex is Betting on Africa as Nigerian Crypto Exchange Targets Ghana and South Africa After Billion-Dollar Growth Surge
Nigerian cryptocurrency exchange Obiex is setting its sights beyond its home market, with Ghana and South Africa emerging as key expansion targets. This is...
