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Investment in African Tech Startups Jumps Nearly 50% in 2025
Qualcomm Launches ‘Make in Africa’ Programme to Support African Tech Startups
Global Leaders and Tech Giants Join Forces to Protect 1.7 Million Kilometers of Submarine Cables
AGOA Renewal Gives Kenya’s Digital Export Economy Breathing Space Amid US Scrutiny
Mastercard Welcomes 2026 YES Cohort to Strengthen Youth Employment in South Africa
Investment in African Tech Startups Jumps Nearly 50% in 2025
Qualcomm Launches ‘Make in Africa’ Programme to Support African Tech Startups
Global Leaders and Tech Giants Join Forces to Protect 1.7 Million Kilometers of Submarine Cables
AGOA Renewal Gives Kenya’s Digital Export Economy Breathing Space Amid US Scrutiny
Mastercard Welcomes 2026 YES Cohort to Strengthen Youth Employment in South Africa

Investment in African Tech Startups Jumps Nearly 50% in 2025

After two challenging years marked by shrinking capital and cautious investors, funding is making a strong comeback in Africa’s tech startup ecosystem. New data from Disrupt Africa and Partech shows that investment into African tech...

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Qualcomm Launches ‘Make in Africa’ Programme to Support African Tech Startups

Global Leaders and Tech Giants Join Forces to Protect 1.7 Million Kilometers of Submarine Cables

AGOA Renewal Gives Kenya’s Digital Export Economy Breathing Space Amid US Scrutiny

Mastercard Welcomes 2026 YES Cohort to Strengthen Youth Employment in South Africa

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Liberia Launches ‘Digital Liberia’ Five-Year Plan to Strengthen Tech Sovereignty and Drive Innovation

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Nigeria to Boost Digital Connectivity with New Communication Satellites and Nationwide Fibre Expansion

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3 days ago

MTN Ghana Pledges $2 Million to Train One Million Young Ghanaians in Digital Skills

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Sub-Saharan Africa recorded over $205 billion in cryptocurrency transactions in 2025, led by Nigeria, South Africa, and Ethiopia, highlighting the continent’s growing adoption of digital assets.

Top 10 African Nations by Crypto Transaction Volume in 2025: Nigeria Dominates

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6 days ago

Bitcoin could be set for a strong rebound if the U.S. Federal Reserve announces a rate cut in December, according to deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. Key drivers include liquidity shifts, deleveraging, and renewed institutional interest.

Bitcoin Slumps to $81,000, Wiping 35% Off Peak as $1.68bn Liquidations Hit Crypto Market

By: Ovie George

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Globacom is upgrading its network infrastructure, expanding tower sites, and investing in spectrum to improve speed, coverage, and reliability amid Nigeria’s rising internet demand.

Globacom Boosts Network Capacity as Nigeria’s Data Usage Hits New Highs

By: Wura Obadare

6 days ago

Payaza has integrated Google Pay and Apple Pay into its platform, enabling merchants in 21 African countries to receive payments from global diaspora customers.

Payaza Rolls Out Google Pay and Apple Pay to Tap Africa’s $95bn Diaspora Remittance Opportunity

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SportyBet says a system fault caused Nigerian users to temporarily lose access to open bets and cashout options during Champions League matches, raising consumer trust concerns.

SportyBet Cites Technical Fault for Betting Slip Failure During Champions League Games

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