Vodacom Group has emerged as Africa’s Top Employer for 2025 after scoring 99.56%, securing its third straight win for excellence in HR, innovation, and ethical AI practices.
Uganda Imposes Nationwide Internet Shutdown Ahead of January 15 Elections
Uganda will suspend internet access from January 13, 2026, ahead of general elections to curb misinformation and protect national security, affecting all telecom and internet providers.
UK Launches Formal Probe Into Elon Musk’s X Over AI Tool Grok’s Explicit Content
UK regulators have opened an investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform X, focusing on its AI tool Grok, amid allegations of sexually explicit content generation and potential Online Safety Act violations.
Microsoft Kenya Country Manager Phyllis Migwi Announces Exit After Three-Year Tenure
Microsoft Kenya Country Manager Phyllis Migwi will leave the company in February, ending a three-year leadership period marked by cloud growth, public-sector partnerships, and tech ecosystem expansion.
African Startup Funding Drops 41% in December 2025 as Investors Double Down on Big Deals
Startup funding in Africa fell 40.8% in December 2025 to $349.1 million, with over 92% of capital concentrated among the top 10 deals, led by M-Kopa’s $166 million round.
Zimbabwe Begins 15% Tax on Foreign Digital Services Including Netflix, Bolt, and Starlink
Zimbabwe has started enforcing a 15% withholding tax on payments to foreign digital platforms such as Netflix, Bolt, inDrive, and Starlink, with banks deducting the charge at the point of payment.
Libya Telecom Confirms Ongoing DDoS Attack on Core Networks
Libya Telecom and Technology says it has been hit by sustained DDoS attacks targeting its core systems, prompting emergency response measures amid rising cybersecurity risks in Libya.
African Women Tech Founders Surpass $45 Million in Funding by September 2025
Despite a tough investment climate, African female-led startups raised over $45.4 million by September 2025. Here are the women founders who secured $1 million or more this year across sectors including fintech, biotech, agritech, healthtech, and clean energy.
African Startup Funding Plunges to $162M in November 2025 as Investment Activity Slows
Startup funding in Africa dropped to $162 million in November 2025—a sharp 63% fall from October. Equity dominated the month’s deals, with South Africa leading large-ticket investments, including SolarSaver’s $60 million round.
Uber Studies Electric Bike Integration for Moto Service in South Africa as Two-Wheel Mobility Demand Rises
Uber is assessing the feasibility of introducing electric bikes to its Moto service in South Africa to lower operating costs, stabilise fares, and meet surging demand for affordable motorcycle-based transportation.