Category: Technology
Tanzania Blocks X after Cyberattacks, Fake Death Post o...
Tanzanian authorities have blocked access to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) after a string of cyberattacks comprom...
Netflix Hikes Prices Again in Nigeria
Netflix has hiked subscription fees in Nigeria for the first time in 2025 — its third increase since 2024. Catch up quick Netflix ...
Amazon Expands Into Groceries, Pet food in South Africa
Amazon has rolled out a broader range of products in South Africa, adding non-perishable groceries, pet food, and health supplemen...
Starlink Goes Live in the Democratic Republic of Congo,...
SpaceX’s satellite internet service enters its 22nd African market The post Starlink Goes Live in the Democratic Republic of Congo...
Latin America’s dLocal to Acquire Africa-Focused Aza Fi...
Latin American payments giant dLocal is acquiring Aza Finance, a cross-border payments platform focused on Africa, for an estimate...
Ghana Targets Rogue Digital Lenders, Hidden Fees, and H...
Ghana’s central bank is cracking down on harmful lending practices, hidden charges in the banking system, and persistently high lo...
Ghana Government In Talks With Investor for AT Telecom ...
The Ghanaian government is in active negotiations with a strategic investor to take over and revamp AT (formerly AirtelTigo), acco...
Moniepoint Cleared to Acquire Kenyan Microfinance Bank
Moniepoint Inc. has received the green light from the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) to acquire a 78% stake in Sumac Microfi...
Lightwave Revoked, Then Reactivated Its Digital Electro...
Lightwave eHealthcare Solutions Limited, on May 31st, 2025, suspended all LHIMS-related services to facilities using the system. H...
OpenAI’s ChatGPT Aims to Upend Google’s Search Dominanc...
A bombshell legal filing from OpenAI, part of the U.S. vs. Google antitrust case (1:20-cv-03010, Dec. 4, 2024), reveals the compan...
X Rolls Out XChat DMs to Beta Testers
New feature could replace existing DMs, hinting at Musk's Signal-like ambitions The post X Rolls Out XChat DMs to Beta Testers app...
6 Quick Ways to Exchange Crypto for Local Currency in G...
Crypto is gradually becoming a popular way to save, invest, and send money in Ghana. However, as you know, crypto adoption is not ...
AgriTech Challenge Pro Spotlights Ghana’s Youth-Led Inn...
The 2025 AgriTech Challenge Pro, hosted by the Kosmos Innovation Center (KIC) and Mastercard Foundation, wrapped up last week at K...
Ministry Of Communication Eyes ‘Shark Tank’ Pitch Model...
Ghana’s Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations is introducing a “Shark Tank”-style pitching model as part ...
Harnessing Climate Fintechs to Help African Small Busin...
By Ayanda Agrippa Mamba As the global economy shifts towards sustainability, small businesses in Africa face a growing need to re...
Inspired By NuBank, Affinity Africa Is Taking Its Time ...
Republished from The Labari Journal In 2013, Nubank, a fintech company in Brazil, officially launched its digital banking product....
Blockchain.com targets African Growth Amid Emerging Reg...
UK-based crypto exchange Blockchain.com is expanding into African countries rolling out regulatory frameworks for digital assets. ...
Ghana Temporarily Shuts Down Embassy In Washington DC o...
The Ghana Ministry of Foreign Affairs has shut down its embassy in Washington, DC, after a special audit uncovered a long-running ...
SPAYZ.io Expands Into Africa With Local Payment Solutio...
Cyprus-based fintech SPAYZ.io is entering South Africa, Egypt, and Cameroon as part of its Africa expansion, aiming to offer tailo...
Dikan Launches “HerPress” Fellowship To Empower Women J...
HerPress launches new fellowship to tackle gender inequality in media The post Dikan Launches “HerPress” Fellowship To Empower Wom...
