MaxAB co-founder & COO exits 2 months post-mega merger
Following a high-flying tie-up with Wasoko, the Egyptian-born startup announces the departure of Mohamed Ben Halim, who has spent 6 years working with the company
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Ex-Nokia CEO to lead board of Africa’s biggest smartphone financer
Former Nokia CEO Rajeev Suri joins M-KOPA as board chair, leading Africa's largest smartphone financing firm with over 5 million customers across five markets
Global solar storm puts SA on high alert
It comes amid a period of heightened solar activity, with more than 40 X-class solar flares recorded in 2024, much higher than in the previous nine years
South Africa’s taxman takes AI-backed aim at tax-dodging crypto owners
The SARS has warned taxpayers to disclose details of their crypto transactions and investments – or else...
In major rejig, Uganda is jumping into deep tech
The East African country aims to address challenges in healthcare, agriculture, and energy through innovation and collaboration among stakeholders
OpenAI hits $157b valuation as it ditches nonprofit control
With $6.6b in new funding an a growing demand for AI, its annual revenue is projected to reach $100 billion by 2029
Africa's top games publisher taps music streaming in payments press
Carry1st is leveraging partnerships to simplify digital transactions for gaming, streaming, and more across the continent