Hormuud Telecom launches 5G in Somalia
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Hormuud Telecom launches 5G in Somalia

Somalia marks a turning point with the launch of its first 5G network, a significant leap forward as the country rebuilds its economy....

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Mono and Mastercard Team Up to Streamline Digital Payments in Africa

Nigerian open banking startup Mono has joined forces with Mastercard to revolutionize digital payments across Africa. This partnership allows users to make secure...

Ghanaian Fintech Zeepay Secures $3 Million for Growth Surge
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Ghanaian Fintech Zeepay Secures $3 Million for Growth Surge

Ghanaian remittance and mobile money company Zeepay has secured a $3 million investment from Verdant Capital Hybrid Fund. This marks Verdant's fourth investment in...

Theeper Fintech Shuts Down as it Faces Compliance Issues
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Thepeer Fintech Shuts Down as it Faces Compliance Issues

Nigerian fintech startup Thepeer has shut down its operations, citing challenges in achieving market traction. The company, founded in 2021, will return its...

Kenya's March Inflation Drops by 5.7% as KES Strengthens Against Dollars
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Kenya’s March Inflation Drops by 5.7% as KES Strengthens Against Dollars

Kenya’s year-on-year inflation rate dipped slightly in March 2024, offering a glimmer of hope. The rate fell to 5.7%, down from 6.3% in...

South African Telcos Sell Off Tower Assets: Strategic Shift or Financial Fix?
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Commercial Bank of Ethiopia recovers $10 million from its $14 million system glitch loss

South Africa's telecommunication industry is witnessing a significant change. Major players like Telkom, MTN, Vodacom, and Cell C are selling off their tower...

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Tanzania Bank to start selling dollar to commercial banks

Tanzania Bank to start selling dollar to commercial banks

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Egyptian Edtech Startup Sprints.ai Secures $3 Million to Fuel Expansion

Sprints.ai, an Egyptian AI-powered education technology company (edtech), has closed a $3 million bridge funding round. This round was led by Disruptech Ventures,...

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Kenya Airways Cut Losses, Wait for Profitability in 2024.

Kenya Airways records its first operating profit in seven years with revenue surge and 35% passenger traffic growth. Kenya Airways (KQ) is showing signs...

ByteDance, Parent Company of Tiktok Shuts Down LetsChat Messaging App in Africa
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ByteDance, Parent Company of Tik Tok Shuts Down LetsChat Messaging App in Africa

ByteDance, Parent Company of Tiktok Shuts Down LetsChat Messaging App in Africa