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Last Frontier To Unlock Africa’s E-Commerce Potential

Last month marked the six-year anniversary of a bold initiative—one aimed at creating a unified ...

  • 25 February 2024
  • Business
Amazon

Amazon South Africa Finally Goes Live

Amazon, the global retail behemoth, has finally anchored its presence in the African continent by ...

  • 15 February 2024
  • Business

Côte d’Ivoire Enacts Legal Reform to Enhance Transparency in Banking Sector

On February 12, 2024, Côte d'Ivoire implemented a significant legal reform in the banking sector, ...
  • 12 February 2024
  • Business
Jumia

Jumia Celebrates 10 Years of E-commerce in Kenya and Ghana

Jumia, Africa’s leading e-commerce platform, has marked a decade of operations in both Kenya and ...

  • 5 February 2024
  • Economy & Finance
Unicorn Startups

Nigeria Becomes Home to Africa’s Highest Number of Unicorn Startups in 2024

Nigeria leads Africa in unicorn startups, showcasing a robust tech ecosystem and innovation-driven economy. Discover ...
  • 5 February 2024
  • Business
Toshiba

Toshiba Urges Entrepreneurs: Build Your Own Data Center for Long-Term Savings

In a significant statement to entrepreneurs, Toshiba has advised businesses in Uganda to stop relying ...

  • 31 January 2024
  • Africa
The Impressive Growth of African Startups

The Impressive Growth of African Startups

The African startup ecosystem has witnessed unprecedented growth over the last decade, with entrepreneurs harnessing ...

  • 18 January 2024
  • Startups and Innovation
Top 5 African Startup Hubs You Should Know About

Top 5 African Startup Hubs You Should Know About

Africa is emerging as a powerhouse for innovation, with many countries becoming hotspots for startups. ...

  • 18 January 2024
  • Startups and Innovation
Winning The Nexus Vanguard Award

How CashLink’s Innovation Led to Winning The Nexus Vanguard Award

There was a time when making a payment required physical presence, handwritten paperwork, and multiple ...

  • 17 January 2024
  • FinTech & Enterprise
New Investment

Ghana Approves New Investment Code to Boost Foreign Direct Investment

Ghana's parliament approves a new investment code to attract foreign direct investment by simplifying regulations ...
  • 15 January 2024
  • Business
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