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The cryptocurrency world was recently shaken by one of the largest cyber heists in history. On October 29, 2026, leading global exchange Binance experienced a massive security breach that impacted roughly $6.34 billion i…
Why M-Pesa at Sh.100 Billion Matters Across Africa M-Pesa reaching Sh.100 billion in revenue is an important milestone not only for Safaricom but also for Africa's financial and economic development. It demonstrates how…
South African motorists have experienced a degree of respite at the fuel pumps this month, albeit with a disparity in relief that disproportionately benefits diesel users compared to those running petrol vehicles. These…
From Lagos to Nairobi: Cardtonic Brings Dollar Wallets to Kenya Nigerian fintech Cardtonic has launched in Kenya, offering Kenyans a USD wallet alongside a shilling wallet in the same app. It is the company's latest step…
South African television viewers have a new weeknight schedule to get used to as e.tv moves two of its popular local dramas to different broadcast times. The changes took effect on Monday, 2 November 2026, with eGagasini…
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has announced the appointment of five new directors to its board, including Ibrahim Dikko, a former executive of Etisalat Nigeria. The appointments are part of the company’s efforts to stre…
Football fans are looking forward to an interesting contest as South Africa prepare to face Kenya in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign. However, there is one major reason this fixture is attrac…
Kenya Strengthens AI Policy and Cybersecurity Push Across Africa Kenya is taking important steps towards improving artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity as technology continues to change how people work, communi…
Anthropic's anticipated initial public offering (IPO) is facing potential delays as prospective investors question the company's proposed valuation and the timing of its planned stock market debut. According to people fa…
The growth of esports in Africa is becoming more visible, especially among university students. A recent victory by the United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) in an inter-university esports tournamen…
Wema Hackaholics 7.0: Young Innovators Prepare to Showcase Their Ideas in Nigeria Young innovators across Nigeria are preparing for an important opportunity as Wema Bank gets ready to host the grand finale of its Hackaho…
When a fintech startup in Lagos attempts to onboard a merchant in Nairobi, its primary challenge is rarely code latency or API integration. More often, it is a wall of conflicting compliance laws. Across the continent, d…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended adding two new Ebola vaccine candidates to an ongoing clinical trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), raising hopes of strengthening the response to…
A lot of us in Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana miss UK visa updates because we wait for someone to post it on Facebook or TikTok. By the time that clip reaches you, half the story is missing or old. I used to do the same until…
Bitget Wallet is expanding its payment services in Nigeria with new options that allow people to use digital dollars for everyday purchases and international transactions. The company recently introduced the Bitget Walle…
A viral social media trend in Kenya has raised serious health concerns after women were advised to misuse cetirizine, a common allergy medication, to achieve vaginal dryness and create the impression of tighter private p…
Veteran Nigerian singer Chinagorom Onuoha, popularly known as African China, has once again captured public attention by revealing that he might finally venture into formal politics. Known for decades as a fierce musical…
Olamide is back in party mode, and this time he is not just dropping a song, he is setting a date for his next album. The YBNL boss released his new single "Burukutu" on October 20, 2026, with a colourful video directed…