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Erick Mathew Mkingule started Atlas Digital Systems after watching family members and friends struggle to manage small businesses in Tanzania. Sales were recorded in notebooks, customer debts went untracked, and payments through mobile…
OPay, the SoftBank-backed Nigerian digital payments company, has abandoned its planned $304 million initial public offering (IPO) in the United States following a regulatory inquiry in an undisclosed foreign jurisdiction. The company had…
Binance says it has replenished 90% of assets affected by its recent security incident and remains on track to resume withdrawal services on Sunday, November 1, 2026, as the cryptocurrency exchange moves to restore normal operations. In an…
Yellow Card has won Gold in the Diamond category at the 2026 Money Awards, extending its winning streak at one of the global fintech industry’s major events as the stablecoin infrastructure provider accelerates its international expansion.…
Laundry is one of the household chores that rarely goes away, but Samsung is looking to make it less demanding by bringing washing and drying together in a single appliance. Its Bespoke AI Laundry Combo™ combines intelligent technology,…
A team in Nairobi or Lagos can now get a PCB fabricated, a housing machined and a carton printed inside a month. What still stalls the launch is rarely the clever part. It is the long, hollow, open-section plastic component that holds…
Entrepreneurs who live abroad but run a U.S. company still have to keep up with the same state, federal and mailing requirements as owners based at home, only from a different time zone and without the option of handling anything in…
Absa Group Ltd. opened an office in Dubai’s International Financial Centre, seeking to channel Gulf investment and trade flows into African markets. The Johannesburg-listed lender’s DIFC branch holds a Category 4 license from the Dubai…
Airtel Africa Plc said profit after tax rose 20% to $452 million in the six months through September, from $376 million a year earlier, as demand for data and mobile money kept revenue growing at a double-digit pace across its markets.…
Binance is investigating a security breach estimated to have cost $6.3 billion, in what could become one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts on record, after attackers allegedly exploited a compromised employee device to execute…
Jumia Kenya is expanding its reach beyond Nairobi as online retail demand grows across the country, putting the spotlight on a market opportunity left exposed by the collapse of Copia Global, which built its business around delivering…
Medikea, a Tanzanian healthtech company that runs its own clinics, labs and pharmacies, raised $1.2 million in pre-seed funding to open sites in Arusha and Morogoro, bringing its network to four clinics. Baobab Network, Catalyst Fund and…
Copying futures trades in real time from one lead account to multiple accounts and brokers is no longer a niche requirement. It is a practical workflow for active traders, prop firm participants, and small teams that need consistent…
NCBA Group’s digital financial services subsidiary, LOOP Digital Financial Services, has launched LOOP BIZ+, a business platform that combines payment processing, inventory management, customer discovery and lending as it targets small and…
Talent Nation, a startup founded by Nigerian serial entrepreneur Iyinoluwa Aboyeji and South African-born entrepreneur Kesiah Valkin, has raised an undisclosed pre-seed round to train and deploy one million AI engineers from Africa into…
When a commercial truck suddenly folds at the connection between its tractor and trailer, the consequences can be devastating. These incidents may involve multiple vehicles, serious injuries, and extensive property damage. Determining what…
Criminal defense lawyers can challenge IP address evidence by questioning how the address was linked to a suspect, examining the reliability of digital records, and identifying gaps in the investigation. An IP address can help…
When a distracted driving accident happens, the first question is always what the driver was doing at that exact moment, and the phone gives the answer to that. It stores calls, messages, app activity, and location points with exact…
Warning lights in European cars are designed to alert drivers when the vehicle detects a potential problem. The problems may involve the engine, brakes, electrical system, fluids, or emissions components. In a growing community like…
Oxygen sensors measure how much oxygen is left in an Audi’s exhaust and report it to the engine computer. That information lets the engine burn fuel efficiently, run smoothly, and stay within emissions limits. Every modern Audi uses these…
A website can attract many visitors without generating leads when its content, design, or calls to action fail to meet their needs. People may browse several pages without finding a compelling reason to contact the business. Website…
Samsung is expanding its retail presence in Kenya with the opening of a new SIS at City Gate Mall in Kitui, creating a dedicated space for consumers to explore its smartphone portfolio and engage directly with the brand. The expansion…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making it easier for fraudsters to create convincing videos, imitate familiar voices and impersonate trusted brands. For Safaricom customers, a video that appears to feature a company executive announcing a…
Cascador and Sterling Bank are seeking to unlock as much as $1 billion in loans for Nigerian startups and small businesses through a $200 million credit backstop fund, offering founders an alternative to selling equity to finance growth.…
