African startups raised almost $5 billion in 2022
African startups raised a record $4.8 billion in 2022, despite a slowdown in the second half of the…
YouTube plans to modify profanity rules that prompted creator backlash
YouTube’s gaming community pushed back against the company this week after some creators saw their old videos demonetized out of…
Thailand’s software market grew 20.1% YoY in Q3 2022
Thailand’s software market grew 20.1% year-over-year (YoY) in 1H22, accelerating from 14.5% YoY in 2H21, according to recent…
Scaramucci sees bitcoin at $50,000 to $100,000 in 2-3 years as market hopes for bull run
In 2022, the entire cryptocurrency market lost about $1.4 trillion in value with the industry facing liquidity issues…
SSNIT increases monthly pension payment by 25%
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) in consultation with the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has…
Ghanaian Payments Startup, PayBox, Believes Africa Can Leapfrog into DeFi
PayBox, a Ghanaian payments startup, believes that DeFi provides Africa the opportunity to leapfrog cross-border challenges. “Africa has…
MTN to provide 100-seater ICT, Robotics lab for Mamfe Girls SHS
MTN Ghana Foundation has cut the sod for the construction of a 100-seater ICT and Robotics laboratory for…
MTN ‘exploring sale’ of some West Africa assets
MTN Group is considering divesting some of its smaller operations in West Africa as its focuses on core…
Vodacom sue South African police for choosing MTN over it
Vodacom has sued the South African Police Service (SAPS) for terminating its 20-year contract and giving it to…
Crypto crime hit record $20-billion in 2022
Illicit use of cryptocurrencies hit a record US$20.1-billion last year as transactions involving companies targeted by US sanctions…
