The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has set a final deadline of September 14, 2024, for the mandatory linkage of National Identification Numbers (NINs) with Subscriber Identity Modules (SIMs).  After this date, any SIM not linked to a valid NIN will…

The Kenyan government has launched the Presidential Directives Management Information System (PDMIS), a digital tool designed to track the progress of President William Ruto’s projects.  The launch, part of a broader initiative to digitize government services, took place at the…

Chpter, a Kenyan e-commerce startup founded by the co-founders of the successful YC-backed Marketforce, has successfully raised $1.2 million in a pre-seed funding round.  This significant investment will enable Chpter to enhance its technology stack and expand its operations into…

For the first time ever, two local exchanges, Quidax and Busha, received provisional licenses from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the industry regulator in Nigeria. The announcement puts an end to months of ambiguity surrounding the local government’s position…

Tanzania has reportedly blocked X amid political tensions going on in the country. This has sparked outrage and has forced citizens to use VPNs to gain access to the social media platform.  Tanzania Restricts Access To X This unique development…

Kredete, a Nigerian financial software platform dedicated to enabling African immigrants to build credit and send money back home, has successfully raised $2.25 million in seed funding. The funding will further ensure upscale access across the continent, having already built…

Andela Inc., one of the largest private marketplaces for technical talent, has revealed Carrol Chang will take over as Chief Executive Officer. She will join the company’s Board of Directors on September 17, 2024. Chang, a previous employee of Uber,…

Safaricom, a popular telecommunications service provider, has refuted claims it has canceled the payment of Starlink Internet Services through its mobile money platform, M-PESA.  Safaricom Kenya Refute Starlink Payment Cancelation Claims This comes after netizens called out the telecommunication company for…

Space X has launched Starlink in Botswana. This country makes it the third country bordering South Africa to get the SpaceX-owned satellite internet service. The launch comes three months after the company secured its operating license from the Botswana Communications…