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Samsung Introduces Account on Galaxy Store: Samsung recently enforced a requirement that users must have a Samsung account to download or update apps from the Galaxy Store.  This change was enforced yesterday, September 25, and It applies to all regions.…

Next Narrative Africa and HEVA Fund have unveiled a $40 million fund for African Filmmakers. The fund will be used to support content creators in Africa and the diaspora.  The announcement came during the United Nations General Assembly in New…

Xiao CFO released from Custody: Transsion Holdings announced last week its Chief Financial Officer, Xiao Yonghui, has been freed from detention by Chinese authorities. Details about it remain scarce, raising more concerns about internal governance and broader challenges facing the…

Bolt Drivers Migration: Bolt drivers are threatening to migrate to other e-hailing platforms due to rising tensions over fare increases and operational grievances.  Earlier this month, Bolt announced a 15% fare hike, citing ongoing fuel scarcity and operational challenges faced…

There has been a significant update to the Telegram user privacy system. The messaging app has said it will hand over users’ IP addresses and phone numbers to authorities who have search warrants or other valid legal requests. Telegram User…

M-KOPA has gained 5 million customers. Surprisingly, it gained 2 million customers in a short period. M-KOPA customer growth is quite astounding. No wonder it became the leading financial technology company for emerging markets in Africa. The company also announced…

The national president of the Amalgamated Union of App-based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON), Mr. Adedamola Adeniran, has been accused of intimidation by a rival faction of the union. The AUATON President was accused shortly after the factional president of the…

Kofa, a Ghanaian company, and PASH Global, an impact investor, have expanded Kofa battery-swapping network in Ghana. The Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) expansion is backed by a £2.35 million commitment from the Shell Foundation through its Transforming Energy Access (TEA)…

Chpter, an innovative AI-powered conversational commerce platform, has successfully raised $1.2 million in a Pre-Seed funding round led by Renew Capital.  This funding aims to enhance Chpter’s social media support for African small and medium enterprises (SMEs), empowering them to…

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially announced the SASSA October Payment Dates 2024, outlining the schedule for beneficiaries of various grants.  Understanding the SASSA payment schedule October 2024 is crucial for recipients to ensure timely access to…