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Egypt’s Nawy acquires Dubai’s SmartCrowd, marking a big step as it expands into the GCC prop-tech market. This move is a major milestone for the Egyptian prop-tech startup, which started just a few years ago and has quickly become a…

Nigerian logistics startup TruQ has announced a major leadership change as TruQ co-founder Williams Fatayo steps down as CEO after five years at the helm. Fatayo revealed his decision in a detailed Medium post on July 12, 2025, although company…

Check Point has appointed a new VP for Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA), naming Diego Arrabal to this important role. This move shows Check Point’s strong commitment to growing its presence and support in this fast-changing and…

Microsoft has appointed Lillian Barnard as Chief of Enterprise Partner Solutions, Microsoft Middle East and Africa (MEA), marking a significant step in the company’s leadership strategy for the region. This new role highlights Microsoft’s ongoing dedication to empowering people, organizations,…

Nigeria’s news space has rapidly shifted to digital platforms, with millions of readers now turning to the internet for breaking stories and analysis. With constant connectivity, online newspapers in Nigeria now serve a huge audience. This has given birth to…

Bitcoin soars past $112K, smashing previous records and sending waves through the financial world. On July 9, 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) hit over $112,152, as reported by major exchanges like Binance and Coinbase, beating its earlier high of $111,980 set in…

Temu has launched a local warehouse in South Africa, marking a significant step in its expansion within the country and improving the shopping experience for South African consumers. This new local warehouse allows Temu to offer much faster delivery times,…

UpSkill Universe, a leading digital skills training provider, has just announced the launch of its new Skills for Business programme to empower SMEs in Africa. This initiative is set to make a big difference for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs)…

Two promoters of the defunct forex Ponzi scheme, Omegapro, now face serious charges for a $650m scam. Michael Shannon Sims, 48, and Juan Carlos Reynoso, 57, are accused of running a global cryptocurrency investment fraud that tricked thousands of people…

South African fintech startup Stitch buys Efficacy Payments, a licensed digital payments company. This acquisition is Stitch’s second major purchase in just six months and is set to deepen its card services in the country. By buying Efficacy Payments, Stitch…