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…

Userguest, a Moroccan tech startup dedicated to helping hotels enhance their direct revenue, has successfully secured €2.2 million (approximately $2.4 million) in seed funding.  This investment will facilitate the company’s rapid expansion and product innovation, positioning Userguest as a key…

M-KOPA customer growth is astounding, it allowed the company to become the leading financial technology company for emerging markets in Africa. The company also announced that it has surpassed 5 million customers across Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa.…

Zeno raises $9.5 million in an oversubscribed seed round, positioning itself to transform Africa’s energy and transport landscape.  The funding was led by Lower Carbon Capital and Toyota Ventures, with participation from 4DX Ventures, Active Impact, Advantedge, MCJ, and RedBlue. …

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…

Short-form video platform TikTok is set to launch its highly anticipated TikTok Subscriptions, allowing followers to access exclusive perks from their favorite content creators.  This new feature promises to enhance creator-fan engagement by offering unique experiences and a member-only community…

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…