Nigeria prepares a new satellite launch: Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) has now begun the process of replacing the country’s satellite, NIGCOMSAT-1R. The current nation’s satellite will expire in 2026, after the completion of its 15-year lifespan. The country is…

Skincare Startup Uncover Secures $1.4 Million Funding: Uncover, a Kenyan Skincare brand has closed a US$1.4 million seed II funding round to further build and express its innovative potential. The tech beauty brand will use the fund to build its…

She’s Next: Women in tech startups. Women entrepreneurs have faced a variety of challenges in achieving success. The challenges range from gender bias, and lack of funding, to limited access to networks.  However, despite the challenges, women are breaking the…

PressOne Africa, a leading provider of cloud-based phone systems for small businesses, solidified its commitment to empowering African entrepreneurs by participating as a sponsor of Lagos Startup Week (LSW) 2024.  Held annually in July, LSW is a landmark event that…

Members of the United States Congress have submitted a resolution calling on the Nigerian government to immediately release Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive who has been detained since February 2024.  The resolution urges the U.S. government to formally declare Gambaryan…

Zambia’s telecom sector is facing a critical challenge: prolonged power outages that are crippling its ability to deliver quality services.  The Zambia telecom power challenges have become a major concern for the Global System for Mobile Communications Association of Zambia…

European venture capital firm Breega is making a major play for the African startup scene with the launch of its first Africa-dedicated fund, the Breega $75 million fund.  This ambitious initiative aims to position Breega as a leading early-stage investor…

Huawei Africa Connect innovations: Huawei Africa Connect 2024, which took place in Johannesburg, brought together industry experts, key opinion leaders, and ecosystem partners from Southern Africa. The event was an avenue to discuss the construction of data infrastructure in the…

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 Flip6 AI: Samsung Electronics has unveiled its all-new Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6, along with Galaxy Buds3 and Galaxy Buds3 Pro at Galaxy Unpacked in Paris. The new gadgets reveal the company’s commitment to…