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South African renewable energy company, SolarAfrica raises $94m funding
3+ hour, 3+ min ago (385+ words) South African renewable energy company SolarAfrica has raised $94 million in debt funding to build a large solar plant in the Northern Cape. The project, SunCentral 2, will produce 114 MW of electricity, enough to supply industrial businesses across the region and ease…...
BURN says Nigeria’s clean cooking challenge goes beyond stoves
1+ week, 5+ day ago (688+ words) Nigeria's transition to clean cooking solutions is gaining momentum, and Wednesday's media roundtable in Lagos made one thing clear: achieving the country's 2030 universal clean cooking target will require more than just distributing stoves. The conversation came at a time which…...
Tech trivia with Adenike Adejobi, IT Audit Analyst at Zedcrest
2+ week, 5+ hour ago (603+ words) Meet Adenike Adejobi, an Information Technology Audit Analyst at Zedcrest Group, one of Africa's premier financial powerhouses. She holds a B.Tech in Cybersecurity from the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA). Adenike's entry into tech was a deliberate build. While…...
What Nigerians searched for on Google in 2026 shows passion for self-improvement
2+ week, 19+ hour ago (662+ words) As 2026 begins, the digital habits of Nigerians on Google are painting a picture of a nation in pursuit of excellence.The latest data from Google Search Trends shows that people moved beyond the usual vague New Year's resolutions to actively…...
Uganda: MTN and Airtel lose $7 million as social media access is finally restored
2+ week, 1+ day ago (573+ words) Mobile network operators, MTN and Airtel, have reportedly lost an estimated $7 million in Uganda following internet shutdowns across the country. In a report made by CEO EastAfrica Media, a four-day internet shutdown may have wiped out approximately $7 million (UGX 24 billion)…...
Election: Uganda shuts down internet until further notice
3+ week, 6+ day ago (515+ words) In a disclosure on Tuesday, the Ugandan Communications Commission (UCC) Executive Director, Mr Nyombi Thembo, noted that the decision was intended to prevent misinformation and maintain security amid rising political tensions towards the election. He added that the implementation is…...
Funke Akindele emerges Africa’s highest-grossing filmmaker with ₦2.1bn sales
4+ week, 23+ hour ago (673+ words) Funke Akindele has made history as Africa's highest-grossing filmmaker after her latest movie, "Behind The Scenes, grossed over "2.1 billion at the box office. This milestone was confirmed on Monday by the film's distributor, FilmOne Entertainment, in a post on Instagram....
Zimbabwe now takes 15% tax from payments to Bolt, inDrive, Netflix, and other digital platforms
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (418+ words) The Zimbabwean government has commenced applying a 15% charge on payments made to foreign digital platforms. This includes ride-hailing services such as Bolt and inDrive, as well as streaming and internet providers like Netflix and Starlink. The deduction is applicable when…...
How Raba Partnership's double down inspired South African Ezeebit's $2.05 million seed raise
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (618+ words) Raba Partnership has doubled down on its conviction in African fintech. The firm has led a $2.05 million seed funding round in South African crypto payments startup Ezeebit, backing a vision it believes is uniquely positioned to solve real commercial and…...
Cassava Technologies plan to build 5 AI facilities across Africa worth $720m
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (686+ words) Strive Masiyiwa, Zimbabwe's richest man and founder of Cassava Technologies, has revealed plans to build five artificial intelligence facilities across Africa. The project, valued at a total of $720 million, will enhance Africa's position amid the growth of AI infrastructure and…...