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Weego raises $1.1M to transform urban mobility in Morocco and expand across Africa - Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business

2+ hour, 20+ min ago  (195+ words) This approach positions Weego not only as a consumer app but as a core digital enabler for urban mobility systems, one that brings order, transparency, and efficiency to fragmented transport networks. One of Weego's key differentiators is its focus on…...

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Johannesburg Stock Exchange reports record financial performance - Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (343+ words) The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has reported record financial results for the 2025 financial year, supported by renewed investor confidence and heightened demand for South African assets. The exchange announced a 16.7% increase in Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) to R1.071 billion (2024: R918 million)....

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Online Betting in Lagos Now Faces 5% Withholding Tax on Winnings - Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (630+ words) The Lagos State Government has started enforcing a 5% withholding tax (WHT) on winnings from licensed online gaming platforms. Operators must now automatically deduct this tax from player payouts immediately. The move, announced in a public notice by the Lagos State…...

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Standard Chartered begins process to sell its Botswana operations - Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (209+ words) Standard Chartered Plc has initiated the sale process of its Botswana business and is expecting initial bids by mid'year, according to people familiar with the development. The planned divestment covers the bank's full operations in the country, including its corporate…...

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Google-Backed Resilio Africa Targets Rising Cyberattacks on Hospitals and NGOs - Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (212+ words) This big difference between the "digitally transformed" and the "digitally defenceless" is exactly what Resilio Africa aims to address. Launched recently by the CyberSafe Foundation and backed by Google.org, this is not just another awareness campaign. It is a…...

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Why Access Bank’s Bidvest Acquisition Failed in South Africa - Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (404+ words) Access Bank's attempt to acquire Bidvest Bank has failed. This setback comes as Access Bank aims to strengthen its position in South Africa, which it views as a key part of its growth strategy across Africa. Access Bank had plans…...

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Jetour Appoints W Motors as Official Distributor in Nigeria - Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (535+ words) Jetour has officially appointed W Motors as its authorized distributor in Nigeria, marking a major step in the Chinese automaker's expansion across Africa and signaling deeper commitment to one of the continent's most competitive automotive markets. The announcement was accompanied…...

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CAF Reports 90% Revenue Jump as AFCON 2025 Enters Finals Weekend - Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (282+ words) As the Confederation of African Football (CAF) prepares for the final match between Morocco and Senegal on Sunday, it announced that the TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 has broken all previous records for commercial revenue. Today, CAF reported that competition revenues have increased…...

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Gabon introduces high-speed satellite internet to revolutionize rail travel

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (333+ words) Gabon is set to revolutionize its public transport system with the introduction of high-speed satellite internet on passenger trains, a move aimed at modernizing rail services and bridging long-standing connectivity gaps along critical transport corridors. Eutelsat has confirmed the deployment…...

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Curro’s delisting marks the end of an era in South African education

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (374+ words) Listed private school group Curro Holdings has confirmed that all suspensive conditions for its acquisition by billionaire Jannie Mouton's Foundation have been met, rendering the transaction unconditional. This milestone clears the way for the deal's completion, with Curro expected to…...