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Vodafone Ghana Rejects Allegations of Customer Privacy Violations Amid Legal Dispute Over COVID-19 Contact Tracing Data Submission

Dwi Wanna -
Vodafone Ghana has officially denied allegations that it breached the privacy rights of its customers following a legal challenge and a petition to its international parent company regarding the sharing of subscriber data with state agencies. In a strongly...
Technology & Startups (Africa)

Baobab Microfinance Bank Strengthens Commitment to Nigerian MSMEs with Commissioning of New Corporate Head Office in Lagos

Layla Zulfa -
The landscape of financial inclusion in Nigeria reached a significant milestone this week as Baobab Microfinance Bank officially commissioned its new corporate Head Office in Lagos, signaling a renewed and fortified commitment to the nation’s burgeoning Micro, Small, and...
Technology & Startups (Africa)

WhatsApp ‘Stole’ USD 635 M From South African Telcos’ Mobile Revenue

Lina Hope -
The South African telecommunications landscape underwent a seismic shift in 2025, characterized by a paradox that has left industry giants grappling with a new economic reality: while citizens are communicating more than ever, the revenue generated from traditional mobile...
Technology & Startups (Africa)

Microdramas and the Evolution of Nollywood: Navigating the Billion-Dollar Shift in Global Digital Content Consumption

Iffa Jayyana -
The global entertainment landscape is witnessing a seismic shift in consumption habits, driven by the rise of ultra-short, vertically oriented episodic content known as microdramas. For users of social media platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram, the experience has...
Technology & Startups (Africa)

The Circular Economy Takes Root in West Africa How Sikili is Redefining Tech Access in Abidjan and Dakar

Suro Senen -
In a continent where millions remain excluded from high-quality technology due to prohibitive costs, a new wave of entrepreneurship is shifting the focus from the production of cheap, low-end devices to the revitalization of premium hardware. Maguelone Biau and...
Technology & Startups (Africa)

Brand Finance Nigeria 25 2026 Report Highlights 14 Percent Growth in Collective Brand Value as Banking Sector Maintains Dominance

Nila Kartika Wati -
The Nigerian business landscape has demonstrated remarkable resilience over the past year, as evidenced by a 14% increase in the collective brand value of the country’s top 25 brands, reaching a total of NGN 5.01 trillion. This growth, detailed...
Technology & Startups (Africa)

South Africa’s Refiant AI Raises USD 5 M Seed To Build Energy-Efficient AI Models

Pevita Pearce -
In a move that signals a significant shift in the global artificial intelligence landscape, South African technology startup Refiant AI has successfully secured USD 5 million in seed funding to accelerate the development of its pioneering AI model compression...
Technology & Startups (Africa)

Elon Musk accuses South Africa of telecom “bribery”

Suro Senen -
The intersection of high-stakes technology, national regulation, and digital evolution has reached a critical boiling point across the African continent. In mid-April 2026, a series of developments across South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, and Malawi highlighted the growing pains and...
Technology & Startups (Africa)

Innovate Now Accelerator Expands Kenya-Based Assistive Technology Ecosystem with Largest Ever Cohort Focused on User-Centric Design and AI Integration

Layla Zulfa -
The Kenya-based accelerator Innovate Now has officially announced the selection of 19 startups for its latest program, marking the largest cohort in the organization's history and signaling a significant expansion in the development of assistive technologies (AT) across the...
Technology & Startups (Africa)

Zuri Health Scales Mobile Clinic Model in Nairobi to Bridge Healthcare Gaps for Low-Income Workers and Urban Commuters

Rifan Muazin -
The Kenyan healthcare technology startup Zuri Health has announced a significant expansion of its mobile clinic operations in Nairobi, signaling a strategic shift toward a permanent, revenue-generating mobile health model. After successfully operating a pilot bus that demonstrated financial...
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Ogun State Police Clamp Down on Unlawful Protests, Arrest 156 Suspects in Sagamu Following Major Disturbances

The Ogun State Police Command has issued a stern warning against unlawful protests and acts capable of disrupting public...
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