The ongoing GITEX GLOBAL event in Dubai has brought together global leaders, unicorn founders, and innovators to explore new strategies for smarter enterprise approaches
JP Morgan Chase & Co., one of the world’s largest financial institutions, has officially obtained a banking license in Kenya, signaling a significant move in the bank’s global expansion strategy
The refund by Paparaxy and Lemskin was part of a negotiated plea deal following charges of operating as unlicensed financial institutions between 2021 and January 2024
Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by Elon Musk's SpaceX, is experiencing rapid growth across Africa, with Kenya being a standout market. According to the Kenya Communications Authority's (CA) fourth-quarter industry statistics report, Starlink’s satellite data subscriptions skyrocketed by an impressive 1,955.3% since its launch in July 2023. This surge has positioned Starlink as a…
In Nigeria, transportation accounts for a significant share of urban pollution, and Electric Bikes Lagos (EBL) is making waves by pushing the envelope in the electric vehicle (EV) space. Through their innovative electric bike offerings, EBL is helping to reshape Lagos' transportation landscape, tackling pollution, and promoting sustainable urban mobility.
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Ethio Telecom (Ethiopian Telecommunications Company), the country’s major internet and service provider, will be the first company to list on the East African country’s new stock market next week. The company, which has monopolized the telecommunications industry of the country for several years where it serves about 120 million population, is set to be partly privatized,…
In this insightful interview conducted by Daniji Emmanuel of StartupsVibes, Godsgift Ajomafuwe, the Founder of CareerLeap, shares his journey of creating a platform that bridges the gap between aspiring students and the financial support they need to study abroad. CareerLeap is transforming lives by offering funding, guidance, and mentorship to Africans looking to further their…
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced new measures aimed at enforcing tax compliance on cryptocurrency holdings, a move that aligns with global trends in the regulation of digital assets. According to local reports, SARS now requires taxpayers who hold or trade digital currencies to declare their crypto assets, signaling a significant step towards…
Although Huawei Cloud operates 93 availability zones across 33 regions globally, Nigeria will become the third African country to host a Huawei data center, following South Africa and Egypt
This program is an opportunity for aspiring creatives in Nigeria to gain training and mentorship, paving the way for exciting career paths in the burgeoning creative sector