RecoMed and Kaelo Health Team Up to Lower Costs and Improve Virtual Healthcare
South African e-health startup RecoMed has joined forces with Kaelo Health, an affordable health insurance provider, to make virtual healthcare…
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WhatsApp’s Future in Nigeria at Risk After $220 Million Penalty and New Data Sharing Rules
Following a $220 million penalty imposed by Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) on WhatsApp for a data…
Nigeria’s 9Mobile Gets New Owner Amid Controversy
Nigeria’s fourth-largest telecom operator, 9Mobile, has been acquired by LH Telecommunications Limited, a Nigerian company registered in April 2023. The…
IMF Grants Ethiopia $3.4 Billion Loan Amid Currency Floating
Ethiopia has received a $3.4 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after deciding to let its currency’s value…
Court Dismisses MultiChoice Nigeria Suit Amid Controversy Over Subscription Fee Hikes
On Monday, July 29, 2024, Barrister Festus Onifade withdrew his legal case against MultiChoice Nigeria Limited, a South African-based pay-TV…
Netflix Raises Subscription Prices in Nigeria Again
Netflix has once more increased its subscription prices in Nigeria, marking the second time in just four months. The latest…
Botswana Partners with EnduroSat to Launch First Satellite
Botswana is partnering with Bulgarian satellite manufacturer EnduroSat to create the country’s first satellite, BOTSAT-1. The project, a collaboration with…
Why Nigerian Fintechs Are Switching to Verve and Afrigo Cards
Nigerian banks and fintech companies are increasingly turning to local payment cards like Verve and Afrigo, moving away from international…
Kenya Reassures No Internet Shutdown Amid Finance Bill Protests
Kenya has firmly denied rumors of an impending internet shutdown as protests against the 2024 Finance Bill continue to gain…
Kenya Faces Tensions as Finance Bill 2024 Moves Forward Despite Opposition
Kenya’s Finance Bill 2024 has passed an important stage in parliament despite strong public opposition. The bill proposes higher taxes,…