Nigerian startup Simplifyd raises $500k to boost free internet access

Nigeria based startup Simplifyd, has reportedly raised USD 500,000 in a pre-seed funding round in order to become the first choice for data-free acces

Google launches fast connectivity cable in Togo; ensures high internet speed

Equiano cable will double the internet speed for 8 million residents of Togo Google-owned subsea, Equiano, that claims to boost the internet speed fo

Standard Bank sets a $20Bn renewable projects funding target for 2026

The South African financial service provider is on a mission to achieve net zero carbon emissions across its own operations by 2040. It has also se

Millions suffer as Horn of Africa experiences severe drought

The east African countries of Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia, are reportedly on the ‘brink of catastrophe’ as the region faces yet

Flourish Africa announces Google, Eloh Consulting, and PwC as training allies

Flourish Africa, a women empowerment Non-Governmental Organization, has taken a major step to promote the entrepreneurial activities for the female-ru

HSBC announces sale of Greek branches; aims to invest $6Bn in Asia

HSBC is all set to announce the sale of its retail banks in Greece as the bank chain plans to double down on its operations in Asia, which, as per the

United Airlines & Certified Africa to launch African travel packages in US

United Airlines has reportedly teamed up with Certified Africa to offer convenient options for the traveler’s looking forward to visiting Africa

Pfizer will provide antiviral COVID-19 pills in Africa: Africa CDC

After the emergence of the novel coronavirus, major pharmaceutical players have ramped up production and supply of Covid-19 vaccines and pills globall

Australia to expand defense forces by over 30% by 2040

Australia's Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has reportedly announced that the country will raise its defense personnel by 30 % by 2040, calling it

Microsoft unveils new initiatives to help 10K African start-ups grow

Microsoft Corporation, the renowned American technological company, has reportedly unveiled a set of new initiatives designed to expedite the expansio

LME halts nickel trade after prices increase past $100,000 amidst war

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine escalates, Russia is being endowed with multiple sanctions from all over the world. Recently, the London Metal Exc

South Africa’s Massmart aims at $613 Mn sales post annual loss

Massmart Holdings turn focus on investments in core high-return business South African retail company Massmart Holdings is contemplating an addition