Category: Africa Tech News
Dakar’s electric BRT network marks a milestone for Sub-Saharan Africa
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Dakar, the capital of Senegal, has achieved a significant milestone by introducing Sub-Saharan Africa’s first electric Bus Rapid…
South African e-commerce giant Takealot divests Superbalist
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Takealot, Naspers’s e-commerce division in South Africa, has successfully sold Superbalist to a group of retail and private…
Leadership crisis brews at MTN over favoritism and poor performance
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MTN is in disarray due to senior officials leaving the company’s South African operations and internal conflicts among…
Botswana welcomes Starlink, boosting African internet access
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Botswana has joined the communication revolution as SpaceX’s Starlink internet service expands its operation worldwide. Such a launch…
Kenya ride-hailing companies increase fare amidst drivers’ agitation
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According to Bolt Kenya, all of its ride categories now have basic charges that are up to 10%…
Agritech startups can apply for the $50,000 MEST Africa Challenge 2024
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The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) and the Norwegian Embassy are hosting the 2024 MEST Africa…
NIS explain reasons for international passport fee hike
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The recent increase in the cost of a Nigerian passport has been deemed “unavoidable” by the Nigeria Immigration…
Nigeria govt raises international passport fees
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With effect from September 1, 2024, the Federal Government has approved an increase in the fees for the…
Nigerian Uber, Bolt drivers reject price cuts, threaten boycott
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The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON), which represents e-hailing drivers, has rejected the recent rate…
Nigerians and South Africans clash in new Bolt ordering war
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A new battle is brewing between Nigerians and South Africans. This time, it’s all about who can outdo…
