South African Uber, Bolt drivers’ union plans first ever nationwide strike
South African e-hailing drivers across various provinces are finally coming together in a planned nationwide strike. The national…
Exclusive: New Jumia Nigeria CEO Temidayo Ojo says no plan for job cuts, focus on local expansion
Newly appointed CEO of Jumia Nigeria, Temidayo Ojo, has said a major focus of his leadership would be…
Ayoade calls for AUATON elections, urges Adedamola to withdraw court cases
As the in-fighting and leadership tussle continues to rattle the top echelon of Nigeria’s e-hailing union, AUATON, one…
Nigerian startups raised $26m of over $300m equity funding by African startups in Q2 2025
The year 2025 is not looking too good for the Nigerian startup ecosystem, especially regarding venture funding, as…
Bolt, others may commence NIN verification for passengers by Q4 2025- spokesperson
Bolt, one of the major ride-hailing companies in Nigeria, has hinted that NIN verification for riders could begin…
Bolt says offline trips reduced by 42% in 3 months as it launches Public Safety Summit
Bolt, a leading e-hailing company in Nigeria, says it has successfully reduced offline trips by 42 per cent…
Over 300 investors participate as 238 African startups raised over $100k in H1 2025
As the African startup space continues to witness increased funding, in what has been described as a stabilisation…
Bolt says it hasn’t increased commission to 24% in Nigeria
Contrary to information making the rounds, e-Hailing company, Bolt Nigeria, has denied increasing its commission to 24 per…
African startups raised $1.4bn in H1 2025 following an impressive $365m funding in June
The year 2025 is shaping up to be a very successful year for venture funding in Africa after…
Safety through kindness; a summary of TikTok’s Johannesburg Digital Well-being Summit
Safety has become an important element in social media interactions. This is why all leading social media platforms…
