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Bolt launches electric tricycle service in Lagos, targets 1,000 tricycles by end of 2025
Electric mobility company, Bolt, has launched its Electric Tricycle service in Lagos. The launch took place at an event in…
Spotify’s premium subscribers grew 12% to 268 million in Q1 2025, highest growth since 2020
Spotify explained that its premium revenue witnessed a growth of 16 per cent
Gambling ads suspended in Kenya to curb rising addiction and harm to minors
The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) of Kenya has imposed a 30-day suspension on all gambling advertisements.…
Starlink nears launch in Uganda amid strategic talks
If finally launched, Starlink would be extending its ground in Africa to 21 countries
Naspers and Prosus appoint Nico Marais as a permanent Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Naspers Limited, a leading South African technology investor, and its European-listed subsidiary Prosus NV have announced the appointment…
Google’s Alphabet set to raise $2.8 billion in bond sale
Alphabet Inc., Google’s parent company, plans to raise around $2.8 billion (€2.5 billion) from a debt euro bond…
C-One Ventures acquires Bankly; CEO, to stay on in advisory capacity
Bankly, a Nigerian fintech company and licensed microfinance bank, has announced the full acquisition of its Nigerian operations…
79% of Kenyans engage in online betting, GeoPoll survey reveals
A remarkable 79% of Kenyans participate in online betting, cementing the country’s position as a key player in…
