Netflix is cranking up subscription prices in the US, Canada, Argentina, and Portugal, just as its subscriber base surges. In Q4 2024, the streaming giant added a whopping 18.9 million new users, pushing its global total to over 300 million. […]...
The Donald is back, and so is the drama. Sworn in as the 47th US president, Trump wasted no time launching a policy blitz that’s sure to shake things up for Africa. From slashing aid to climate chaos, his “America […]...
In a financial landscape where payment fragmentation gives merchants regular migraines, Egyptian fintech startup MoneyHash just secured a healthy dose of investor confidence – $5.2 million worth, to be exact. The pre-Series A funding round reads like a who’s who […]...
In a move that surprises no one, Donald Trump has once again pulled the U.S. out of the World Health Organization (WHO). Back in the White House for a second term, Trump signed an executive order ending U.S. ties with […]...
Meta is stepping into the video editing ring with a bold new contender: Edits. Think of it as a crafty multitool for creators, designed to take the hassle out of video production while shaking up a market currently ruled by […]...
TikTok’s CEO, Shou Zi Chew, has finally broken his silence on the looming US ban, and let’s just say, his statement was more flattery than strategy. With a Sunday deadline breathing down the platform’s neck, Chew didn’t spill any beans […]...
The National Treasury is flexing its financial muscles with a Sh4.485.7 trillion budget for the 2025/26 financial year—a serious jump from last year’s Sh3.94 trillion. The draft Budget Policy Statement has all the details, from funding the National Government to […]...
The tech world might still be in its “winter is coming” phase, but Insight Partners just showed up with a roaring bonfire and $12.5 billion in fresh cash. That’s right—Fund XIII (lucky number!) is officially closed, along with a buyout […]...
Nigeria has bagged an unwanted trophy, topping the inflation charts among Africa’s ten largest economies in 2024. With a jaw-dropping inflation rate of 34.80% in December, it’s the only economy in this elite club to cross the 30% threshold. Think […]...
The AI revolution isn’t just shaking the workforce snow globe—it’s giving it a full-blown spin cycle. By 2030, the world will bid farewell to 92 million jobs but roll out the red carpet for a dazzling 170 million new ones. […]...
Lemfi is cashing in big! The African-focused startup just pocketed a cool $53 million in Series B funding, led by Highland Europe. For those not in the know, Highland only plays with the big leagues—startups pulling in over €10 million […]...
TikTok has slammed as “pure fiction” reports suggesting the Chinese government might greenlight the sale of the wildly popular app to Elon Musk. Rumors swirled after Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal claimed Beijing officials were entertaining the idea to […]...