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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 […]

In a bold move to supercharge Ghana’s fintech sector, Mastercard has officially landed in Accra, making it the epicenter of its West African operations. With a sharp focus on digital payment solutions, this new hub is set to revolutionize financial […]

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) just got a shiny upgrade from Stifel analysts, bumping its price target from $200 to $225 while keeping a resounding “Buy” rating. The tech titan is strutting near its 52-week high of $201.42, boasting a market cap […]

The Kenyan government is shaking things up in the pension world! Tax breaks for retirement savings just got a major boost, with the annual limit soaring to a cool KSh 360,000. That’s a 50% jump, folks! This move is aimed […]

Tanzania just had a year for the record books when it comes to attracting investment. Think of it like a giant economic piñata, and 2024 was the year it exploded with cash! The Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC) – basically the […]

Two of the biggest names in stock photos, Getty Images and Shutterstock, decided to throw a massive merger party. They’re basically saying, “Hey, let’s pool our resources and become the ultimate image empire!” Why? Because the AI revolution is upon […]