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Netflix Announces Price Hike in Several Countries Following Record Subscriber Growth

Netflix has announced a price hike for its subscription services in the United States, Canada, Argentina, and Portugal following an impressive addition of...

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Ethiopia Launches Stock Exchange After Five Decades

Ethiopia has launched the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX), marking a transformative moment for its economic and financial systems after nearly 50 years without...

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Tanzania’s CNG Adoption: A Promising Shift Hindered by Infrastructure Shortfalls

Tanzania is witnessing a burgeoning shift towards Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a viable alternative to traditional fuels like petrol and diesel, mirroring...

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Airtel Uganda and Buganda Kingdom Renew K2 Telecom Partnership

Airtel Uganda and the Buganda Kingdom have reaffirmed their strategic partnership with K2 Telecom, a move aimed at enhancing telecommunications services and expanding...

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PBR Secures $1 Million Pre-Seed Funding to Drive AI Expansion into Africa

PBR, a Techstars-backed healthcare data analytics company, has raised $1 million in pre-seed funding to enhance its AI infrastructure and expand operations into...

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Kenyan Student Nelson Amenya: The Whistleblower Who Challenged the Adani Group Deal

Nelson Amenya, a 30-year-old Kenyan pursuing an MBA in France, has emerged as a celebrated figure among advocates for governmental transparency in Kenya...

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Nigerian Bottling Company Admits Error Over Zero-Sugar Mislabeling

The Nigerian Bottling Company Limited (NBC) has challenged a N190 million penalty imposed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) over...

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Tyme Group Becomes Africa’s Ninth Unicorn After Securing $250 Million Series D Funding

South Africa’s digital lender, Tyme Group, has cemented its position as one of Africa’s leading fintech companies after raising $250 million in a...

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DR Congo Accuses Apple of Complicity in Conflict Minerals Trade

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has filed a criminal complaint against Apple in France and Belgium, alleging the tech giant’s complicity in...

Nigeria Cracks Down on Illegal Oil Trade

Nigeria’s military and security forces have struck a significant blow against the illegal oil trade, dismantling 56 illegal bunkering sites and recovering millions...