Experts Urge Action for Africa’s Economic Independence at CEO Forum
African leaders must turn their commitments into concrete actions to spur economic development, experts said Thursday at the opening of…
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MTN Rwanda Pioneers the Introduction of Paper-Based Biodegradable SIM Cards in the Country
In a significant move towards sustainability, MTN Rwandacell PLC (MTN Rwanda) has introduced the country’s first paper-based biodegradable SIM cards,…
New ChatGPT Version: Math Tutor and Flirt Rolled into One
OpenAI has introduced the latest iteration of its AI chatbot ChatGPT, dubbed GPT-4o, set to be available to all users,…
High Cocoa Prices Squeeze Cameroon Chocolate-Makers
In the lush cocoa plantations of Muyuka in south-west Cameroon, Chief Orok John inspects his young cocoa plants, grappling with…
Rwanda’s Green Coffee Finds Market in South Korea
Rwanda is set to export 20 containers, equivalent to 384 tonnes, of green coffee valued at Rwf2.5 billion to Seoul,…
Urgent Appeals for Innovative Financing and International Financial System Reform to Attain SDGs in Africa
In a resolute address at the outset of the tenth Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-10) in Addis Ababa,…
Nigeria Seeks $2.25 Billion in World Bank Loans
Nigeria is pursuing $2.25 billion in loans from the World Bank, announced Finance Minister Wale Edun. The request, discussed after…
Norrsken East Africa Empowers Female Entrepreneurs in Rwanda with Second Women in Business Initiative Cohort
Norrsken East Africa has launched its second round of the Women in Business Initiative in Rwanda, aiming to support female…
Explainer: Why the US government is trying to ban TikTok
The US House of Representatives passed a bill on Saturday that would give TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, about a year to…
Vivendi’s Canal+ Offers $1.9 Billion to Acquire MultiChoice
In a significant move in the media industry, Vivendi’s French media division, Canal+, has put forward a mandatory all-cash offer…
Bank of Kigali to Cease Physical Services in Kenya, Goes Digital
The Central Bank of Kenya has authorized the Bank of Kigali, a leading Rwandan financial institution, to close its physical…
Rwandan Entrepreneur Pascal Murasira Launches Fund to Grow Africa Start-ups
In an ambitious move to propel the socio-economic transformation of Africa and the Middle East, Rwandan entrepreneur Pascal Murasira is…
SKOL Brewery Ltd Partners with TotalEnergies for Sustainable Operations
In an effort to enhance sustainability, SKOL Brewery Ltd, known for launching Virunga Water in returnable glass bottles, has entered…
DStv Expands Business Packages in Rwanda, Partners with BAHLITA
DStv has initiated a new campaign to offer specialized packages for business owners in Rwanda, building on the success of…
It Now Takes Only 3 Hours To Register A Business In Uganda
Uganda’s Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has announced a major breakthrough in business registration efficiency, with the process now taking only…
Ugandan Ride Hailing Company SafeBoda Returns To Kenya
Uganda-based motorcycle ride-hailing and delivery company SafeBoda is making a comeback in Kenya, set to resume operations next month after…
Tanzania Lifts Ban On Kenya Airways
In a swift resolution to a brief diplomatic row, Air Tanzania has successfully secured coveted cargo rights in Kenya, while…
Former Sky CEO Andrea Zappia Appointed Chairman of Showmax
Top Sky executive Andrea Zappia has assumed the role of chairman at MultiChoice Group’s Showmax, Africa’s largest streaming service, following…
Microsoft Surpasses Apple As World’s Most Valuable Company
Microsoft’s stock market value ended a trading session higher than Apple’s for the first time since 2021 on Friday, making…
Infinix Mobile & MTN Rwanda Launch The HOT 40 Series
Infinix Mobile Rwanda launched the HOT 40 series, which includes the HOT 40 Pro, HOT 40, and HOT 40i models,…