Tag: Africas

Spotify paid South African artists R400m in 2024 — here’s what that means for Africa’s music economy

South African musicians saw a significant increase in royalties from Spotify in…

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Nigeria’s Regional Development boss, Samuel Ogbuku nominated for Africa’s top award in Marrakesh.

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC),…

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South Africa’s ANC passes budget without coalition partner

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free South Africa recently faced a challenging…

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2024 Startup Graveyard Report: Governance Gaps Contribute to High Failure Rates in Africa’s Startups

Africa’s startup ecosystem is a hotbed of innovation, but unfortunately, many promising…

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South Africa’s ANC calls Trump Afrikaner refugee plan ‘madness’

The African National Congress in South Africa has condemned the Trump administration's…

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Lipa Later: A Cautionary Tale of Africa’s BNPL Tech Ecosystem as It Faces Administration

Lipa Later, a Kenyan buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) fintech company, recently faced a significant…

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Dangote Leads Africa’s Richest With $23.9 Billion Fortune

Aliko Dangote Retains Title as Africa's Richest Individual For the 14th consecutive…

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Rivy, formerly Payhippo, Rebrands and Secures US$4 Million in Pre-Series A Funding to Propel Africa’s Clean Energy Future

Rivy, an AI-powered lender focused on Africa’s renewable energy sector, has recently…

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Here are Africa’s biggest startups based on valuation

2024 Trends in African Startup Funding As we reflect on the past…

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Breaking Barriers: How Women Are Reshaping Africa’s Music Industry

Empowering Women in Africa's Music Industry By Mantwa Chinoamadi, CEO, Tmusicman; Producer…

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