From Lagos to Nairobi

MTN Group and Airtel Africa have signed a network-sharing agreement in Nigeria and Uganda to reduce operational costs and expand mobile coverage. This strategic move comes as both telecom giants face financial pressures due to currency devaluation and economic challenges, particularly in Nigeria, their biggest market. By sharing towers, base stations, and fiber-optic networks, the…

Africar Group and AUTO24.africa have launched EV24.africa, a pan-African marketplace for electric vehicles, making EVs more accessible across all 54 African countries. The platform offers over 200 models from more than 25 global brands, providing competitive pricing, financing options, and expert import support. As African governments introduce new incentives to accelerate EV adoption, EV24.africa simplifies…

AI-powered lending platform Payhippo has officially rebranded to Rivy, reflecting its shift toward financing renewable energy solutions in Africa. Alongside the rebrand, Rivy announced a $4 million pre-Series A funding round—$2M in debt and $2M in equity—backed by All On and EchoVC Eco, both climate-focused investors. Since its 2019 launch, Rivy has evolved from providing…

Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, has integrated its chatbot Grok into Telegram, marking its first major expansion beyond the X (formerly Twitter) platform. Now available as a free feature for Telegram Premium subscribers, Grok introduces real-time AI capabilities to Telegram’s 1 billion+ users. While Grok’s conversational AI is accessible via the @GrokAI bot, advanced features…

Kenya is set to launch its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy 2025-2030 to position itself as a leader in AI innovation across Africa. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Information, Communications, and Digital Economy (MICDE), focuses on AI governance, digital skills, and sectoral innovation in areas like agriculture, healthcare, and education. The strategy aligns with…

Google has officially graduated 15 South African startups from its first Startups Accelerator: South Africa programme, marking a major milestone for the country’s startup ecosystem. The three-month hybrid accelerator provided digital workshops, programming, and mentorship, helping founders tackle technical challenges through expert guidance from Google’s network. The program focused heavily on data, machine learning, and…