Meta introduces new measures to combat spam on Facebook
Meta introduces new measures on its social media platform, Facebook, aimed at reducing spamming content, improving feed experience, and supporting creators. This comes after the platform removed over 100 million fake pages and over 23 million impersonator profiles from Facebook in 2024. Meta noted that the measures are aimed at making
Capitec Bank raises salaries as 62% of staff now earn over $13,000
South Africa’s biggest commercial bank by customer base, Capitec Bank raises salaries across its workforce to attract top talent and sustain its high-performance culture amid rising competition for skilled professionals in the financial sector. In its 2024 remuneration report, the Capitec Bank revealed a shift in employee pay scales over
Meet Oluwatobi Akinola, Co-founder of Monietab, Helping Nigerians to Build Wealth
Oluwatobi Akinola is the co-founder of Monietab (formerly Stashwise), a gamified savings and investment app designed to make saving money fun and engaging for Africans. He is also a creative product designer, passionate about building products that enhance everyday life for millions, with years of experience creating impactful and user-centric
Top Crypto Platforms in Africa Pioneering Financial Inclusion
Indeed, the African cryptocurrency ecosystem has played an all-important role, driving financial inclusion across the continent. It is equally at the forefront of economic empowerment. and providing opportunities for millions of unbanked individuals to participate in the global economy, particularly in countries with high inflation rates, such as Nigeria and Ghana. Stablecoins
African fintech funding dropped 16% in the first quarter, 2025
African fintech funding dropped 16% as African fintech companies raised $117 million in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025. This was disclosed by the State of Fintech, a report by global venture funding analytics company CB Insights. According to it, this represents a nearly 16% decline from the $139 million raised
Top 100 Business Ideas in Somalia This Year
Starting a small business in Somalia can be rewarding, especially if you identify a niche that meets local needs or leverages your skills. From online-based services to traditional enterprises, here are 100 business ideas in Somalia that you can start with relatively low capital. About Somalia Somalia is a country
South Africa drops controversial VAT hike
South Africa drops controversial VAT hike following pressure from political parties and civil society groups. The National Treasury had proposed a 1% VAT increase over two years to plug a $4.02 billion (R75 billion) budget deficit. In a statement on Thursday, the National Treasury said the decision followed consultation with
Top 100 Business Ideas in Niger This Year
Starting a small business in Niger can be rewarding, especially if you identify a niche that meets local needs or leverages your skills. From online-based services to traditional enterprises, here are 100 business ideas in Niger that you can start with relatively low capital. About Nigeria Niger is a landlocked
Top 100 Business Ideas in Zambia This Year
Starting a business in Zambia can be rewarding, especially if you identify a niche that meets local needs or leverages your skills. From online-based services to traditional enterprises, here are 100 business ideas in Zambia that you can start with relatively low capital. About Zambia Zambia is a landlocked Southern
Kenya to scrap risk-based loan pricing in push for lower interest rates
The Central Bank of Kenya to scrap risk-based loan pricing in push for lower interest rates to its benchmark policy rate, a major shift aimed at lowering borrowing costs and improving access to credit for households and businesses. The decision follows frustration within the CBK over the banking sector’s reluctance to lower
