Christo Wiese, the Man Behind Shoprite
From a confiscated briefcase at Heathrow Airport to being lambasted by the press over his business with the tax man, Christo Wiese has no airs about him. Only his gold Rolex watch gives you a glimpse of his wealth. There is no doubt that Wiese is a formidable businessman, who
Binance and Yellow Card Missing from South Africa’s Licensed Crypto Firms’ List
Binance and Yellow Card missing from South Africa’s Licensed Crypto Firms’ List, this list features well-known global exchanges like Luno and VALR. After two years of laying the groundwork, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has licensed 75 crypto asset service providers (CASPs) from over 374 applicants. The list, released
213 Business Ideas in Kenya to Start This Year
Interested in starting a business in Kenya? We put together 213 of the best business ideas you can start in Kenya today. This article delves into the realm of innovation, presenting a comprehensive guide to unleashing the entrepreneurial spirit and thriving in the ever-evolving ecosystem of Kenya. Why Kenya? Kenya
50 Rural Business Ideas in Kenya to Start This Year
If you’re living in a rural area or small town, the idea of starting a business can seem daunting. But it doesn’t have to be! There are plenty of rural business ideas in Kenya and small towns like cleaning services, grocery stores, or a restaurant business. So if you’re ready
Bayobab Acquires MTN Zambia’s Fibre Assets to Further Growth Plans
Bayobab acquires MTN Zambia’s fibre assets to further growth plans which will enhance its operational capabilities by improving traffic management on its fibre networks and making bandwidth usage more efficient. Bayobab (formerly MTN GlobalConnect), a company specialising in digital infrastructure, announced on Wednesday, April 17, 2023, that it has completed
Meta AI Enables Google and Bing Searches on WhatsApp, Instagram in Africa
With the launch of Llama 3, a new AI assistant, Meta AI enables Google and Bing searches to improve social connections, engage in conversations, and make suggestions. The Meta AI assistant, integrated into all Meta platforms, utilises real-time search results from Bing and Google. Its image generation capabilities enable users
EFCC Deems Binance Executive a Flight Risk, Halts Bail Request
Binance executive bail request stalls as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly moved against the bail request of the Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, asking the Federal High Court in Abuja to turn down his bail application and to adjourn the hearing. According to the defendant’s lawyer, Mark
Top 5 Small Business Grants Arizona This Year
Arizona has about 640,000 small business owners who can apply for small business grants. Submitting an application and competing for Arizona small business grants can help you grow your small or medium-sized enterprise in the Grand Canyon State. Arizona’s economy has a gross domestic product of $458.9 billion as of
YC-backed MarketForce Scraps B2B eCommerce Platform, Pursues AI Venture
MarketForce, a Kenyan-born sales force automation software startup founded in 2018, has announced the shutdown of RejaReja, its B2B eCommerce platform, and the launch of its new venture, Chpter, a social commerce platform. Per the company, Chpter is already in Kenya and South Africa, assisting hundreds of merchants in increasing
Wema Bank Removes Seven Fintech Partners For Fraudulent Activities
Wema Bank, one of Nigeria’s commercial banks, has removed and suspended up to seven fintech partners from its payment gateway platform, citing fraudulent activity. The bank recently reported a loss of ₦685 million (~$595,000) due to fraud and forgery in 2023 and launched an anti-fraud campaign to protect customers from
