Google Appoints Olumide Balogun as Director of West Africa

Olumide Balogun, former Google Director of Consumer Apps for Sub-Saharan Africa, has been appointed Google Director, West Africa. Remember that the job became available after Juliet Ehimuan retired after 12 years in the role in July 2023.

Ethiopia and AfDB Group sign $84.3 million grant agreement to enhance wheat production

The African Development Bank Group has granted Ethiopia $84.3 million in funding to boost wheat production and increase farmer incomes.

4 reasons brand stakeholders don't experience brand activities as you may believe

By Samuel Sokale

"Perception is reality" is a common expression in the brand and corporate communications universe that establishes an understanding of how stakeholders form perception from brand activities, and how such perception influences their belief then behaviour toward the brand. 

Home is Where the Heart is in LG’s Latest Campaign, “Life’s Good When You Get More Love”

LG Electronics (LG) has launched a new campaign of short videos titled Life’s Good When You Get More Love – interweaving the LG family even more intricately into its customers’ everyday life, and showcasing those sometimes-unnoticed everyday loving moments experienced in the home.

Founders Factory Africa secures $114 million to fund Africa tech ecosystem

Founders Factory Africa, an African early-stage investor supporting founders in the continent, has secured $114 million to fund startup founders across the African tech ecosystem.

Winners received prizes valued at $18,000 in total to scale agriTech solutions in East and West Africa

AFEX, Africa’s leading commodities market player, hosted its fourth annual ag-hackathon, Code Cash Crop 4.0, aimed at harnessing the intersection of technology, finance, and agriculture to create a platform for young tech enthusiasts to create viable solutions. This year’s edition drew participation from Kenya, for the first time, following AFEX’s operational expansion into the East African country last year. The grand finale, which was held in Lagos, Nigeria, over the weekend, produced three winners.

Digital Cooperation Organization announces the launch of the Digital Prosperity Awards

The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) has announced the launch of the highly anticipated Digital Prosperity Awards to honour and celebrate the remarkable digital contributions that enable prosperity for all, particularly in advancing the digital economy, which has a critical role in boosting nations’ development and growth.

12 growth stage startups selected for 2023 VC4A Venture Showcase Africa

VC4A, the leading startup platform in emerging markets, is proud to announce the 12 African startups selected to participate in the 2023 VC4A Venture Showcase Africa. This annual flagship program brings together the best and brightest startups from across the continent, giving them the opportunity to pitch their ideas to investors and industry experts with the objective of raising their Seed or Series A funding rounds.

Mastercard agrees to buy minority stake in MTN's fintech business

MTN Group announced on Monday that it has entered into an initial deal with global payments giant Mastercard to sell a minority stake in its fintech subsidiary as part of its aspirations to generate new money.

Google Introducing eSignature for Google Docs and Google Drive

Following the favourable results of the beta testing that began in June 2022, Google has enabled eSignatures for Google Docs. This functionality is now in open beta for Google Workspace Individual members, and it will be accessible in beta for particular Google Workspace customers as well.

NLC advises ECOWAS against use of force in Niger

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has advised the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) against using military action to depose Niger Republic's military junta.

Barcelona activate new financial lever worth €120m

FC Barcelona has agreed to resell 29.5% of Bridgeburg Invest (a trademark of Barça Vision) to LIBERO Football Finance AG and NIPA Capital B.V. Barça Vision is a platform meant to consolidate the club’s digital assets, such as NFTs. The Catalan club will receive €120 million as a result of the transaction. 

Kenya Airways unveils new website to improve customer experience

Kenya's national carrier Kenya Airways (KQ), has announced a new website that will provide customers with a more user-friendly experience with improved navigation and features.