Innovate Africa Hosts Inaugural World Product Day Lagos
By Brand Spot
June 3, 2025
Innovate Africa Fund proudly hosted the inaugural World Product Day Lagos with over 200 founders, engineers, product managers, designers, and ecosystem enablers to celebrate bold innovation and build the future of African technology through product-led…
Op-Ed: Why Trust and Transparency Will Shape Africa’s Crypto Future
By Brand Spot
June 3, 2025
By Noah Perlman, Chief Compliance Officer, Binance As cryptocurrency adoption accelerates across Africa, the excitement around the technology and its transformative potential is palpable. But alongside this rapid growth comes a critical challenge: ensuring that…
Gen Z Powers 54% of Binance Users in Africa
June 19, 2025
South Sudan Joins Smart Africa Trust Alliance as 17th Member
By Brand Spot
June 3, 2025
South Sudan has officially become the 17th country to join the Smart Africa Trust Alliance (SATA). This is a declaration of trust with the Smart Africa alliance to cooperate on digital economy cybersecurity and artificial…
KCB Completes Sale of NBK to Access Bank
By Brand Spot
June 2, 2025
KCB Group and Access Bank have completed the sale of National Bank of Kenya to Access Bank Plc, marking the conclusion of a transaction that began in March 2024. This follows the receipt of all…
The 5 Best Businesses to Start in Kenya This Year
By Brand Spot
June 2, 2025
Kenya’s dynamic economy, strategic location as East Africa’s business hub, and growing middle class present exceptional opportunities for entrepreneurs seeking to establish profitable ventures. Based on market analysis and current trends, five business sectors emerge…
Gen Z Powers 54% of Binance Users in Africa
June 19, 2025
Op-Ed: Bridging Africa’s Digital Divide Means Investing in a Connected Future
By Brand Spot
May 29, 2025
Neeraj Pradhan, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Liquid Kenya Africa’s tech ecosystem is brimming with opportunities. Stakeholders in the continent’s digital future need to commit to the investments that will realise this potential. Experts predict that…
Gen Z Powers 54% of Binance Users in Africa
June 19, 2025
Check Point Acquires Veriti to Boost AI-Driven Threat Exposure Management
By Brand Spot
May 28, 2025
AI-fueled attacks and hyperconnected IT environments have made threat exposure one of the most urgent cybersecurity challenges facing enterprises today. In response, Check Point Software Technologies has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Veriti Cybersecurity, the…
DStv Named Africa’s Most Admired Media Brand for 2025
By Brand Spot
May 28, 2025
DStv has been named the Most Admired African Media Brand in the 2025 edition of the Brand Africa 100 | Africa’s Best Brands rankings. DStv has also been inducted into the Brand Africa Hall of…
straitPay Raises £1M in Pre-Seed Round to Boost Financial Access Across Africa
By Brand Spot
May 28, 2025
straitPay has completed its pre-seed funding round, raising approximately £1 million. The new investment will accelerate straitPay’s mission to enhance financial connectivity throughout Africa and its diaspora whilst expanding into new markets. The funding round…