Elon Musk has unveiled Grokipedia, a new AI-powered encyclopedia developed by his artificial intelligence company, xAI. Positioned as a next-generation alternative to Wikipedia, Grokipedia aims to deliver a more dynamic and transparent platform for accessing information. Musk described it as “a massive improvement over Wikipedia” and “a necessary step towards xAI’s goal of understanding the…
Absa has announced a strategic partnership with Huawei to implement a cutting-edge Private Cloud Solution designed to accelerate its transformation into a digital-first, cloud-native financial institution. This collaboration marks a significant step in Absa’s journey to lead with technology-driven innovation, enhancing its ability to deliver faster, more secure, and personalized banking services across Africa. The…
CBZ Holdings Limited has announced the appointment of Munya Chiura as the new Executive Director for International Markets, a role that will lead the organisation’s growth across Africa, the United States, and beyond. With over 25 years of experience in market expansion, business development, and partnerships in the fintech and financial services sectors, Chiura brings…
Mike Tyson has announced that his recent genealogical DNA test reveals roots in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, identifying him as of Congolese descent. His declaration marks a deeply personal moment of reconnection with his ancestral heritage and opens a new chapter in how he engages with his identity. During his visit to Kinshasa,…
M-PESA Ethiopia has reached a major milestone by completing its integration with EthSwitch, the country’s national payment network, marking a transformative step in the evolution of Ethiopia’s digital payments ecosystem. This development expands M-PESA’s capabilities beyond mobile wallet transactions, enabling customers to directly transfer funds from their M-PESA wallets to any bank account connected to…
dLocal has unveiled BNPL Fuse, a groundbreaking solution that transforms access to flexible payment options across emerging markets. As the world’s first Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) aggregator designed for these regions, BNPL Fuse empowers merchants to seamlessly reach over 500 million underbanked consumers across Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia—all through a…
Fasset has announced the appointment of Mehtap Onder as Managing Director, a strategic move that underscores the company’s ambition to accelerate its expansion across Africa and Asia. As one of the region’s most accomplished leaders in digital assets and former Managing Director at GCEX Dubai, Onder brings a wealth of expertise in navigating complex regulatory…
Women for Women International has officially appointed Thelma Ekiyor as its new Global Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s mission to empower women affected by conflict and crisis globally. With 25 years of international development experience, Ms. Ekiyor brings a transformative vision rooted in economic empowerment, social innovation, and impactful leadership….
