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Senegalese-American executive Aicha Evans’ Zoox taps Uber to offer robotaxi rides in Las Vegas and LA

Aicha Evans’ Zoox partners with Uber to launch driverless robotaxis in Las Vegas this summer and Los Angeles in 2027.

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Naspers shares rise after 20% slump, market cap hits $44 billion

Shares of Naspers rebound after a 20 percent slump, lifting market value above $44 billion as investor confidence returns.

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Showmax to shut down as MultiChoice reviews streaming strategy after Canal+ takeover

Showmax to shut down as MultiChoice reviews streaming strategy after Canal+ $2.1 billion acquisition.

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After $34 million raise, Terra Industries joins DICON to boost Nigeria’s defense sector

Terra Industries partners with DICON to boost Nigeria’s defense technology, create jobs, and strengthen local production after a $34 million raise.

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Tencent AI setbacks in China wipe $8.26 billion off Naspers’ market cap

Naspers loses $8.26 billion in market value as Tencent’s AI setbacks deepen, dragging shares down 19.3 percent despite strong ecommerce growth.

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Jumia posts $818.6 million merchandise sales in 2025

Jumia records $818.6 million in 2025 merchandise sales, boosting revenue and narrowing losses as Africa’s top e-commerce platform grows.

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Globacom celebrates 22 years of expanding digital access in West Africa
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Globacom marks 22 years of expanding mobile and internet access in West Africa

Globacom celebrates 22 years of expanding affordable mobile and internet access across West Africa, serving over 60 million subscribers.

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Tony Elumelu meets Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, France’s Macron in Paris power circle

Tony Elumelu joins Macron and Nvidia’s Huang in Paris, signaling Africa’s growing role in global tech, AI, and cross-continental economic dialogue.

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Africa’s $10 billion giants reshape global investment
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Naspers becomes Africa’s first $50 billion company

Naspers hits $50 billion valuation, driven by Tencent gains, AI momentum, and e-commerce profits—marking a historic first for an African-listed company.

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South Africa becomes MTN’s biggest market as Nigeria revenue, earnings decline

The shift highlights the economic and regulatory pressures hampering telecom operations in Africa’s most populous country.

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Naspers, Africa’s most valuable company, hits $44.3 billion market cap

The global consumer internet giant has added $4.76 billion in value since the start of the year, driven by renewed investor confidence and key global developments.

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U.S. blacklist of China’s gaming giant wipes out $3.8 billion from Africa’s most valuable company

This decline reflects a ripple effect from Tencent’s own struggles, with the Chinese tech giant’s shares falling over 6 percent since the start of the year.

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