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Egypt, Jordan boost SME ties to grow trade, investment, exports
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Egypt, Jordan boost SME support, deepen trade ties across region

Egypt and Jordan are stepping up efforts to support small businesses and expand trade, as both countries look to open new channels for investment and strengthen economic links across the region.  The push brings together two key institutions — Egypt’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) and the Jordan Enterprise Development Corporation (JEDCO) — at a time when governments are paying closer attention to the role of small firms in driving jobs and exports.  In both countries, small…

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Vodacom Tanzania invests $28 million in Kenya digital payments upgrade    

Vodacom Tanzania invests $28 million to upgrade M-Pesa, boosting security, reliability, and digital payments across East Africa.

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SpaceX IPO pushes Elon Musk closer to $1 trillion net worth

SpaceX files for IPO, potentially raising $75 billion and moving Elon Musk closer to a $1 trillion net worth.

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UN urges Africa to borrow, boost revenue to fund AI infrastructure gap

UN urges African governments to borrow, boost revenue, and invest in data centers and power to close the artificial intelligence infrastructure gap.

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Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa’s Liquid Intelligent prices $300 million notes for Africa expansion

Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa’s Liquid Intelligent raises $300 million to refinance debt and expand digital connectivity across Africa

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SpaceX nears $1.75 trillion IPO as AI surge boosts tech valuations
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX nears $1.75 trillion IPO as AI boom lifts markets

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is preparing for what could be the largest public offering in history. The aerospace and space technology company has confidentially filed for an initial public offering that could value it at more than $ 1.75 trillion. The move comes amid a surge in artificial intelligence, which has lifted tech valuations and renewed investor interest in companies combining advanced technology with tangible infrastructure.  This IPO is more than a financial milestone. If SpaceX reaches its projected valuation, it…

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Flutterwave, gains Nigerian banking license as lifetime payments top $50 billion

Flutterwave secures banking license after surpassing $50 billion in lifetime payments, marking a major shift into lending and deposits across Africa.

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OpenAI hits $852 billion a year after Nigeria’s Adebayo Ogunlesi joins board

Its latest round, which increased from the $110 billion figure announced in February, drew backing from major technology and investment firms.

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CityBlue Hotels rolls out AI concierge across Africa, lifts guest experience
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CityBlue Hotels rolls out AI concierge across Africa, reshaping stays

CityBlue Hotels is introducing AI-powered concierge systems across its properties, deepening its push into digital operations as competition rises in Africa’s hospitality sector. The rollout, developed with UK-based Inntelo AI, reflects a broader shift among hotel operators toward faster service and more personalized guest experiences.  The move comes as travel across Africa picks up, supported by stronger regional mobility and growing interest from international visitors. Hotels are under pressure to respond quickly to guest needs while keeping service consistent across…

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