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Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and chair of Bharti Enterprises and Bharti Airtel
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Indian billionaire Sunil Bharti Mittal to step down in Airtel Africa leadership transition 

Sunil Bharti Mittal will retire as Airtel Africa chair in July 2026, with Gopal Vittal set to succeed him amid continued growth focus.

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Johannesburg opens first EV charging station, boosting clean transport shift now
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Johannesburg opens first EV charging station, boosting Africa’s shift

Johannesburg is moving to expand clean transport, opening its first electric vehicle (EV) charging station as Africa’s largest city begins to align with a global shift toward low-emission mobility. The step reflects a broader push by African cities to invest in cleaner infrastructure despite ongoing power constraints.  The pilot site, launched in Booysens on March 24, 2026, is the first phase of a wider plan to support electric vehicles, including buses, across the city. Officials say the project is tied…

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Starlink logo on a screen with residential kit
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Namibia rejects Elon Musk’s Starlink bid to operate in the country 

Namibia has rejected a license application from Starlink, the satellite internet service backed by Elon Musk

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Cameroonian tech investor Eunice Ajim seeks $20 million to back Africa’s next fintech winners

Cameroonian tech entrepreneur and investor Eunice Ajim seeks $20 million to back Africa’s next generation of fintech startups.

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Nigeria’s fintech unicorn Moniepoint acquires restaurant management platform Orda

Nigeria’s fintech unicorn Moniepoint Orda, boosting Moniebook as transactions hit $300.39 billion in 2025.

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10 African cities leading the smart tech revolution
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10 African cities leading the smart tech revolution

Explore 10 African cities transforming urban life with smart tech, AI, and data-driven solutions leading the digital revolution.

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South Africa’s largest single-phase solar project secures Standard Bank backing

Standard Bank backs South Africa’s 475MW Notsi solar project, powering 140,000 homes and boosting Africa’s renewable growth.

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EIB Global invests $46M in Speedinvest fund to back African tech startups
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EIB Global invests $46 million in African tech fund to boost startups

Africa’s startup scene is attracting renewed investor interest as demand grows for digital services across the continent. From payments to healthcare, young companies are stepping in to fill gaps in fast-changing economies.  That shift is drawing support from global institutions. EIB Global has committed $46 million to an Africa-focused venture capital fund managed by Speedinvest, adding fresh backing for early- and growth-stage startups. The investment reflects closer ties between Europe and Africa in technology and finance. It also comes as…

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IFC Atlas Tower Kenya financing
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IFC backs Atlas Tower Kenya’s expansion with $30 million debt proposal

IFC weighs $30 million debt for Atlas Tower Kenya to expand telecom infrastructure and deploy green energy across underserved regions.

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