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23/04/2025

Red Shielders Africa (RSA) has launched the fourth edition of the RSA Buea Mini Cybersecurity Bootcamp. The aim is to equip young people with the skills to protect themselves and their communities from growing digital threats. Scheduled for April 26, 2025, in Buea, the event will offer hands-on training, expert-led talks, and real-world hacking simulations designed to raise awareness and build practical skills in cybersecurity. ...

Join the RSA Buea Mini Cybersecurity Bootcamp for hands-on training, live talks, and real-world hacking challenges to fight cybercrime.

19/04/2025

MTN Cameroon and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Cameroon have concluded the first-ever PachiPanda Challenge, a national contest that drew 186 entries from all ten regions of the country. The challenge’s climax came on April 15, 2025, during an inspiring Pitch Day in Douala, where eleven finalist teams presented groundbreaking solutions to some of Cameroon’s most pressing ecological issues....

23/02/2025

🌍 Dream VC Launches Its 2025 Venture Capital Training Programs!

If you’re looking to break into venture capital or sharpen your investment skills, now is the time. Dream VC has opened applications for its highly anticipated 2025 programs, introducing AI-powered tools, VC Residency Work Sprints, and expanded training to help investors thrive in Africa’s dynamic startup ecosystem.

Don’t miss out. Applications close on March 31, 2025.
Read more about the program below:

The Dream VC 2025 venture capital training programs open with an expanded curriculum, new investment tools, and exclusive career support.

07/02/2025

🌍🏃‍♂️ COSMO Joins the Race of Hope! 🏆

Exciting news! COSMO has officially partnered with the Mt. Cameroon Race of Hope, one of Africa’s most challenging and inspiring endurance races. This partnership marks a significant step in promoting sports excellence and community impact.

Read more about this game-changing collaboration: https://ngwaspenn.com/cosmo-becomes-official-partner-mt-cameroon-race-of-hope/

Cosmo, a global cosmetics and beauty brand, has become the official partner of the 30th edition of the Mount Cameroon Race of Hope.

07/02/2025

Cosmo Joins Hands with the Southwest Athletics League to Celebrate a Legacy of Endurance and Strength In the heart of Buea, a city known for its breathtaking landscapes and resilient spirit, the stage is set for one of Africa’s most challenging endurance races—the Mount Cameroon Race of Hope. This legendary event, celebrating its 30th edition in 2025, is a testament to human willpower, endurance, and athletic excellence....

Cosmo, a global cosmetics and beauty brand, has become the official partner of the 30th edition of the Mount Cameroon Race of Hope.

25/01/2025

📡 A game-changer for Kenya’s Internet users!

Starlink is now Kenya’s 8th largest ISP, bringing high-speed satellite Internet to homes and businesses. With affordable pricing and innovative tech, it’s disrupting the market in a big way.

But with new regulations on the horizon, can it maintain its momentum? 🤔

📖 Read more about Starlink’s rise and the challenges ahead: https://ngwaspenn.com/starlink-becomes-kenyas-8th-largest-isp/

Starlink has grown to become Kenya's 8th largest ISP. Learn about its growth and looming regulatory hurdles.

25/01/2025

Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite Internet service, has officially become Kenya's eighth-largest Internet Service Provider (ISP), outpacing industry heavyweights like Liquid Telecommunications. According to the latest Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) data, Starlink now holds a 1.1% market share with 16,746 subscribers. This remarkable growth reflects the increasing demand for high-speed Internet in underserved areas, making Starlink a disruptive force in Kenya’s satellite Internet market....

Starlink has grown to become Kenya's 8th largest ISP. Learn about its growth and looming regulatory hurdles.

15/01/2025

In the bustling entrepreneurial landscape of Cameroon, few names resonate as strongly as Effansa Simon Balemba. From humble beginnings as a DJ running a discotheque in Kumba in 2010, Effansa’s journey has been remarkable. With an unrelenting passion for innovation and a drive to solve real-world problems, he has evolved from a local visionary to a continental force, shaping industries and inspiring generations....

Discover the inspiring story of Effansa Simon Balemba, a tech entrepreneur building innovative startups across Africa.

24/11/2024

In a major leadership shake-up, Marc Jury, CEO of MultiChoice South Africa and Showmax, has announced his resignation, effective March 31, 2025. After nearly a decade of impactful leadership within the MultiChoice Group, Jury plans to pursue new opportunities in the sports business—a field close to his heart. Jury's journey with MultiChoice began in October 2015 when he joined as Head of Acquisitions and Marketing for SuperSport....

In a major leadership shake-up, Marc Jury, CEO of MultiChoice South Africa and Showmax, has announced his resignation, effective March 31, 2025. After nearly a decade of impactful leadership within […]

09/11/2024

Following Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential win, Dogecoin (DOGE) has surged, significantly boosting both its value and the number of million-dollar DOGE wallets. The number of Dogecoin millionaire wallets has risen sharply since late September. Between September 27 and November 7, the number of addresses holding $1 million or more in DOGE spiked by 40.44%, adding 408 new millionaires. This increase brought the total count of such wallets from 1,009 to 1,417....

Trump’s 2024 win increases number of Dogecoin millionaires. Discover how Trump’s presidency and Musk’s influence could shape crypto's future.

02/11/2024

For the second time in two weeks, Mozambique has imposed an Internet shutdown, restricting access to social media platforms as post-election protests surge. Daniel Chapo, representing the ruling Front for the Liberation of Mozambique (FRELIMO), was declared the new President after defeating opposition coalition candidate Venâncio Mondlane. However, the opposition claims the election was marred by irregularities, sparking violent protests across the country....

Mozambique cuts Internet access again as protests erupt over disputed election results. Rights groups have condemned the shutdown.

20/10/2024

Yellow Card, a leading Pan-African fintech startup, has successfully raised $33 million in a Series C funding round to drive its global expansion and strategic growth initiatives. This latest capital injection brings the company's total equity funding to $85 million since its inception. A Leader in Africa's Stablecoin Market Since its launch in Nigeria in 2019, Yellow Card has rapidly become the largest and first licensed Stablecoin on/off-ramp provider on the African continent....

Pan-African fintech Yellow Card raises $33M in Series C funding to expand operations and lead Africa's digital payment revolution.