Category: Band Wars
China’s AI Sector Faces $480 Billion Correction
By Florence Bennett October 28, 2026
China's AI sector faces a $480 billion correction, raising questions about the sustainability of heavy investments in AI companies and data centers.
Triply launches all-in-one platform for African travel agencies
By Charlotte Whitfield October 24, 2026
Triply’s unified platform helps African travel agencies streamline itinerary planning, bookings, and payments—supporting over 500 businesses across six markets.
Bitget Liquid Hacks Drive Most Q3 Crypto Losses
By Charlotte Whitfield October 21, 2026
Crypto losses in Q3, with thefts hitting $1.18 billion across 107 incidents—a 55% rise—while Bitget Liquid hacks accounted for $906 million of damage.
Binance Exit Shows African Mining’s Energy Paradox
By Charlotte Whitfield October 14, 2026
African Bitcoin energy paradox explained: Binance exits mining pool Nov 10, shifting thousands of miners to four pools controlling 70% of block production.
Ecobank to Enable Direct Yuan Payments for Africa
By Charlotte Whitfield October 13, 2026
Direct yuan payments will let African importers bypass dollar conversion, cutting fees and exchange-rate risk for trades with China, Ecobank announces.
Low code AI helps Nigerian businesses
By Amelia Hughes October 12, 2026
Low code AI helps Nigerian businesses bridge the gap with multinational rivals, about increasing productivity.
Moove’s Exit Exposes Cracks in Nigeria’s Ride-Hailing Credit Model
By Amelia Hughes October 9, 2026
Moove's exit from Nigeria highlights vulnerabilities in the ride-hailing credit model, raising questions about its sustainability.
Kenya Launches Startup Pitch Competition
By Florence Bennett September 30, 2026
Kenya launches 2026 Latitude59 Pitch Competition for African startups seeking funding and stage opportunities in Nairobi.
Modders repurpose old mining GPU for gaming
By Amelia Hughes September 17, 2026
Modders repurpose old mining GPU for gaming with AMD BC-250, turning it into a capable gaming card.
Sanders Proposes Prison Time for Superintelligence Development
By Charlotte Whitfield September 14, 2026
Senator Sanders proposes the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act, which would permanently ban and temporarily pause the development of superintelligent AI.