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Global News

Elon Musk Becomes World’s First $800 Billion Man After SpaceX Seals xAI Takeover

Elon Musk has become the first person in history worth more than $800 billion after his rocket company, SpaceX, acquired his artificial intelligence firm xAI in a blockbuster deal that values the combined business at $1.25 trillion. Forbes estimates the…

Published by ttybrandafrica
February 5, 2026

News

Tony Elumelu–Backed Redtech Plans $100m Capital Raise for Africa Expansion

Redtech Ltd., a Nigerian fintech startup backed by billionaire investor Tony Elumelu, is planning a $100 million capital raise over the next two years. The funding will support its rapid expansion across Africa’s fast-growing digital payments market. The Lagos-based company…

Published by ttybrandafrica
February 5, 2026

Creatives

Winning AFRIMA Changed My Career.” — Juma Jux

Winning the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has become a defining moment for Tanzanian music stars Juma Jux and Folex, as industry leaders across East Africa gathered in Dar es Salaam to examine how the continental platform is reshaping creative…

Published by ttybrandafrica
February 5, 2026

News

U.S. Re-engages Mali Amid Sahel Tensions: Strategic Reset on Security and Critical Minerals

The United States is recalibrating its Africa policy as it re-engages Mali’s military-led government, signaling a pragmatic shift amid intensifying geopolitical competition in the Sahel. Senior U.S. Bureau Official Nick Checker is set to visit Bamako to convey Washington’s respect…

Brand Spotlight

Coca-Cola Announces $1 Billion Investment to Expand Nigerian Operations

The Coca-Cola Company has unveiled plans to invest an additional $1 billion in Nigeria, further solidifying its presence in Africa’s largest economy and strengthening US–Nigeria trade relations. The United States Embassy in Nigeria highlighted the development in a social media…

Published by ttybrandafrica
February 2, 2026

Industry News

New COIDA Laws in South Africa: What Employers and Households Must Know in 2026

South Africa has introduced major labour law changes that directly affect anyone employing a domestic worker, following the commencement of new sections of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Amendment Act (COIDA). President Cyril Ramaphosa gazetted the implementation of…

Published by ttybrandafrica
February 2, 2026

News

KOM Food Products Invests TSh100bn to Boost Rice Production in Tanzania

TSh100 billion in a large-scale rice processing factory in Kahama District, Shinyanga Region, marking a major boost for Tanzania’s agricultural and food manufacturing sector. The Director of the company, Dr Jesca Kabalwa, disclosed this during an inspection visit by officials…

Published by ttybrandafrica
February 2, 2026

Events

Grammys 2026: African Artists Command the Global Stage with Historic Wins

African music delivered some of the most defining moments at the 68th Grammy Awards, as artists from across the continent asserted their influence on the world’s biggest music stage. The Recording Academy hosted the ceremony at the Crypto.com Arena in…

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February 2, 2026

Creatives

Tyla Wins Grammys 2026 Best African Music Performance, Becomes First Two-Time Winner

South African music star Tyla has strengthened her place in Grammy history after winning Best African Music Performance at the 68th Grammy Awards. With the win, she became the first artist to claim the category twice since its introduction. The…

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February 2, 2026

Creatives

Fela Kuti Becomes First African to Receive Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

The Recording Academy has announced Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti as a recipient of the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, making him the first African artist to receive the honour. The Academy will present the award at the 2026 Grammy…