Esther Speak - Senior Reporter at Villpress

Esthy Speaks

Ester Speaks is a senior reporter and newsroom strategist at Villpress, where she shapes Africa-focused business, technology, and policy coverage.  She works at the intersection of journalism, and editorial systems, producing clear, high-impact news that travels globally while staying rooted in African realities.
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Ghana and UNDP Deepen Collaboration to Accelerate Digital Transformation and Inclusive Growth

Ghana and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are strengthening their long-standing…

Alibaba Intensifies AI Push with Latest Qwen Models, Unified Token Hub, and Accelerated Global Rollout

Alibaba Group is doubling down on artificial intelligence, launching advanced models, consolidating…

Bespoke Labs Raises $40 Million to Build Safer AI Training Infrastructure

Artificial intelligence infrastructure startup Bespoke Labs has raised $40 million in a…

ARC Intelligence Secures €4 Million Seed Round to Expand Enterprise AI Platform

German artificial intelligence startup ARC Intelligence has raised €4 million in a…

Tony Elumelu to Step Down as UBA Chairman After 12-Year Tenure, Emmanuel Nnorom Named Successor

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced that Group Chairman Tony…

Visa, M-Pesa, and Onafriq Test Stablecoins for Cross-Border Mobile Money in DRC

Visa, M-Pesa, and pan-African payments infrastructure provider Onafriq have launched a stablecoin…

Google Launches $1 Million Equity-Free Fund to Back African Indie Game Studios

Google Play has unveiled a $1 million fund dedicated to supporting independent…

Even Realities Hits $1 Billion Valuation After Raising $150 Million

Smart glasses startup Even Realities has raised $150 million in a new…

Instagram Bolsters Teen Accounts with Enhanced Default Protections Amid Growing Scrutiny of Youth Safety

Instagram is expanding its Teen Accounts feature with stronger built-in protections designed…

Luno Nigeria Wins Pioneering SEC Nod as First Global Crypto Exchange Joins Regulatory Sandbox

Luno Nigeria has become the first cryptocurrency exchange with a global footprint…

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