After hits like Reddit and Scopley, Collaborative Fund easily raised a $125M fund to tackle climate, health and food
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Read moreLargest Telco Becomes First to Earn ISO 50001 Certification
ISO 50001 certifies companies that create an Energy Management System and exhibit excellent, effective energy management. Organizations must implement energy management techniques top-down to get certified and keep their certification. Setting goals for energy performance at the top management level, putting rules in place to reach quantifiable objectives, and consistently
Read moreSources: Wasoko-MaxAB e-commerce merger faces delays amid headwinds in Africa
The merger has yet to close due to extended due diligence amid ongoing restructuring and macroeconomic headwinds across multiple countries. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreA Tech Showcase for Celebrating Youth in Technology
Invest Cape Town’s Youth in Tech Showcase promises to be a remarkable event, brimming with insightful discussions and inspiring talks. It promises young tech enthusiasts an opportunity to learn, grow, and forge meaningful connections that may shape their future careers. This year’s event highlights the incredible talent driving the future
Read moreFrontier hackers threaten to release private data for at least 750,000 customers
The RansomHub extortion group have claimed responsibility for the cyberattack against Frontier on April 14th. | Illustration: Beatrice Sala Frontier Communications has revealed that information for over 750,000 customers — including full names and Social Security numbers — was exposed in a data breach following a cyberattack on April 14th.
Read moreCan Microfinance Drive Financial Inclusion & Economic Growth?
In the tapestry of economic development, financial inclusion is a foundational thread, weaving together individuals, communities, businesses, and economies. In South Africa, microfinance is the golden thread. When offered responsibly, microfinance has the power to unlock opportunities, transform lives, and break the cycle of poverty in underserved communities. By circumventing
Read moreThe Local Dimension: Gumtree SA’s Future
Chief of Staff at Gumtree SA- South Africa, Marcus Badach, says “Since late 2022, Gumtree SA has been entirely SA-owned for the first time. “Becoming locally owned, hosted and controlled has been a significant strategic boost for Gumtree South Africa.” “This localisation and the resultant agility have made a huge
Read moreEcobank Group Launches 2024 Fintech Challenge: $50,000 Prize
Ecobank, the pan-African financial services Group, is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 7th edition of its Fintech Challenge. This annual competition calls for early-stage and mature fintech startups to collaborate with Ecobank, with the chance to win a grand prize of US$50,000 and the opportunity to
Read moreWith €50 million to invest, Italian Founders Fund looks for entrepreneurs with global ambitions
While funding for Italian startups has been growing, the country still ranks eighth in Europe by VC investment, according to Dealroom. Newly created Italian Founders Fund (IFF) hopes to help with the catching up, both in quantity and in quality. With €50 million to invest into 25 companies, it also
Read more10 Artificial Intelligence APIs for Developers
Discover the top 10 Artificial Intelligence APIs that help developers add intelligent features like speech recognition, image analysis, & more. Continue reading 10 Artificial Intelligence APIs for Developers on SitePoint.
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