Banking’s New Era: 10 Fintech Innovations You Need to Know
The banking industry is undergoing a seismic shift thanks to the advent of financial technology, or fintech. This innovative sector is providing new ways to deliver financial services that are faster, more secure, and more user-friendly than ever before. Here are the top 10 fintech innovations that are reshaping the
Read moreOpenAI Startup Fund quietly raises $15M
The OpenAI Startup Fund, a venture fund related to — but technically separate from — OpenAI that invests in early-stage, typically AI-related companies across education, law, and the sciences, has quietly closed a $15 million tranche. According to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, two unnamed investors
Read more10 Global Tech Companies Investing in Africa
The African continent has steadily been growing in investment potential. Global tech companies have realized this potential and begun investing in Africa. Here are 10 global tech companies investing in Africa across various industries: Uber: It’s a transport service app that allows users to order a car to transport them
Read moreGoogle’s new ‘Speaking practice’ feature uses AI to help users improve their English skills
Google is testing a new “Speaking practice” feature in Search that helps users improve their conversational English skills. The company told TechCrunch that the feature is available to English learners in Argentina, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Mexico and Venezuela who have joined Search Labs, its program for users to experiment with
Read moreJalel Trabelsi Appointed as Special Envoy to MENA & Gulf
African Development Bank Group Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group has appointed career diplomat Ambassador Jalel Trabelsi as his Special Envoy for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Gulf Region. With over 30 years of experience as a highly accomplished diplomat, Ambassador Trabelsi brings
Read moreTrailblazing Success: The Rise of Female Entrepreneurship
On a momentous occasion, the I’M IN Entrepreneurial Programme, in collaboration with Telkom’s Enterprise and Supplier Development unit, Telkom Future Makers, JP Morgan, and the Embassy of Ireland, celebrates the graduation of 30 Female-Student-Founded start-ups. This milestone event signifies an end and a glorious beginning, as these graduates embark on
Read moreNew SPARK 20C Smartphone Is Set to Arrive in South Africa
Hot on the heels of the introduction of the new SPARK GO 2024 device in the country, TECNO is unveiling another new phone in South Africa. This time, it’s the SPARK 20C, the successor to last year’s budget-friendly SPARK 10C. The SPARK 20C maintains affordability while introducing several upgrades. These
Read moreThoma Bravo to take UK cybersecurity company Darktrace private in $5B deal
Darktrace is set to go private in a deal that values the U.K.-based cybersecurity giant at around $5 billion. A newly-formed entity called Luke Bidco Ltd, formed by private equity giant Thoma Bravo, has tabled an all-cash bid of £6.20 ($7.75) per share, which represents a 44% premium on its
Read moreTesla Autopilot investigation closed after feds find 13 fatal crashes related to misuse
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration closed a long-standing investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot driver assistance system after reviewing hundreds of crashes involving its misuse, including 13 that were fatal and “many more involving serious injuries.” At the same time, NHTSA is opening a new investigation to evaluate whether the Autopilot
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