EU business crowdfunding is now bound by bloc-wide regulations
All business crowdfunding platforms wishing to operate within the European Union (EU) must now comply with a new EU-wide regulatory framework that brings a uniform set of rules to the bloc. Crowdfunding platforms that had previously been greenlighted to operate had until today to receive authorization under the new rules.
Read moreHashtag Trending Nov.10-Apple’s co-founder rushed to hospital; Surge in AI engineering job openings; Could a solar storm shut down the internet?
Steve Wozniak is rushed to hospital. A surge in AI Engineering job openings. A robot mistakes a man for a box of vegetables with tragic consequences. And could a solar storm shut down the internet? These and more top tech stories on Hashtag Trending I’m your host Jim Love,
Read more#SBTopWomenAwards: Life Achiever Award
Topco Media recently hosted the 20th annual Top Women Awards in collaboration with Standard Bank at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. The event serves to bridge the gap between the public and private sectors, with Standard Bank South Africa leading the awards platform for advancing women in leadership. Dr.
Read moreVerto Partners with Investec to redefine cross-border B2B payments
Verto SA proudly announces a strategic partnership with Investec, a renowned financial services provider. Verto’s partnership with Investec is a milestone in redefining cross-border B2B payments for South African businesses on a global scale. With a track record of exceeding $6 billion in transaction volumes and a trusted clientele spanning
Read moreServercore Launches in Kenya
Kenya| Servercore, a global IT infrastructure and cloud services provider, has launched in Kenya, offering scalable solutions to support businesses in today’s digital economy. The company prioritizes Kenya due to its innovative tech landscape, mobile-centric innovation, and ascending IT sector. Despite the country’s economic prowess, there’s a need for more
Read moreIntroducing Commvault Cloud powered by Metallic AI
Commvault, a provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for hybrid cloud organizations unveils Commvault Cloud, powered by Metallic AI. This unique platform aims to revolutionize how IT and security teams enhance cyber resilience amid non-stop cyber threats. Commvault Cloud consolidates all SaaS and software offerings on one platform,
Read moreNew Solar Financing Packages for Households & Businesses
Nedbank has introduced market-leading solar financing packages on its Avo Solar website. Aiming to make solar and backup batteries affordable and accessible to South African households and businesses. The packages offer competitive prices, full installation by certified suppliers, a 10-year warranty, and customized options. Nedbank provides finance options with up
Read moreSingapore-based startup EduFi raises funding for its student loan platform
EduFi, a fintech startup that enables financially strapped students to secure loans for their education, has raised $6.1 million in a pre-seed round led by Zayn VC with participation from Palm Drive Capital, Deem Ventures, Q Business and angel investors. The Singapore-based startup has launched an artificial intelligence-powered study now,
Read moreHumane’s Ai Pin up close
A few hours after this morning’s big unveil, Humane opened its doors to a handful of press. Located in a nondescript building in San Francisco’s SoMa neighborhood, the office is home to the startup’s hardware design teams. An office next door houses Humane’s product engineers, while the electrical engineering team
Read moreThe watermelon emoji isn’t just TikTok speak for Palestine
On Instagram, infographics about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza are punctuated with the watermelon emoji. In captions of TikTok videos calling for a ceasefire, the emoji replaces words like “Palestine” and “Gaza.” X (formerly Twitter) users add the watermelon to their handles to express support for Palestinian independence. The watermelon
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