Allara lands $26M to expand women’s hormone telehealth
Growing up with an OB-GYN father, Rachel Blank assumed that most women received excellent gynecological care. She regularly witnessed her dad’s patients thanking him for delivering their child when they would bump into him around town. But Blank realized that not all women’s health issues are treated equally when, at
Read moreLG Electronics takes majority stake in Bear Robotics, reportedly valuing startup at $600M
LG Electronics is betting on robotics as its next big growth driver. The South Korean electronics company said on Friday that it has agreed to acquire an additional 30% stake in Bear Robotics, a California-based startup it previously backed that is building AI-powered server robots for restaurants. The deal gives
Read moreApple introduces a new API to support more in-app purchase formats
Apple announced on Thursday a new API called the Advanced Commerce API to support more in-app purchase formats, such as subscriptions and content add-ons. The company added that it is not changing the commission structure to support these use cases. “The App Store facilitates billions of transactions annually to help developers grow their
Read moreVISA Makes Key Investment in Moniepoint to Fuel SME Growth in Africa
As Africa’s Fintech landscape evolves rapidly, driven by a dynamic ecosystem and a focus on closing the financial inclusion gap, Visa has been at the forefront of this transformation, leveraging its expertise and resources to support the growth of African Fintech startups As a prominent player in digital payments, Visa
Read moreVikash Tulsi on the Role of Data Management in the 5G Era
The future of 5G technology has great potential to transform industries by improving connectivity, speed, and capacity, especially as this standard for cellular networks is seeing such rapid adoption that it is set to outpace previous mobile generations due to the demand for faster, more reliable connections. Since its rollout
Read moreUS indicts five individuals in crackdown on North Korea’s illicit IT workforce
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Read moreKCB and Mastercard Unveil Kenya’s First Platinum Multi- Currency Card
KCB Bank Kenya, in partnership with Mastercard, has officially released Kenya’s first multi-currency prepaid card. This unique technology is intended to simplify international transactions, allowing clients to spend easily in several worldwide destinations. This card, designed to address the different demands of students, sports, online shoppers, corporations, and corporations, offers
Read moreTata acquires 60% stake in Apple partner Pegatron’s India unit
Tata Electronics has acquired a 60% controlling stake in the Indian arm of Apple assembly partner, Pegatron, as the conglomerate expands its iPhone manufacturing capacity in the country. Taiwan-based Pegatron operates an iPhone production plant near Chennai in India’s sourthern state of Tamil Nadu. The deal comes less than a
Read moreMpilo Technologies Appoints New Deputy CEO & Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Mpilo Technologies is pleased to announce the appointment of Motsholane Sebola as Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Deputy CEO) and Sizwe Mabanga as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). These crucial hires represent a critical milestone as the company enters its next stage of expansion, with a continuous emphasis on driving digital transformation
Read moreSafaricom Launches M-PESA Powered Investment Fund
Safaricom announced the official launch of Ziidi MMF in collaboration with two fund managers, Standard Investment Bank and ALA Capital Limited. The Product allows Customers to control, grow and manage their finances and wealth with free deposits and withdrawals via their M-PESA wallet. Ziidi MMF is a unit trust, governed
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