This founder left Silicon Valley to challenge U.S. defense supremacy from Athens, and investors are paying attention
Delian Alliance Industries recently raised $14 million in funding to continue building its defense products, which include surveillance towers, and concealed sea drones.
Read moreSex toy maker Lovense caught leaking users’ email addresses and exposing accounts to takeovers
A security researcher went public after the sex toy maker asked for more than a year to fix the vulnerabilities, which leak users' private email addresses and allow for accounts to be hijacked.
Read moreFood delivery service Calo scores $39 million in Series B extension as it sets eyes on the UK
Calo acquired two meal kit companies in the UK and integrated their operations without laying off anyone.
Read moreSafaricom & PayPal Collaborate to Link Mobile Money with Online Payments
Safaricom M-PESA and PayPal have announced a strategic collaboration to enable account linking and seamless fund transfers across their networks. By first linking their PayPal and M-PESA wallets, users can easily transfer funds from their PayPal accounts into their M-PESA wallets, and vice versa. This service is designed to enhance
Read morePick n Pay Mobile Launches New Mobile App with Instant eSIM Activation
Pick n Pay has upgraded and advanced its Pick n Pay Mobile service by introducing a new mobile app that incorporates advanced features such as instant eSIM activation and the ability for consumers to self-RICA in minutes. This launch was achieved through a strategic partnership with Huge NXTGN, a subsidiary
Read moreJem Appoints Zuko Mdwaba as Strategic Enterprise Partner & Investor
Jem, South Africa’s HR and financial platform for frontline workers, announced the appointment of Zuko Mdwaba as Strategic Enterprise Partner and investor. Mdwaba is best known for building Salesforce and Workday’s African businesses from the ground up, scaling both from relative unknowns on the continent to household names generating over
Read moreCOLORFUL Launches ‘Inspired by The Rim of a Wheel’ Series Laptops
Colorful Technology Company Limited, a brand in gaming PC components, gaming laptops, and HiFi audio products, unveils the Rimbook series—laptops designed to strike the perfect balance between mobility and performance. Inspired by the rim of a wheel, the Rimbook symbolizes continuous motion and progress, embodying the spirit of moving forward
Read moreBinance Expands Crypto Payment Mainstream in Partnership with 2 Payment Platforms
Binance is bringing crypto payments into the South African mainstream through its secure, borderless payments platform, Binance Pay. The Online Retail in South Africa 2023 report has revealed critical insights into the rapidly evolving digital commerce landscape. Online shopping among adults grew from 27% in 2020 to 38% in 2022,
Read moreAI data analyst startup Julius nabs $10M seed round
The seed round for Julius AI was led by Bessemer Venture Partners.
Read moreWaymo taps Avis to manage robotaxi fleet in Dallas
Avis will handle general depot operations, including charging and maintaining the vehicles. Users will be able to hail a robotaxi through the Waymo app.
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