Two of Africa’s largest B2B e-commerce platforms MaxAB and Wasoko in merger talks
Egyptian B2B e-commerce startup MaxAB and Wasoko, a Kenya-based e-commerce player that operates in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda and Zambia, are in talks to merge operations, TechCrunch has exclusively learned from multiple sources. They say talks are still ongoing and the agreement hasn’t been finalized yet. The merger talks come
Read moreDurban BPOs Forge Alliances with Local Government to Tackle Youth Unemployment
For years, South Africa has grappled with high youth unemployment. The Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO) industry’s innovative impact sourcing model provides sustainable employment opportunities for young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Despite the sector’s success, maintaining competitiveness against global leaders like India and the Philippines remains a challenge. Cities
Read moreFestive Cybersecurity: A Guide for Parents and Kids
When it comes to ensuring online safety for children, avoiding panic and fearmongering is crucial. While there are real risks in various online spaces, empowered parents with the right information and cybersecurity tools can enhance their children’s protection. This is particularly important during school holidays, when kids may increase their
Read moreHow simplifying the production of customized merchandise led this Lisbon startup to raise $19M
The advent of the Internet combined with the ability to customise items such as clothing long ago created a revolution in marketing, especially for merchandise purposes. I think we’re all familiar with the ‘merch’ phenomena by now, no? Benefitting from that long-term trend is SME-focused, customized merchandise startup Bizay, which
Read moreTwo Lapsus$ gang members sentenced in U.K.
One of two British teens in the Lapsus$ hacking gang has been sent to a secure hospital indefinitely by a judge, while another was given a youth rehabilitation order. According to Bloomberg News, Judge Patricia Lees ruled an 18-year old accused of computer crimes should be placed in a secure
Read moreApple has halted Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 online sales
As promised, Apple has officially removed the Watch Series 9 from its online shop. Word on the surprise move arrived earlier this week, when the company confirmed that an on-going patent dispute has forced it to pause sales of the flagship smartwatch. Click through to the site, and you’ll find
Read moreHyperloop One is reportedly shutting down
One of the longest-running hyperloop startups is reportedly shutting its doors. Hyperloop One, once backed by Richard Branson’s Virgin Group, will cease operations on December 31 according to Bloomberg News. It’s the latest stumble in the tech industry’s attempt to bring life to an idea Elon Musk first put forth
Read moreThe hyperloop is dead for real this time
Image: Hyperloop One Hyperloop One, the futuristic transportation startup that promised to whisk us through nearly airless tubes at airline speeds, is shutting down, according to Bloomberg. The company is selling off its assets, closing down its offices, and laying off employees. It will formally close at the end of
Read moreWhat we’re looking forward to seeing from the space industry in 2024
It was a jaw-dropping year for the space industry, and while we all know by now that progress isn’t linear, we feel pretty confident that 2024 will be even more astonishing. This year was tough for many space companies, and we aren’t trying to paper that over with our optimism.
Read moreTech’s DEI backlash is here
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