xAI raises $10B in debt and equity
Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, has raised $5 billion in debt and $5 billion in equity, Morgan Stanley said on Monday.
Read moreSafaricom Ethiopia Hits 10 Million Customers
Safaricom Ethiopia has reached a significant milestone, serving 10 million 90-day active customers across Ethiopia, barely 4 years after acquiring its operating license. This represents a significant step forward in the company’s commitment to assisting Ethiopia’s digital transformation by establishing inclusive, high-quality mobile connectivity that enables everyone, everywhere… Source
Read moreCloudflare launches a marketplace that lets websites charge AI bots for scraping
Cloudflare, a cloud infrastructure provider that serves 20% of the web, announced Tuesday the launch of a new marketplace that reimagines the relationship between website owners and AI companies — ideally giving publishers greater control over their content. For the last year, Cloudflare has launched tools for publishers to address
Read moreTinder’s mandatory facial recognition check comes to the US
Tinder is trialing mandatory facial recognition security features in the US to verify profiles and crack down on impersonation and fake accounts. New users in California are now required to provide a biometric “Face Check” scan to confirm their face matches their profile photos for the dating service, Axios reported
Read more5 Must-Know Tips to Secure Your Smart Home Devices
It is expected that by 2028, more than 33% of households worldwide will be equipped with smart home systems. Voice assistants, kitchen robots, smart lights and many other intelligent devices have become an integral part of our everyday lives, transforming the way we interact with our living spaces. However, with
Read moreLeading South Africa into the Age of AI: What Executives Must Do Now!
Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant concept waiting on the horizon. It’s here. And it’s moving fast. For South Africa, a country grappling with significant structural challenges but rich in ingenuity and potential, AI presents both a monumental opportunity and a real risk of being left behind. The question
Read moreHow Can AI Cultivate the Future of Agriculture
AI in agriculture is rapidly shifting from being a distant concept to a practical, transformative tool. But amid all the hype, the real story that has emerged doesn’t focus on the technology itself but on the people using it. Farming data should be like farming land Like any other entrepreneur,
Read moreTop 3 Safe & Free Pokémon GO Spoofers for iOS/Android in 2025
Pokemon Go spoofing continues to attract trainers looking to catch rare Pokemon, speed up egg hatching, or participate in raids across different regions without actually traveling. Many worry about getting banned or dealing with complex installations. The key to safe Pokemon Go spoofing lies in choosing an updated Pokemon Go
Read moreDigital Finance Africa 2025 Partners with IITPSA to Promote Ethical ICT in Financial Services
Johannesburg, South Africa— IT News Africa is proud to confirm a landmark partnership with the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) for Digital Finance Africa (DFA) 2025, taking place on Thursday, 3rd July 2025, at The Maslow Hotel, Sandton. This collaboration marks a powerful step forward in fostering
Read moreSri Mandir keeps investors hooked as digital devotion grows
AppsForBharat, the Indian startup behind the Hindu devotional app Sri Mandir, has raised $20 million in a new round — just over nine months after securing $18 million — as the app continues to attract not only devotees but also strong investor interest. Susquehanna Asia Venture Capital led the Series
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