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Techbytes: Nigerian fintech startup, Accrue, raises $$1.58 million seed round (TechPoint)
Lattice Fund has led a $1.58 million seed round in Accrue which the startup says it will use to grow its payment infrastructure, ...
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Techbyte: Perplexed AI offers US government 50% stake in revised TickTok merger proposal (CNBC)
Perplexity AI has modified its proposal to merge with TikTok’s US division, granting the US government the option to acquire a 50 per ...
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Techbytes: Egyptian start-up Fincart secures pre-seed funding to enhance e-commerce logistics (Techbuilt)
Fincart, a platform dedicated to helping e-commerce SMBs optimize shipping and improve cash flow, has successfully closed its pre-seed funding round for an ...
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Techbytes: Nigeria’s GO54 formerly WhoGoHost acquired by South African HostAFRICA (TechPoint)
Nigerian web hosting company GO54 formerly known as WhoGoHost has been acquired by South African HOSTAFRICA. The acquisition, announced on January 14, 2025, ...
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Techbytes: SeamlessHR reportedly raises $9 million to transform workforce productivity in Africa (appsafrica)
SeamlessHR, one of African Human Resource technology company, has reportedly raised US$9 million in a funding round led by the Gates Foundation and ...
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Zambia’s Ministry of Technology proposes digital migration policy review to improve broadcasting quality
The Ministry of Technology and Science has called for a review of Zambia’s Digital Migration Policy, placing a renewed emphasis on enhancing digital ...
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SMART Zambia, Copperbelt University partner to drive digital transformation, localized software development
SMART Zambia Institute has signed an agreement with the Copperbelt University (CBU) to drive localized software and systems development. The strategic partnership aims ...
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Uganda’s controversial Army General, Kainerugaba, quits X amid political storm
Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, has announced that he has quit X, where he has been posting controversial messages. ...
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SMART Zambia, Library association partner to boost digital literacy in underserved areas (Video)
SMART Zambia Institute has signed an agreement with the Library and Information Association of Zambia (LIAZ) to prioritise digital literacy training for citizens ...
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Govt commits to expanding ICT access in Zambian schools
The Zambian government says it has has implemented measures to ensure all schools across the country have access to Information Communication Technology (ICT) ...