Nigeria, Kenya and Rwanda to ensure AI safety with 'The Bletchley Declaration'
Among the 28 nations that have pledged to address AI-related risks through 'The Bletchley Declaration,' only Nigeria, Kenya, and Rwanda represent the African continent.
mPharma sets agenda post-layoff, halts work-from-home
mPharma, a Ghanaian healthtech company, has restructured its approach in the wake of the layoffs it implemented in September, which now entails discontinuing remote work.
MFS Africa rebrands to Onafriq to bypass trademark hurdles in America
Pan-African fintech company, MFS Africa has rebranded to Onafriq as part of its evolution, and also due to trademark challenges in America.
BluePeak Private Capital closes $156M fund to support African businesses
BluePeak Private Capital, a private capital firm, has closed its flagship fund at $156 million to support scalable businesses in Africa.
Almouneer secures $3.6M to tackle diabetes and obesity prevalence in Africa
Egyptian healthtech, Almouneer has raised a $3.6 million seed to address the growing prevalence of diabetes and obesity in Africa.
MarketForce enters Kenya's social commerce scene, aims to boost profits
Kenyan B2B e-commerce startup, MarketForce, is set to broaden its presence by entering the country's social commerce market.
X introduces audio and video calling features
X, formerly Twitter, now offers audio and video calling as part of its transformation into an "everything app."