Large Language Model ChatGPT has received an upgrade in the form of voice and image capabilities. OpenAI confirms that the language model offers a…
SafeBoda is the first startup to benefit from Google’s Africa Investment Fund
Google’s first investment from the Africa Investment Fund — launched by Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, at Google for Africa in October…
New African VC aims to aid SMMEs with early-stage funding
Nigeria-based pre-seed and seed firm Voltron Capital announced its official launch in a statement last week. Close to two-thirds of startups want to raise…
Transforming B2B payments could grow Africa’s local businesses [Opinion]
The World Bank estimates remittances to the Middle East and North Africa region rose by 2.3% to about $56-billion in 2020. However, global businesses…
SA payments platform Yoco raises $83m in funding
South African payments platform Yoco has announced that its Series C round of funding has raised $83 million — or R1.2 billion — for…