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City Detect, a company that uses vision AI to help local governments monitor the health of buildings and neighborhoods, announced on Friday a $13 million Series A round led by Prudence Venture Capital

Amazon Web Services announced Thursday the launch of Amazon Connect Health. This AI agent-powered platform is meant to help healthcare organizations automate repetitive administrative tasks

Zyon Tech Academy says it has opened applications for its 2026 technology internship programme aimed at equipping aspiring professionals with practical digital skills.

The Business Leadership Conference is a one-day event designed for business owners, professionals, and aspiring leaders. The conference focuses on practical strategies, visionary leadership, and meaningful connections

Berkshire Hathaway said Thursday it has resumed repurchasing its own shares for the first time since 2024 and separately new CEO Greg Abel bought $15 million worth of stock himself

South African venture capital firm Hlayisani Capital has held a first close of R500m ($30.97m) for its second fund, Hlayisani Venture Fund II (HVF II)

Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) the flagship philanthropic initiative of Alibaba Philanthropy and the Jack Ma Foundation, has opened applications for its 8th edition

Moroccan-Senegalese startup Weego, founded by Saad Jittou and Mor Niane, today announced it has closed a $1.1 million funding round with Azur Innovation Fund.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday insisted he should have a role in picking Iran’s next supreme leader after the killing of Ali Khamenei, whose son he said he found unacceptable.

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he had ordered the US International Development Finance Corporation to provide political risk insurance and financial guarantees for maritime trade travelling the Gulf,

Healthtech startup TruDoc Healthcare has raised $15 million in a pre-Series B funding round with participation from the Al Nahyan family and the Al-Ketbi family

US-based beauty conglomerate The Estee Lauder Companies has signed an agreement to acquire the remaining stake in luxury Ayurvedic skincare brand Forest Essentials