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The Persistent ACV Fund is an early-stage climate investment vehicle domiciled in Mauritius, focused on backing Africa’s most innovative and high-impact climate ventures.

Algeria’s Yassir, the leading super-app operating across North Africa and beyond, offering payment and on-demand services, has announced the acquisition of Kawarizmi

Accelerate36, a collaborative initiative aimed at strengthening Namibia’s startup ecosystem and create a pathway for high-growth startups to access public capital markets, has been launched in Windhoek.

Neurotechnology startup Mave Health has raised $2.1 million in a seed funding round led by Blume Ventures, with participation from Inuka Capital, Stanford Angels, founders of Groww, Raymond Russell, Aureolis Ventures, Juhi Bhatnagar, and existing investor All In Capital, among others.

Nazara Technologies has announced the acquisition of global casual and social gaming startups Bluetile Games S.L. and Bestplay Systems S.L.

Rivr, a Zurich-based autonomous robotics startup known for its stair-climbing delivery robot, has been acquired by Amazon in a deal that signals the e-commerce giant’s interest in doorstep delivery.

Jeff Bezos is reportedly seeking $100 billion for a new fund, the likes of which will be used to buy up companies in major industrial sectors and, ultimately, modernize and automate them with AI

Lucara Diamond Corp, a Canadian mining company focused on high-value stones, said the diamond is classified as a Type IIb, a rare category known for its blue colour and high market value.

New Zealand has introduced a new short-term Graduate Work Visa while expanding eligibility for its Post Study Work Visa (PSWV), strengthening pathways for international students

The United States has relaxed sanctions on Venezuela’s state-owned oil company, Petróleos de Venezuela.

Are you a business founder wanting to unlock the secrets to building a high-performing team in the AI era? Then this Art of Team masterclass being held in Durban on 24 March could be for you.

Nominations for the African Energy Awards are officially open, with entries open until May 30. Taking place during the upcoming African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies Conference and Exhibition