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South African AI Research Startup Yazi Closes Its First Institutional Funding Round

The undisclosed round was led by 3 Capital Ventures, an early-stage venture firm created by investment manager Allan Gray, and will be used to fund product development and international expansion.

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Jobtech Alliance Invests in Nigeria’s Bumpa and Kenya’s Flowcart

Nigeria’s Bumpa and Kenya’s Flowcart, both e-commerce ventures, have raised an undisclosed amount of funding from Jobtech Alliance after it conducted a landscape scan on digital services

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Fixed Income Platform Jiraaf to Raise an Extended Series B Funding Round

Fixed income platform Jiraaf is set to raise nearly Rs 44 crore (approximately $4.7 million) in an extended Series B funding round from a mix of existing and new investors.

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Exponent Energy to Raise an Extended Series B Funding Round

EV rapid charging startup Exponent Energy is set to raise Rs 182 crore ($20 million) in an extended Series B round co-led by 360 One and TDK Ventures. The round will also see participation from existing investors

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Amazon Developing a New Smartphone

The device is being developed by the company’s Devices and Services division, and it would feature personalized features that would make it easier to use Amazon’s suite of apps

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EGYPES 2026 Visitor Registration

EGYPES 2026 fosters connections between Africa, the Middle East and the Mediterranean, driving connections between continents, resources, and opportunities.

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#HISA2026 Event to Bring Together Healthcare Leaders, Tech Innovators, Policymakers, and Investors

Over the past decade, HISA has become the continent’s leading platform for reimagining healthcare through technology, policy, and collaboration.

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Registration for 2027 South East Maths Olympiad Now Open

The South East Maths Olympiad (SEMO) is a regional mathematics competition in Nigeria designed to identify, challenge, and develop mathematically gifted students

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Join PwC’s Actuarial Science Graduate Programme

Join PwC’s Actuarial Science Graduate Programme and start building your career with us. You’ll gain hands‑on experience, work alongside experienced mentors, contribute to meaningful work and solve important problems.

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Eldercare Startup Aamra Seniors Club Secures Pre-Seed Funding Round

Aamra Seniors Club, a Gurugram-based eldercare startup, has raised $150,000 in a pre-seed funding round from a group of angel investors.

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UK Increases Visa and Travel Authorisation Fees

The United Kingdom has announced a fresh round of increases to visa and travel authorisation fees, with the new rates set to take effect from April 8, 2026.

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African Governments Scramble to Secure Fuel Supplies from Dangote Refinery

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote’s refinery is being flooded with inquiries as African governments scramble to secure fuel supplies after the Iran war disrupted flows.

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