Twenty-five youth-led agriculture sector companies from 14 African countries have advanced to the finalist round of the African Development Bank Group’s 2022 AgriPitch Competition. The Bank, in collaboration with the …
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The Director General of the Africa Department of the Trade Development Organization of Iran (TPOI) said, “A network of eight business centres has been activated across the African continent.” Seyyed …
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Meta is changing who handles content moderation in East Africa
by Editorby EditorOn Tuesday, Facebook confirmed that it would be ending its contract with Sama, the outsourcing firm responsible for moderating graphic content in East Africa. The news, first reported by Time …
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Government ready to launch state bank for South Africa
by Editorby EditorMinister of Communications Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says that the Postbank is ready to take up the role of a state bank in South Africa, with plans underway to roll out 100 …
China’s new Foreign Minister Qin Gang is starting his term with a weeklong trip to five African countries, the Foreign Ministry announced Monday. Qin, who until recently was ambassador to …
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Nepal Orders Internet Providers to Block Crypto-Related Websites
by Editorby EditorNepal’s authorities have once again taken steps to block cryptocurrency-related activities. In a Jan. 8 notification, Nepal’s Telecommunications Authority instructed all internet service providers (ISP) to prevent operating and managing …
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Binance employees to adhere to 90-day period prior to trading
by Editorby EditorCrypto exchange Binance has been a major talking point since the downfall of FTX, both inside and outside of the crypto industry. The company and its founder, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, …
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Crypto contagion deepens: Coinbase to lay off about 950 employees
by Editorby EditorCoinbase Global Inc. said on Tuesday it will cut about 950 jobs, or 20% of its workforce, as part of a restructuring plan that marks the third round of layoffs …
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Releaf secures $3.3 million Pre-Series a funding, unveils new technologies
by Editorby EditorReleaf, a technology company that makes it easier for consumer goods manufacturers in Africa to access high-quality ingredients for their factories, has raised $3.3 million in an oversubscribed Pre-Series A …
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Infobip reveals 2023 significant trends in omnichannel communications
by Editorby EditorGlobal cloud communications platform Infobip reveals its top five trends for customer experience and omnichannel communications for 2023. According to global market research firm Forrester better customer experience leads to …