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Microsoft Shuts Down Skype

Microsoft Shuts Down Skype

Microsoft is set to discontinue the service of a widely used video calling app. The company acquired Skype in 2011, which was launched in 2003. New Delhi news stated that years before the rise of WhatsApp and Instagram, Microsoft's Skype was the go-to platform for video calling. Once

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S10 FE lands in South Africa from R12,000

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S10 FE lands in South Africa from R12,000

According to Samsung Galaxy, the company announced its Galaxy Tab S10 FE lineup at the beginning of last month with little local fanfare. That was expected, since South Africa wasn’t on the initial launch list. That has changed, with the new lot of ‘affordable’ Android tablets making landfall here

OpenAI will remain under nonprofit control, pushes ahead with for-profit conversion

OpenAI will remain under nonprofit control, pushes ahead with for-profit conversion

The announcement follows a storm of criticism and legal challenges, including a high-profile lawsuit filed by rival Elon Musk, who has accused the company of straying from its founding mission to develop AI for the benefit of humanity. “We made the decision for the nonprofit to stay in control after

Airtel Africa’s CEO, Sunil Taldar

Starlink Scales Up in Africa with Airtel Deal

Telecom giant Airtel Africa has announced an agreement with SpaceX to roll out Starlink’s high-speed satellite internet services across the continent. “This partnership with SpaceX is a significant step to demonstrate our continued commitment to advancing Africa’s digital economy through strategic investments and partnerships,” said Airtel Africa’s

ATFX Strengthens Financial Education in South Africa

ATFX Strengthens Financial Education in South Africa

ATFX is deepening its commitment to financial education in South Africa through its ongoing partnership with the Duke of Edinburgh Cup. The company, led by Chairman Joe Li, has supported the prestigious event for eight consecutive years, reinforcing its dedication to empowering traders and fostering positive change in local communities.

Apple Plans Two-Phase iPhone 18 Launch in 2026

Apple Plans Two-Phase iPhone 18 Launch in 2026

Apple is reportedly splitting the release of its iPhone 18 lineup into two phases, stretching across 2026 and early 2027. The company plans to introduce the high-end iPhone 18 Pro models in the fall of 2026, while delaying the launch of the more affordable iPhone 18 and a new version

Flat6Labs Celebrates Its Third Demo Day in Riyadh

Flat6Labs Celebrates Its Third Demo Day in Riyadh

Flat6Labs, the MENA region’s leading seed and early-stage venture capital firm, hosted its Third Demo Day for its Riyadh Seed Program. The event featured 10 Saudi startups operating in various tech-enabled sectors, including e-commerce, PropTech, FinTech, SMB SaaS, AutoTech, SpaceTech, and Enterprise. The portfolio companies showcased their innovative products

Beyon Money Partners with Binance to Deliver Exclusive Benefits

Beyon Money Partners with Binance to Deliver Exclusive Benefits

Bahrain-based Beyon Money has announced its partnership with Binance to bring exclusive benefits and services to its customers. With this partnership, Beyon Money's Checkout payment will be integrated with the Binance app, enabling Beyon Money's customers to use their Binance wallet on their Beyon Money Wallet.

Kredete secures $2.25M to aid African immigrants in building credit and sending money home

Kredete secures $2.25M to aid African immigrants in building credit and sending money home

Kredete, a fintech startup simplifying credit and payment for immigrants, has raised $2.25 million in a seed round from leading investors. Kredete also allows immigrants to send money home while enjoying the opportunity to build their credit. Founded in 2022 by Adeola Adedewe, a first-generation immigrant from Nigeria who

Under One Roof rolls out its residential property listing service in South Africa

Under One Roof rolls out its residential property listing service in South Africa

Under One Roof, is an entirely new concept set to solve some of the most frustrating problems encountered with other property listing websites. It introduces a homeownership resource-concentrated hub and incorporates offerings that empower homeowners to make well-informed decisions about their lifestyle. Simultaneously, Under One Roof heralds the entry of

South African fintech company Omnisient has secured a $7.5 million investment from Arise

South African fintech company Omnisient has secured a $7.5 million investment from Arise

The USD 7.5 million 'Series A' investment will support Omnisient, a data privacy and collaboration platform, in its mission to increase financial inclusion across Africa and beyond. South African fintech start-up Omnisient has received a $7.5 million investment from Arise, a company that invests in African

Saudi Arabia-Based Asas Secures $320,000 Pre-seed to Accelerate Resquad AI's Development

Saudi Arabia-Based Asas Secures $320,000 Pre-seed to Accelerate Resquad AI's Development

Asas, a Saudi Arabia-based technology provider and parent company of Resquad Ai, has secured $320,000 in the pre-seed round. Launched in 2024 by Abdullah Abdulaziz Al-Jafaari, Resquad AI allows software development organizations to flexibly share their available developers or with external clients. This solution enables companies to maximize their

UAE-based MealPlanet Secures $6 Million in Seed Round

UAE-based MealPlanet Secures $6 Million in Seed Round

MealPlanet, a UAE-based food tech, has secured $6 million in a seed round led by Middle East Venture Partners, AlTouq Group, Sanabil 500, Faith Capital, and Alturki Ventures. Marc Lore and Samih Toukan also participated in the round. Founded by Khalid Baareh in 20024, the startup is a meal plan

Sendsprint Acquires Nobel Financial, Expands to the US

Sendsprint Acquires Nobel Financial, Expands to the US

SendSprint, a global payment and remittance startup founded by an ex-Flutterwave executive, has acquired Noble Financial Inc., a US-based company. This acquisition positions Sendsprint to expand its operations into new markets and provide its services from 16 states within the United States. Damisi Busari, founder and CEO of SendSprint, expresses

Egypt's Lending Startup, Lucky One, Raises $3 Million in Convertible Note

Egypt's Lending Startup, Lucky One, Raises $3 Million in Convertible Note

Egypt's Qardy has successfully secured pre-seed funding to enhance MSME lending capabilities

Egypt's Qardy has successfully secured pre-seed funding to enhance MSME lending capabilities

Seven Start-ups Selected for the Irish Tech Challenge

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Seven Start-ups Selected for the Irish Tech Challenge

Waafi by Salaam Bank Taps Paymentology to enable Somalia’s Contactless Payment Vision

Waafi by Salaam Bank Taps Paymentology to enable Somalia’s Contactless Payment Vision

Startupbootcamp partners with Meta to support MENA startups

Startupbootcamp partners with Meta to support MENA startups

Blackbox will hold the Elevate 2024 Program between September 2nd and 5th, 2024

Blackbox will hold the Elevate 2024 Program between September 2nd and 5th, 2024

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Egypt's Synapse Analytics Secures $2M Investment to Transform Financial Services in the GCC and Africa

Saudi Deeptech Intelmatix Sets Region's Record with $20M Series A Investment

Saudi Deeptech Intelmatix Sets Region's Record with $20M Series A Investment

Egyptian B2B E-commerce Startup Cartona Raises $8.1M in a Series A Extension Round

Egyptian B2B E-commerce Startup Cartona Raises $8.1M in a Series A Extension Round

Egypt’s Educatly Secures $2.5M to Strengthen its Presence in the MEA Region

Egypt’s Educatly Secures $2.5M to Strengthen its Presence in the MEA Region

Nigerian AI Startup Intron Health Raises $1.6M Pre-Seed Funding to Enhance Cloud Infrastructure and Speech Recognition Technology

Nigerian AI Startup Intron Health Raises $1.6M Pre-Seed Funding to Enhance Cloud Infrastructure and Speech Recognition Technology