artificial-intelligenceUber rolls out ChatGPT Work to 30,000 employees
Uber is putting ChatGPT Work in the hands of 30,000 employees, extending its use of AI beyond the teams that build software.
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fintechFinna’s Shore gives crypto traders a way to run their own exchanges
A crypto trader can have customers ready to buy and sell but still struggle to grow. Orders may be managed through WhatsApp messages and spreadsheets, while limited cash makes it difficult to complete larger trades. Building a dedicated exchange is another expense many independent operators cannot justify.
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Eskom’s proposed R1.20 electricity tariff sounds attractive, but one mining machine could take years to pay for itself.
motoringHonda could enter South Africa’s double-cab market with Mitsubishi-based bakkie
Honda could enter South Africa’s double-cab market with Mitsubishi-based bakkie — what it actually costs, who it squeezes out, and the moves an early-stage founder can borrow this quarter.
start-upsNITDA and NACCIMA Partner to Connect Nigerian Startups with Investors and Corporate Buyers
Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has partnered with the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) to help technology startups secure investment, corporate customers and commercial contracts.
agri-techSAS Group Acquires Majority Stake in South African Agritech Firm Afrikelp
South African agricultural inputs producer Afrikelp has been acquired by Spain-based Sustainable Agro Solutions Group (SAS Group), giving the international agricultural biosolutions company access to seaweed-based crop technology, harvesting rights and customers in more than 55 markets.
start-upsAries Media Ventures Backs Three African MediaTech Startups in New Fund Launch
US-based Aries Media Ventures has launched its first investment fund focused on media-technology startups serving sub-Saharan Africa, making initial investments in three businesses working across creator marketing, event commerce and venue bookings.
fintechMastercard and Moovn Sign Five-Year Deal to Expand Digital Payments Across East Africa
Mastercard and Moovn Technologies have signed a five-year strategic agreement to expand digital payment services across East Africa, integrating card payments, digital wallets, merchant transactions and cross-border transfers into Moovn’s platforms.
start-upsInjini Launches Two-Year Programme for 10 South African EdTech Startups
South African education technology incubator Injini has launched a two-year programme to support 10 early-stage startups developing solutions that connect young people to employment and income opportunities.
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