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Econet

Econet and EcoCash Holdings become first Companies in Zimbabwe to Achieve Independent Assurance on ESG Reporting

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Econet Wireless Zimbabwe and EcoCash Holdings Zimbabwe Limited have achieved a significant feat by becoming the first companies in the country to receive independent assurance on their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) information. This accomplishment highlights the companies’ dedication to transparency and accountability in their ESG reporting. ESG reporting involves the disclosure of an organization’s […]

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Meta New AI Tool for Coders

Meta debuts New AI Code generator Tool for coders: Code Llama

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Meta, determined to make a significant impact in the competitive field of generative AI, is embracing open source development. Following the release of AI models for text generation, language translation, and audio creation, the company has now open-sourced Code Llama. This machine learning system is capable of generating and explaining code in natural language, specifically

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LINKEDIN AI

LinkedIn Ropes in AI to launch AI Assisted Posting and Messaging

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LinkedIn, the world’s leading professional networking platform, has taken a significant leap forward by integrating AI technology into its messaging and posting features. Gone are the days of receiving generic, copy-and-pasted InMail messages from recruiters. Instead, users will now encounter AI-curated notes tailored to their profiles and specific job descriptions, revolutionizing the way professionals connect

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vambo academy

Vambo Academy Introduces New Feature to Empower Language Learners

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Vambo Academy, a pioneering African languages startup, has recently unveiled an exciting addition to its language learning platform, VamboAI. The latest feature allows users to save their past prompts and revisit them at their convenience, enhancing the learning experience and promoting personalized language development. Just a week ago, VamboAI was launched as part of the

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GA Insurance Kenya

GA Insurance Kenya’s Viral Chat GPT Billboard

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While most companies rely on promotions and positioning statements for billboards, GA Insurance Kenya is taking a more creative route. Their new sign along a major road in Kenya boldly calls out an AI – telling passersby to alert ChatGPT that GA is Kenya’s third largest general insurer. By directly mentioning the popular AI Chatbot,

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Sciency

Zimbabwean Startup Sciency Wins Falling Walls Engage Competition

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Sciency, a Zimbabwean startup dedicated to providing affordable access to practical STEM and Robotics Education in Africa, has achieved a remarkable feat by winning the prestigious Falling Walls Engage Competition. This global platform for Science Engagement, hosted by the Falling Walls Foundation in collaboration with the Robert Bosch Stiftung, recognizes and celebrates outstanding practitioners who

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Jumia

Jumia Rises from the Ashes, Records Lowest Losses in Four Years

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In the first quarter of 2023, Jumia, the African e-commerce giant, reported its lowest losses in four years. The company’s adjusted EBITDA and operating losses experienced a significant decrease, reaching $27 million and $30.9 million, respectively. These figures represented a 55% and 57% decline year-over-year, putting Jumia on track to meet its end-of-year target of

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FlexID launches FlexPay: Using WhatsApp to Redefine Peer-to-Peer Payments in Africa

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FlexID, a blockchain identity startup based in Zimbabwe, has recently launched FlexPay, a peer-to-peer (P2P) service, on the Algorand blockchain mainnet. The company’s goal is to establish a self-sovereign identity platform, addressing the issue of millions of impoverished individuals lacking identification in certain parts of Africa. FlexID envisions creating a decentralized marketplace of people, where

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African StartUp Emtech Raises $4 Million Seed Investment to Revolutionize Central Banking with CBDC Innovation

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Emtech, an African provider of central banking infrastructure, recently introduced its CBDC Innovation Kit, which aims to facilitate experimentation with digital currencies pioneered by central banks. The New York-based company has now announced a $4 million seed investment, led by Matrix Partners India, to further develop its CBDC stack and regtech solution. Other investors in

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Sendy’s Demise: The Fall of a Once-Promising Kenyan Logistics Startup

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Kenyan logistics startup Sendy, known for its platform that facilitated direct purchases of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs) from manufacturers, is ceasing its operations and considering the sale of its assets, according to sources familiar with the matter. Co-founder Meshack Alloys confirmed the acquisition process without divulging specific details but mentioned that a joint statement would

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