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Egypt’s Rabbit Mobility Secures $1.3M to Accelerate Expansion Across North Africa
Egypt-based Rabbit Mobility, a micromobility startup, is set for rapid expansion after securing $1.3 million in investment to grow its...
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Ibrahim Ibitade Opens Up on Leatherback Departure, Internal Disputes, and EFCC Probe
In a surprising turn for Nigeria’s cross-border payments scene, Leatherback recently announced the departure of its co-founder and CEO, Ibrahim...
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Sendstack Transitions to Logistics Software for Corporates, Discontinues Last-Mile Delivery Service
Sendstack, a logistics platform supporting small and medium-sized businesses and backed by OnDeck, has announced a major shift in its...
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Google Calendar Web Version Gets a Redesign and Dark Mode
Google is revamping Google Calendar’s web interface in line with its Material Design 3 guidelines, and adding support for dark mode. The...
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49 US Startups Have Become Unicorns So Far in 2024: Here’s the Full List
Despite the tight venture capital market, unicorns are still being created every month. Using data from Crunchbase, CB Insights, and...
Read moreLeatherback CEO Ibrahim Ibitade Steps Down, Toni Campbell Appointed Interim CEO
Ibrahim Ibitade, co-founder and CEO of cross-border payments startup Leatherback, has stepped down from his leadership role after five years....
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Traction Apps Cuts Jobs After OmniRetail Acquisition
Traction Apps, a fintech startup backed by Ventures Platform, has confirmed layoffs following its acquisition by OmniRetail. The startup revealed...
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Kenya Mandates Mobile Phone IMEI Registration for Tax Compliance Amid Privacy Concerns
The Kenyan government has introduced new regulations requiring all mobile phone importers, including those importing for sale, testing, or research...
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Nigerian Climate-Tech Startup Earthbond Secures Funding from Madica to Scale Solar Financing Solutions
Earthbond, a Nigerian climate-tech startup founded by Chidalu Onyenso in 2023, has secured $200,000 in funding from Madica, an investment...
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Tesla Cybertruck Overtakes Ford Mach-E as Third Best-Selling EV in U.S. Market
Tesla's much-anticipated Cybertruck has secured its position as the third best-selling electric vehicle (EV) in the United States for the...
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