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Kenya Revenue Authority Set to Launch WhatsApp Chatbot for Tax Invoicing
In a bid to simplify tax compliance and broaden the tax base, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is gearing up...
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BasiGo Secures $41.5 Million to Expand Electric Bus Fleet in Kenya and Rwanda
Kenyan electric bus startup BasiGo has successfully raised $41.5 million in a mix of equity and debt funding to accelerate...
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BasiGo raises $42M to deliver 1,000 electric buses in East Africa in 3 years
BasiGo, a provider of electric bus solutions in sub-Saharan Africa, has closed $42 million in new capital. The funding round...
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Nigeria Drops Charges Against Binance Executive Tigran Gambaryan After Months of Pressure
In a surprising turn of events, the Nigerian government has dropped all charges against Tigran Gambaryan, a high-ranking executive at...
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Ghanaian AI Startup Aya Data Secures $900K Seed Funding for Expansion
Ghanaian artificial intelligence (AI) startup Aya Data has successfully raised $900,000 in seed funding as it seeks to scale its...
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Nigerian Retail-Tech Startup OmniRetail Acquires Traction Apps to Strengthen Its SME Offerings
Nigerian retail-tech company OmniRetail has announced the acquisition of Traction Apps, a move aimed at enhancing its digital services for...
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Nigeria’s Space Ambitions Take Flight with Four New Satellites
In a bold move to strengthen Nigeria's presence in space technology, President Bola Tinubu has approved the launch of four...
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Sawari Ventures Prepares to Launch Second Fund Targeting African Startups with $200 Million Raise
Egypt-based venture capital firm, Sawari Ventures, is gearing up to launch its second fund, "Sawari Ventures II," in early 2025...
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U.S. Federal Regulators Approve eVTOL Aircraft for Airspace Integration, Boosting Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation’s 2025 Air Taxi Plans
Federal regulators have officially opened the skies for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, a pivotal moment for the...
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Furno Cement Startup Secures $20 Million Grant to Revolutionize Cement Production in Chicago
Furno, a cement startup, has secured a $20 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to fund the...
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