Africa: Egypt’s Reme-D Gets $1.45m to Scale Molecular Diagnostics in Africa
Egyptian healthtech startup Reme-D has raised $1.45 million in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Anara Impact Capital to expand production of its molecular diagnostic tests and grow its presence across Africa and other underserved markets. The round included participation from the Global Innovation Fund, Africa Health Ventures and other investors. The funding follows…
US judge sets 2027 trial date for Venezuela’s Maduro and wife | Nicolas Maduro News
Venezuela’s former President Nicolas Maduro pleads not guilty to drug charges; lawyer plans to challenge legality of US military operation. Published On 22 Jul 202622 Jul 2026 A United States judge has set a trial date for former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, both abducted from the South American country during…
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Our new book, How we made it in Africa II: Real stories of entrepreneurs turning opportunity into profit, is available here. The book was recently shortlisted for the Business Council for Africa (BCA) African Business Book of the Year Awards 2026. 1. How these Kenyan entrepreneurs achieved financial freedom by their forties Kenyan entrepreneurs Leonard…
Samsung Fold8 series unveiled as folding phone war looms
Samsung has taken the wraps off its latest Galaxy foldable smartphones as competition in the category intensifies, with Apple widely expected to enter the market in September. Samsung has dominated the foldable smartphone market since introducing the first Galaxy Fold, giving the company years of experience refining the category before rivals, including Apple, arrive with…
Africa: Ai’s Growth Potential in Africa Hinges On Electricity, Connectivity and Skills, IMF Says
Artificial intelligence could increase Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic output by about four percent over the next decade, but only if governments make substantial investments in electricity, internet connectivity and digital skills, the International Monetary Fund said in a report released Tuesday. Without those reforms, the region would capture only marginal gains from the AI revolution, with…
Oil prices rise as Rubio says Iran ‘not serious’ about peace talks
Oil prices rose Wednesday after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran was not serious about reaching a deal to end the fighting, and vowed the U.S. military would continue to protect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures, the international benchmark, traded about 2.5% higher at $93.32. U.S. West Texas Intermediate…
Foldables, perfected for every way of living
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today unveiled the new Galaxy Z series, its most complete lineup yet, designed to expand foldables to a wider audience. The lineup introduces Galaxy Z Fold8, a fresh and exciting form factor that provides a new kind of foldable experience built around the way people explore, discover and immerse themselves in…
Africa: Saidu B. Samaila & Co. Chartered Accountants Partners With Chamco Digital LLC To Launch AI & Cloud Technology Workforce Training Programme
Saidu B. Samaila & Co. Chartered Accountants, through its Training & Management Consulting Division, has entered into a strategic partnership with Chamco Digital LLC, a Microsoft Solutions Partner headquartered in Houston, Texas, to launch a comprehensive AI & Cloud Technology Workforce Training Programme aimed at developing globally competitive digital talent across Africa. The 14-week intensive…
Nolan Wells’ independent autopsy results in ‘undetermined’ cause and manner of death
A preliminary independent autopsy report commissioned by the legal team representing Nolan Wells’ family found the teenager’s cause and manner of death were “undetermined” pending investigation. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. But the doctor who performed the autopsy said in the report that he could…
What keeps CISOs awake at night
Cyber security leaders shared insights on emerging threats, resilience strategies and real-world challenges shaping the future of organisational security. The cyber security threat landscape is evolving rapidly, and security leaders must stay ahead to keep their organisations resilient. At the ITWeb Security Summit 2026, ITWeb TV spoke to several cyber and technology leaders about the realities…