Local start-up closes indigenous language gap in edtech

Local start-up closes indigenous language gap in edtech

Limu Lab’s interactive app aims to help children learn South Africa’s indigenous languages. South African start-up Limu Lab has launched a language-learning app to make isiZulu and other indigenous languages accessible to children through games, animations and storytelling. Limu Lab has partnered with schools and major platforms to bridge the gap in local digital education….

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Meta closes child abuse accounts after SA court order

Meta closes child abuse accounts after SA court order

Possessing, distributing or creating child sexual abuse material is illegal. Meta has shut down several WhatsApp and Instagram accounts in compliance with a court order over sexually explicit content being shared via the social media channel. The Facebook parent company says it will continue to engage with law enforcement over the use of its apps…

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Africa: Namibia Closes 81.1% of Gender Gap to Become Africa’s Most Gender Equal Economy

Africa: Mediterrania Capital Closes $686m Fund to Back African Mid-Cap Firms

TLDR Mediterrania Capital Partners (MCP) has announced the final close of its fourth investment vehicle, raising €600 million ($686 million) The Malta-based private equity firm will use the capital to support mid-cap and SME businesses across North and West Africa The fund targets sectors with strong growth potential, including healthcare, financial services, FMCG, logistics, education,…

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