Past work in content moderation or in tackling misinformation and disinformation could be grounds for rejection. Published On 4 Dec 20254 Dec 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share The United States is expanding its vetting process for highly skilled H-1B visa applicants to include more social media checks, as applicants working…
South African electrotech startup Plentify has raised an undisclosed Series A round to expand into the U.K., Australia, and Brazil, markets facing growing renewable-energy constraints such as grid congestion and intermittency. The round, which brings Plentify’s total funding to nearly $15 million, includes backing from Secha Capital, Buffet Investments, E3 Capital, Fireball Capital, Endeavor SA’s…
New York — Partnership to Reach 23 Million Pregnant Women and their Babies with Essential Prenatal Vitamins and Minerals Globally In a bold step to combat maternal undernutrition and protect the health of future generations, Kirk Humanitarian announced a new commitment today of US$50 million in prenatal vitamins and minerals, accessible to more than 60…
NTT Data has acquired South African Salesforce consulting partner Exah, a move aimed at strengthening its Salesforce and AI delivery capabilities across the Middle East and Africa (MEA). Alan Turnley-Jones, CEO of NTT Data in Middle East and Africa | image supplied The acquisition adds Exah’s local technical expertise and track record in customer-focused Salesforce…
TLDR British International Investment (BII) has committed $20 million to Acumen’s Hardest-to-Reach (H2R) Initiative, a fund aimed at expanding access to off-grid solar power The investment, made through H2R Amplify, will help provide affordable clean energy to over 50 million people across 17 countries H2R Amplify has secured $123 million at first close and uses…
This acquisition brings together Sound United’s respected roster of premium audio brands and Harman’s iconic audio portfolio. HARMAN International (“HARMAN”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., focused on connected technologies for automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Sound United, the former consumer audio business of Masimo…
The Islamic State-aligned Allied Democratic Forces has exploited security vacuums and tapped into conflict economies. The capture of Goma and Bukavu early this year by the March 23 Movement (M23)/Alliance Fleuve Congo has drawn sustained national, regional and international attention. It has strained the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) already weak national army, creating…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $25 million equity investment in The Currency Exchange Fund (TCX) to strengthen access to long-term local currency hedging solutions across emerging and frontier markets, particularly in Africa. The Bank said the new capital injection would increase TCX’s ability to absorb risk and extend its reach into illiquid…
Yango Africa, an international technology company, has announced plans to expand its operations to more African countries as part of its global growth strategy. Currently operating in 30 countries worldwide, the ride-hailing giant is present in 13 African markets including Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and South Africa. The Public Relations Manager of Yango Africa, Mr Bennet…
TLDR Kredete, a fintech focused on helping African immigrants build credit and access financial services, has raised $22 million in a Series A round The raise was led by AfricInvest through its Cathay AfricInvest Innovation Fund and Financial Inclusion Vehicle, with participation from Partech and Polymorphic Capital The company will use the capital to expand…
