Tag: Startups
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Koko Networks Collapses in Kenya, Leaving 700+ Jobs Behind and Households Without Clean Energy
Overview: a high-profile shutdown shocks Kenya’s clean energy scene Koko Networks, once a leading name in Kenya’s clean cooking revolution, has abruptly shut down its Kenyan operations. The collapse, reported by multiple sources, leaves more than 700 employees out of work and endangers the primary clean-energy option for hundreds of thousands of low-income households that…
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Apple Acquires Secretive Israeli AI Firm Q.ai for $1.6B
Apple Makes a blockbuster AI move with $1.6B acquisition In a move that signals a transformative step for Apple’s artificial intelligence ambitions, the tech giant has acquired the secretive Israeli AI company Q.ai in a deal reported to be worth around $1.6 billion. The purchase, described by major outlets such as The Financial Times and…
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Gestala Aims to Lead a Non-Invasive Brain-Computer Interface Revolution in China
New Frontiers in China’s BCI Scene China’s burgeoning brain-computer interface (BCI) ecosystem just welcomed a promising new entrant. Gestala, a startup founded in Chengdu with additional offices in Shanghai and Hong Kong, is positioning itself at the forefront of non-invasive BCI development. The company’s core mission is to provide direct brain access without surgical implants,…
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OpenAI Agent Tools: A New Frontier for African Startups and Customer Support
What OpenAI’s Agent Tools Bring to Africa OpenAI’s October 2025 launch of the Agent Tools suite marks a significant milestone for African startups, SMEs, and customer-support teams. The bundle—featuring AgentKit, Agent Builder, ChatKit, and the Agents SDK—aims to simplify automation, streamline workflows, and shorten response times. For many African businesses, these tools could translate into…
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Gamevestor: Europe’s Crowdfunding Platform for Game Studio Growth
Introducing Gamevestor: A European answer to the investment hurdle for game studios Gamevestor is stepping into a crowded yet underfinanced landscape: European game developers seeking capital to turn ideas into playable titles. Born from a desire to fix what many studios describe as a broken funding cycle, Gamevestor positions itself as a dedicated crowdfunding platform…
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Ben Horowitz: AI Is Bigger Than the Internet, and What That Means for Startups
AI’s Magnitude: Beyond the Internet Boom Ben Horowitz, the cofounder of Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), has framed the current AI surge as a turning point that could eclipse the internet’s early days in terms of impact, speed, and scope. In recent discussions and interviews, Horowitz has argued that the debate over whether AI is a bubble…
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Ben Horowitz: AI Is Bigger Than the Internet — What It Means for Startups
AI’s Ascendancy: A New Era Beyond the Internet Tech visionary Ben Horowitz, cofounder of Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), has drawn a bold line between the current AI surge and the early days of the internet. In a recent discussion on The A16z Show, Horowitz argued that the debate over whether the AI boom is a bubble…
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Small risks, big vision: The rise of Tanzania’s young e-commerce tycoon in Dar es Salaam
From zero to something: The spark of a bold entrepreneurial journey In the bustling streets of Dar es Salaam, a young entrepreneur is turning cautious risk-taking into a compelling blueprint for success. Ms Shununa Haji’s online venture, Abayatul Al, began with a simple belief: calculated risk, when paired with relentless persistence, can transform a small…
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Small risks, big vision: The rise of a young e-commerce entrepreneur in Tanzania
From Zero to Something: The Spark Behind Abayatul Al In the bustling business landscape of Dar es Salaam, a new story is quietly reshaping the way aspiring entrepreneurs think about success. Ms Shununa Haji, a young and determined founder, is steadily turning calculated risks into a scalable e-commerce venture. Her journey—often described as a blend…
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Small risks, big vision: The ascent of Tanzania’s young e-commerce entrepreneur
From Zero to something: a bold start In the vibrant market hubs of Dar es Salaam, a new voice is quietly reshaping the landscape of online business in Tanzania. Shununa Haji, a young entrepreneur with a clear-eyed view of risk and reward, has built a story that mirrors the broader ambitions of a generation hungry…