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Purple Group buys AI fintech Telescope in R177-million deal
Purple Group is acquiring Telescope AI for up to US$10.75 million, gaining full ownership of the Australian start-up that powers its AI Baskets feature. The acquisition aims to enhance Purple Group's product offerings and create new revenue streams through Telescope AI's technology and client base.
TechCentral - Jul 14, 2026
Nigeria’s Nearpays Becomes First African Startup to Win the UN’s AI for Good Innovation Factory
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Nigerian fintech Nearpays has made history by winning the AI for Good Innovation Factory grand finale, becoming the first African startup to achieve this title at the United Nations’ AI for Good Global Summit. The company aims to address payment accessibility for small and medium-sized businesses in
Tech In Africa - Jul 13, 2026
Flutterwave Secures Investment from Circle Ventures as It Expands USDC Payments and Settlement Across Africa
Flutterwave, a leading payments technology company in Africa, has received a strategic investment from Circle Ventures to enhance its payment infrastructure by embedding USDC settlement. This investment aims to facilitate faster and cost-effective payment solutions for businesses in Africa, position
Tech In Africa - Jul 13, 2026
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Vivatech
A showcase of frontier tech, from quantum computing to biotech and where the world’s boldest startups pitch alongside industry titans.
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The Hacker's Secret Conference 2026
Reframing hacking as a force for innovation, resilience, and societal change and revealing the unseen layers of the digital world.
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CKB Nairobi Community Meetup
Nairobi’s blockchain community comes alive as protocol updates and community project conversations spark new ideas.
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