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South African Startup Cue Raises $5 Million to Expand AI Customer-Service Platform
Tech In Africa - Jul 16, 2026
Cue secured $5 million in funding to accelerate AI platform development. The investment round was co-led by Knife Capital and FAM Investments.

Nigerian Founder Jayaike Ndu Introduces Tend, a Platform for Local Business Discovery
Techpoint Africa - Jul 15, 2026
Many businesses in Africa operate primarily through Instagram and WhatsApp instead of traditional websites. Tend aims to solve the discovery problem for businesses that are not visible through conventional online searches.

This Nigerian founder got an offer from Elon Musk’s xAI after his AI startup went viral
Techpoint Africa - Apr 07, 2026
Sulaiman Adewale's Xara received a job offer from Elon Musk's xAI after gaining popularity. Xara has evolved from an accessibility tool to a personal financial assistant with 45,000 users.

Airtel Africa Announces Successful Data and Messaging Testing of Starlink Mobile in Kenya
Tech In Africa - Mar 24, 2026
Airtel Africa and SpaceX completed successful testing of Starlink Mobile’s services in Kenya. The testing was conducted in areas without existing mobile signal.
FNB Launches eWallet on WhatsApp
IT News Africa - Mar 12, 2026
FNB has expanded its eWallet service onto WhatsApp, allowing new customers to create their own wallets. The enhanced eWallet provides a seamless and secure way for users to manage their finances.
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