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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.

WhatsApp research platform Yazi raises first institutional round at $1.6M valuation
TechCabal - Mar 10, 2026
Yazi closed its first institutional funding round, achieving a pre-money valuation of R30 million ($1.6 million). The funding round was led by 3 Capital Ventures, an early-stage venture firm in South Africa.

Day 1–1000 of Sharesell: How a market question built a credit startup
TechCabal - Feb 28, 2026
Praise Olaoluwa spent a month at Eko market to observe and understand the trading dynamics. Traders frequently asked Olaoluwa if he had money for them, highlighting their cash flow needs.
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