Switzerland to Cut Development Programs in Zambia, 2 Other Countries Amid Budget Cuts
Switzerland is ending development programs in Zambia, Albania, and Bangladesh due to budget cuts, impacting international cooperation and foreign aid investments.
Startups
Bento Africa CEO Ebun Okubanjo Resigns Amidst Tax and Pension Remittance Allegations
Ebun Okubanjo, CEO of Nigerian payroll and HR management platform Bento Africa, has resigned amidst allegations of failing to remit taxes and pensions on behalf of its clients.
Africa Tech Summit Awards Announces 55 Finalists from 300 Entries
The inaugural Africa Tech Summit Awards has announced its 55 finalists, featuring leading startups like Flutterwave, Sabi, Yellowcard, and Omniretail, across 11 categories.
SuperOps Raises $25 Million Series C to Expand AI-Powered IT Tools
Indian startup SuperOps secures $25 million in Series C funding to enhance AI capabilities and expand its IT service provider tools globally
8 African Countries Now Classified as Upper-Middle-Income Economies, Says World Bank
African nations make significant development progress, with 8 countries now classified as upper-middle-income economies, according to the World Bank's latest classification.
Savant Labs Secures $18.5 Million in Series A Funding for No-Code Automation Platform
Savant Labs raises $18.5 million in Series A funding to accelerate its no-code automation platform for business analysts, competing with Alteryx and others in the data analytics space.
Motif Raises $46M to Revolutionize Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Software
Former Autodesk co-CEO Amar Hanspal's startup, Motif, secures $46 million in funding to develop a next-generation design platform for buildings, aiming to disrupt the outdated AEC software industry.
Bento Africa CEO Ebun Okubanjo Abruptly Resigns Amid Financial Mismanagement Allegations
Nigerian HR-tech startup Bento Africa's CEO Ebun Okubanjo resigns suddenly, leaving investors and clients in the dark about the company's financial situation and future leadership.
African Countries Face Military Recruitment Challenges Due to Low Population
Discover the top 10 African countries with the fewest number of potential soldiers, and how this demographic challenge affects their military capabilities and regional security.