Kenyan startup, Jumba, has raised $4.5 million in a recent seed funding round, led by LocalGlobe, with participation from Enza Capital and other investors such as Foundamental, Seedstars International Ventures, Logos Ventures, SpeedInvest, and First Check Africa. The company, which…
Meta has launched a premium subscription service that allows users to obtain verification for their profiles on Facebook and Instagram. By subscribing to this service, users can get their profiles verified with a government ID, as well as gain additional…
Dishwashers are a popular household appliance that has become increasingly common over the years. With busy lifestyles, more and more households are turning to dishwashers as a convenient and time-saving solution for cleaning dishes. While the prevalence of dishwashers varies…
Terra blockchain protocol’s creator and co-founder, Do Kwon, is being sued by the US Securities and Exchange Commission for securities fraud in connection with last year’s market collapse, which caused over $40 billion in losses. According to a statement by…
The popular social media platform Instagram has introduced a new feature called “Instagram Channels”, which allows users to stay updated and engaged with the content that matters to them the most. Users can now stay up-to-date on specific topics, brands,…
After leading the world’s largest video site for nine years, YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki has announced her decision to step down from her position. In her place, YouTube’s current Chief Product Officer, Neal Mohan, will be taking over as the…
Terraa, a Moroccan brand-to-brand (B2B) distribution platform, has raised $1.5 million in pre-seed funding from European venture capital firm FoodLabs, as well as UM6P Ventures, Outlierz Ventures, Musha Ventures, and DFS Lab. Founded in 2021 by Youssef Benkirane and Benoit…
Alienware is a brand of high-performance gaming laptops, desktops, and accessories that are designed and manufactured by Dell. These laptops are designed with powerful processors, high-end graphics cards, ample memory and storage options, and advanced cooling systems to handle demanding…
BuuPass, previously known as Magic Bus Ticketing, is transforming Kenya’s public transportation sector by digitizing it for both operators and customers. Founded in 2016 by Wycliffe Omondi and Sonia Kabra, the startup initially aimed to offer digital bus bookings directly…
Instagram is a visually-driven social media platform that has taken the world by storm. With over 1 billion active monthly users, it’s one of the most popular and widely used social media apps today, especially among the young population. The…