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ChatGPT, Gemini and the Rise of Conversational AI in Africa
Bendada.com - Oct 31, 2025
OpenAI's ChatGPT launched in late 2022, rapidly becoming a popular tool for millions of Africans. Students in Africa are increasingly using ChatGPT for research support and essay outlines.
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Lisk launches $15M fund to back Web3 startups in Africa, Asia
Bendada.com - Oct 02, 2025
Lisk has unveiled a $15 million fund to invest in Web3 founders across Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. The fund marks Lisk’s first direct capital deployment into startups, building on previous funding efforts.
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Verto Launches API-first Atlas Suite to Simplify Cross-Border Payments
Tech Labari - Aug 28, 2025
Verto launched The Atlas Suite, designed to simplify global payments for fintechs and online marketplaces. Atlas provides businesses with instant access to local accounts and deep FX liquidity across 49 currencies.
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African Start-Ups Raise $550M in July—Libya Joins Club as Debt Dominates Funding Surge
Tech In Africa - Aug 05, 2025
61 start-ups across Africa announced funding rounds of at least $100,000 in July 2025. The total amount raised for the month reached $550 million, the highest in over two years.
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Starlink Reopens Nairobi Sign-Ups After 7-Month Freeze
Tech Labari - Jun 24, 2025
Starlink suspended new user registrations in Nairobi and surrounding areas in November 2024 due to overwhelming demand. The number of Starlink users in Kenya doubled from 8,063 in June 2024 to 16,786 by September 2024.
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