Meta Looks to Challenge Google and Bing with In-house AI Search Engine
Meta looks to challenge Google and Bing with in-house AI search engine, aiming to reduce its reliance on them for delivering search results to users. This initiative could signify a major shift for Meta, which relies on Google and Bing for its responses on Meta AI, its chatbot integrated across
DPI Leads Moniepoint’s $110 Million Series C Round
British private equity firm Development Partners International led the investment of Moniepoint’s $110 million series C. The funding round puts Moniepoint in the unicorn club, the Financial Times reports. Other investors in the round include Google’s Africa Investment Fund, Verod Capital, and Lightrock. The company will use the capital raised
Morocco Invests $36 Million to Make Rabat a Gaming Hub
Morocco invests $36 million (360 million dirhams) to make Rabat a gaming hub. This significant development, a centerpiece in the country’s 2025 Finance Bill, aligns with its ambitions to position itself as a leading gaming industry player in both Africa and the Middle East. The gaming zone in Rabat will
Google Adds Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba to Voice Search & Translate Dictation
Google adds Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba, 12 other African languages, to Voice Search, Gboard talk-to-type, and Translate dictation, allowing approximately 300 million more Africans to interact with the web using their voices. Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, Nigerian pidgin Chichewa, Kikuyu, Oromo, Rundi, Shona, Somali, Tigrinya, and Twi are the latest languages added
Why Market Research is Key to Growing Your Business
Market research is the backbone of any successful business strategy. In today’s highly competitive and rapidly evolving marketplace, understanding your audience’s needs, wants, and behaviors is more critical than ever. Whether you’re a small startup or a multinational corporation, comprehensive market research is vital to make informed decisions, reduce risks,
How to Create a Scalable Business Model
Creating a scalable business model is key for businesses that want to grow without breaking down or requiring increasingly complex resources. So whether you’re an entrepreneur starting a new venture or a business leader looking to expand, building a model that scales ensures sustainable growth, efficient resource allocation, and the
Egypt Opens First Deloitte Innovation Hub, with a $30 Million Investment Over Three Years
Amr Talaat, Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, has launched Egypt opens first Deloitte Innovation Hub, with a $30 million investment over three years. This is Deloitte’s first centre dedicated to exporting innovative digital services from Egypt. As a global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk
32 Best Startup Ideas for Students This Year
In this article, we’ll explore some of the best startup ideas for students, offering insights on why these ideas work, the potential challenges, and how you can make them a reality. Let’s jump into. 32 Best Startup Ideas for Students 1. Online tutoring services As education becomes more digitized, there’s
100 Business Ideas for Students This Year
Many students wants to be self-sufficient rather than relying on their parents or guardians for financial support. You might be wondering “What kind of business can I start?”. The first step is to figure out what kind of business you want to start, how marketable it is, and how you
Kenya to Monitor Fuel Usage of Motorists
Kenya to monitor fuel usage of motorists via electronic tax system, it’s a new system to monitor fuel consumption by linking its electronic tax invoice management system (eTIMS) with fuel stations across the country. This system, which could be launched in June 2025, aims to promote the adoption of electronically
