In the dynamic landscape of African international trade, a prevalent challenge looms large: A mere 30% of trade volumes find financial intermediaries in banks. This glaring gap in financing disproportionately impacts small…
Tech Crunch – Cameroonian healthtech Waspito gets $2.5M seed extension to scale, tap offline patients
Cameroonian health startup Waspito has secured a $2.5 million seed extension from DP World through Newtown Partners, Saviu Ventures, AAIC Investment, Axian ventures and CFAO’s Health54 to spur its growth in the…
Tech Crunch – Callyope monitors mental health through speech-based technology
French startup Callyope isn’t your average startup as it is addressing a very hard problem in a highly regulated industry. The startup is building a remote patient monitoring platform for people living…
Tech Crunch – Lightspeed finalizing leading $80M-plus funding in Pocket FM
Audio series app Pocket FM has topped $160 million in annual recurring revenue and is inching closer to raising over $80 million in a new funding round, three sources familiar with the…
Tech Crunch – OpenAI’s initial new board counts Larry Summers among its ranks
Meet OpenAI’s new board of directors: Bret Taylor, Larry Summers and Adam D’Angelo. Or, more precisely, the board for the time being. Around 1 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, OpenAI announced that,…
Tech Crunch – Sam Altman to return as OpenAI CEO
Sam Altman is returning to OpenAI as its chief executive, the high-profile AI startup said Wednesday, capping an intense five days of discussions, debates and convincing following the sudden dismissal of Altman…
Tech Crunch – Florida judge finds Tesla, Elon Musk knew of defective Autopilot system
There is “reasonable evidence” to conclude that Tesla and its officers, including CEO Elon Musk, knew its vehicles had defective Autopilot systems but still allowed the cars to be driven in areas…
KTSM News – Victim of burglary loses late father’s priceless sports collection
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Raelene Alvarez and her husband’s new home in Northeast El Paso was burglarized last month by two men in broad daylight on Saturday, Oct. 14. The thieves…
Border Report – SpaceX launch produces less litter and debris but is still harmful, environmentalists say
BOCA CHICA BEACH, Texas (Border Report) — Wire, sheet metal and pieces of concrete were strewn on Tuesday near the sand dunes of this South Texas beach. Yet, environmentalists tell Border Report…
Yard Barker – NFL Draft Watch: Nate Wiggins makes case for CB1, Vols QB’s stock plummeting
Every week during the college football season, Yardbarker will post a brief look at 2024 NFL Draft prospects and how their play over the weekend either helped — or hurt — their…