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Fintech Lumepay discloses $6 million pre-seed round

South African fintech startup Lumepay has disclosed a US$6 million pre-seed funding round as it develops cross-border payment services for African businesses. The Cape Town-founded company announced the investment on 10 November, confirming that the round closed earlier in 2026. It was backed by

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Yoco secures $100 million to expand small-business funding

South African fintech company Yoco has secured a US$100 million credit facility from Victory Park Capital to expand access to working capital for small and independent businesses. Announced on 9 November, the financing will support Yoco Capital, which

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TikTok Launches Standalone Shopping App

TikTok has launched a standalone TikTok Shop app in selected Asian markets, giving its shopping business a dedicated destination beyond the main social media platform. The app is available on iOS and Android in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines, according to reports published

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WhatsApp Makes Event Planning Easier

WhatsApp is expanding its Events feature with new tools that let users organise gatherings and invite guests who do not have a WhatsApp account. Announced on 5 November 2026, the update brings invitations, RSVPs and reminders into a

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OnePlus Buds Pro 4 Put Battery Life in the Spotlight

OnePlus has revealed specifications for its Buds Pro 4 wireless earbuds, with battery endurance emerging as a headline feature. The company claims up to 53 hours of combined playback from the earbuds and charging case, depending on listening settings. The Numbers Behind the Battery

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African Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) is upending life, work, and play as we know it … and it’s only just getting started. The rise of AI is a milestone on par with the discovery of fire, the invention of the wheel, and

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