Electric vehicle (EV) energy tech company Ampersand has announced the opening of a new, larger manufacturing facility in Nairobi, tripling the company’s production capacity in Kenya. Formed in 2016, Ampersand assembles and finances electric motorcycles that cost less to buy and operate, and perform better than the five million petrol motorcycle taxis in use across […]
I'm trying to make a TTRPG I am making a 'hard sci-fi' game, and I want to minimize the uses of handwaved explanations. The basic concept is the planet it takes place on has an atmosphere that naturally disrupts radio communications, but short range is possible and certain materials can by used to bypass the […]
As the 2024 US elections gain momentum, the decentralised meme coin Flockerz ($FLOCK) rides a surge in political crypto projects, leveraging its Vote-to-Earn model to attract investors. As political anticipation builds around the 2024 US elections, cryptocurrency platforms are emerging as unique hubs for election-based speculation. Polymarket, a betting site fueled by digital currencies, has […]
As we move through October, with elections just around the corner and fresh inflation data about to hit, it feels like the crypto market’s preparing for another wild ride. The usual suspects—Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple—are getting most of the attention, but seasoned experts know there’s often more to the story than just the big names. […]
‘Uptober’ is in full swing, and October 16th seemed to be one of the best days of this month so far for the crypto market. Investors have regained their confidence in digital assets, and Q4 is shaping up to maintain its reputation as a profitable time for crypto. Meme coins, in particular, are riding high, […]
Meme coins are back in the spotlight. Leading the charge are DogWifHat (WIF) and Popcat (POPCAT), two meme coins that have been making headlines with impressive price rebounds over the past few days. Both coins saw a surge in trading activity, drawing the attention of traders eager to capitalize on the momentum. But it’s not […]
After a brief downturn in the last few weeks when Bitcoin dipped, the leading cryptocurrency has rebounded to around $67,000. Analysts suggest it could even hit $69,000 by the week’s end. As is typical, meme coins have mirrored this recovery, with notable gains from Dogecoin, Pepe, and Shiba Inu. However, one meme coin is making […]
As the US election approaches, political momentum and market uncertainty may fuel gains in altcoins. Analysts point to Pepe Unchained and FreeDum Fighters as two promising low-cap tokens that could benefit from the current environment. Key points: – Donald Trump’s rising popularity in polls is drawing attention to cryptocurrency markets, with predictions of a Bitcoin […]
South African e-commerce logistics company Pargo has raised US$4 million in funding to support its expansion into Egypt, where it has launched with over 500 tech-enabled “Pargo Points”. Founded in 2015 in Cape Town by Lars Veul and Derk Hoekert, Pargo is a smart logistics company that offers e-commerce delivery solutions through its network of […]
Nigerian fintech startup Klasha has raised an additional US$2 million in funding to expand B2B cross-border payment rails into China. Founded in 2021 by Jess Anuna, Klasha has developed a platform and APIs that allows users to move money to and from emerging markets frictionlessly. It collects and sends over 120 currencies, saving merchants time […]