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๐Ÿ“…April 25, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Tesla launches Robotaxi Android app, while African tech startups secure funding in fintech and AI sectors amid digital expansion growth.
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Tesla Launches Robotaxi App for Android

Tesla has finally made its autonomous driving platform available to Android users, expanding access to its robotaxi service beyond iOSSource 1. This launch represents a significant milestone in Tesla's autonomous vehicle strategy, opening its autonomous future to a broader user baseSource 1.

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Tesla to Acquire AI Hardware Company for up to $2 Billion

Tesla is pursuing a major acquisition of an AI hardware company valued at up to $2 billionSource 1. This move signals Tesla's strategic focus on developing advanced AI infrastructure to support its autonomous and robotics initiativesSource 1.

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Cision Acquires Trajaan Search Intelligence Platform

Cision has acquired Trajaan, an industry-leading search intelligence and GenAI monitoring platformSource 2. This acquisition strengthens Cision's capabilities in AI-powered monitoring and search intelligence solutionsSource 2.

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Swoop Raises $7.3 Million for African Super App

African startup Swoop has secured $7.3 million in seed funding to develop a super app with food delivery as its initial focusSource 3. The platform aims to consolidate multiple services into one application for African marketsSource 3.

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Glovo Identifies Nigeria as Fastest-Growing Market

Delivery platform Glovo has announced Nigeria as its fastest-growing market following an expansion push across AfricaSource 3. The company's growth in Nigeria highlights increasing demand for digital delivery services in the regionSource 3.

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Refiant AI Raises $5 Million for Lean AI Models

South Africa-founded Refiant AI has raised $5 million to develop leaner, more efficient AI modelsSource 3. The funding supports the company's mission to create optimized artificial intelligence solutionsSource 3.

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Zazu Partners with Visa for Morocco Business Accounts

Fintech platform Zazu has partnered with Visa to launch online business accounts in MoroccoSource 3. This collaboration expands digital banking services across North AfricaSource 3.

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MTN Completes Ghana Mobile Money Spinoff

MTN has completed its mobile money spinoff in Ghana as part of a major fintech expansion pushSource 3. This move positions MTN's financial services as an independent entity to accelerate growthSource 3.

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Happy Pay Secures $5 Million for BNPL Expansion

South African fintech startup Happy Pay has raised $5 million to scale its ad-supported buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) service across the regionSource 3. The funding supports Happy Pay's growth strategy in emerging marketsSource 3.

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Bank of Namibia Plans Instant Payment System Rollout

The Bank of Namibia has scheduled a June 2026 rollout for its instant payment systemSource 3. This initiative aims to modernize Namibia's digital payment infrastructureSource 3.