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Creators are Cashing in on a “Facebook Renaissance”
The platform helps creators build a loyal, paying community, which is especially crucial at a time of declining organic reach on other platforms.
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Peak XV Raises $1.3 Billion, Doubles Down on AI as Global VC Rivalry in India Heats Up
The capital will be deployed across its India seed and venture funds as well as its APAC vehicle.
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Creating a Local Means of Exchange for African Entrepreneurs: How a Blockchain-Based Community Currency Gained Traction in Tanzania
In African communities, the lack of disposable income often hinders economic growth, and many local entrepreneurs are excluded from centralized, formal finance. Malik El Bay at the Encointer Association and Alinagwe Mwaselela at Jukumu NGO explore how their organizations are addressing this issue by leveraging blockchain technology to enable community members in Dar es Salaam to independently create and manage their own local cryptocurrency. They explain how this community currency model can be leveraged to support economic growth and entrepreneurship across Africa and other emerging markets.
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Indian Screenwriters Sound a Distress Call as New Report Reveals Worsening Pay, Credit Chaos and AI Pressure
Data reveals how most Indian screenwriters feel underpaid, chase dues, and a majority see AI being used as a negotiating tool.
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Chowdeck Price Transparency Suit Could Set a Precedent for Nigeria’s Food Delivery Industry
“The goal here is not merely to secure compensation. It is to prompt industry-wide policy reflection, strengthen compliance practices, and foster a culture of pricing transparency that enables consumers to make informed decisions,” Abdulrahman Akinyemi, counsel to the claimant said.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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BeConfident Raises US $15.8 Million Series A from Prosus Ventures for Global Expansion
An AI education startup, it projects fivefold revenue growth in 2026 as it expands internationally; global investors include former executives from Duolingo, Nubank, Quinto Andar, and Viva Real.
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- Education, Technology
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- Latin America
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Anthropic Opens Bengaluru Office and Announces New Partnerships Across India
Anthropic will partner across enterprise, education, and agriculture sectors that deepen its commitment to India.
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Critical Minerals, Complex Choices: WDI Report Unpacks the Dilemmas, Pathways for Countries with Vast Reserves
In the following Q&A, report authors Diana E. Páez, WDI Senior Director, Energy & Mobility; Dana Gorodetsky, WDI Program Manager, Energy & Mobility; and Gerald E. Arhin, Research Fellow in the Political Economy of Climate Compatible Development, University College London; discuss the core dilemmas countries face, share lessons from their comparative analysis, and offer guidance for policymakers navigating these complex choices.
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- Global
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