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Bolt Acts to Halt Nigeria-South Africa ‘Taxi-War’
Online taxi firm Bolt has restricted "inter-country" requests between Nigeria and South Africa after the two countries' social media rivalry reached an all-time high.
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- Technology, Transportation
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Uber Kenya Increases Fares by 10% but Drivers Are Unimpressed
The sector union representatives who spoke to TechCabal said the raise was “insignificant.” They said the new prices still cannot cover high operational costs.
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- Transportation
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Zepto Raises $340 Million in Funding
Zepto specalizes in ultra-fast delivery with a promise to get orders to customers within 10 minutes.
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- Asia Pacific
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India’s Rapido Becomes a Unicorn With Fresh $120 Million Funding
Rapido’s growing prominence in India’s mobility sector has emerged as a formidable challenger to the long-standing duopoly of Uber and Ola.
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- Technology, Transportation
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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- gig economy, startups
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Fintech for Gig-Workers OCN Raises $86 Million
OCN is the leading Fintech for gig workers across the Americas.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Latin America
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Zepto’s Upcoming $650 Million Funding Round to Value Startup at $3.5 Billion: Report
Zepto is a popular instant grocery delivery platform based in India.
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- Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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- gig economy, startups
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Analysis: How Careem Went From Pakistan’s Ride-Hailing Leader to Stuck on the Sidelines
After falling from dominance, Careem is experimenting — from corporate rides to price bidding — to maintain its presence in Pakistan.
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- Technology, Transportation
- Region
- North Africa & Near East
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- gig economy, startups
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Goodwell Invests in OmniRetail, Fuelling Better Opportunities for Informal Retailers
The firm is proud to be the first to commit, underscoring its desire to support the growth of companies driving financial inclusion in underserved communities.
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- Investing
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