Author: Tapiwa Matthew Mutisi

Tapiwa Matthew Mutisi has been covering blockchain technology, intelligent technologies, cryptocurrency, cybersecurity, telecommunications technology, sustainability, autonomous vehicles, and other topics for Innovation Village since 2017. In the years since, he has published over 4,000 articles — a mix of breaking news, reviews, helpful how-tos, industry analysis, and more. | Open DM on Twitter @TapiwaMutisi

The Invigilator, a South African education technology company specializing in secure remote assessment solutions, has successfully raised US$11 million (approximately R195 million) in a strategic funding round aimed at propelling its international growth and enhancing its AI-driven capabilities. The investment round was led by Kaltroco, a private, family-backed investment firm…

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Global media analytics company Nielsen has announced its plan to exit South Africa within the next 12 months, a decision that will have significant implications for the country’s media and advertising industries. Nielsen, a global leader in audience measurement and data analytics with operations in over 100 countries, has a…

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MOPO, a UK-based technology company dedicated to sustainable energy access, has secured a £5 million investment from Norfund, the Norwegian development finance institution. This strategic funding marks another major endorsement of MOPO’s innovative solar-powered battery rental model, which has already attracted support from Octopus Energy and British International Investment (BII).…

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216 Capital has announced a strategic investment in Addvocate.AI, a Franco-Tunisian startup pioneering the use of artificial intelligence to optimize sales performance. This partnership marks a significant milestone for Addvocate.AI as it accelerates its mission to redefine how sales teams operate in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Addvocate.AI was founded…

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South Africa’s leading online retailer, Takealot, has officially relaunched its business-to-business (B2B) platform, Takealot for Business, aimed at streamlining procurement for companies of all sizes, from startups and SMMEs to large corporations. The platform is designed to address the everyday operational challenges faced by South African businesses, including tight cash…

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