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Multichoice Group has launched an innovation Fund. The African pay-TV service provider will leverage the fund to invest in startups rooted in technology and video entertainment.
Next, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has published new employment regulations for SA’s ICT sector. The regulation aims to boost employment and ownership equity for the disadvantaged in the country.
Guess what? SafariSeat has secured £90,036 funding. The Kenya-based startup that designs low-cost all-terrain wheelchair for people in emerging countries, will leverage the funding to kick-start productions.
Also, Nigeria has revealed its plans to launch its first made-in-Nigeria phone in March 2020. The unveiling will happen at the Nigeria STEM Summit and Train-the-Trainers workshop.
Finally, Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX) has signed an agreement with Space Adventures to send about four private citizens to tour around space. The trip is scheduled between 2021 and 2022.
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