Xenophobic protests drove thousands of migrant workers from South Africa, leaving clothing factories in KwaZulu-Natal with unfilled vacancies; factory owners reported losing 12–19% of their workforce, and said few locals were willing to take the low-paying jobs.
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Coursera has announced a $100 million strategic equity investment in LearnVector, an AI-native learning company founded by Andrew Ng, securing roughly a one-third ownership stake. LearnVector aims to provide one-on-one personalized learning experiences that adapt to individual learners and continue until mastery is demonstrated.
4 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Clea, a stablecoin-powered cross-border payments platform, has launched Vendor Payments to allow African businesses to pay international suppliers, auction platforms and shipping companies directly through its platform. The feature has already been adopted by more than 50 businesses since its pilot launch, and Clea surpassed $20 million in transaction volume within six months of emerging from stealth in December 2025.
4 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Telna has partnered with Bayobab (MTN Digital Infrastructure) to enable mobile operating companies to launch branded travel eSIM services across African markets. The partnership combines Telna's CONNECT platform with Bayobab's IPX capabilities to streamline deployment and provide consistent customer experience.
4 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →