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TUNL, a South African parcel shipping platform, has secured $1 million in pre-seed funding from investors, including Founders Factory Africa, Digital Africa Ventures, E4E Africa, and Jozi Angels. The platform, which claims to help e-commerce merchants save between 50% and 80% on international shipping costs, said the funding will fuel its expansion in its primary market, South Africa, and lay the groundwork for its launch in other key African and emerging markets. CEO Matthew Davey and COO Craig Lowman founded the company in 2022 after Davey sought to solve a challenge he faced as the managing director of a Dutch…

Assistant Chief Constable Peter Lawson led the inquiry into the missing mum and became a familiar sight in press conferences Source link

The Czech startup scene is buzzing with innovation and potential. As we step into 2024, let’s look at ten Czech startups making waves across various industries. These startups are not just transforming their respective areas but also setting trends globally. Let’s dive in…   1. BudgetBakers – Personal Finance Management     BudgetBakers stands out in the personal finance management sector with its user-friendly application. Based in Prague, this startup focuses on helping individuals gain better control over their finances. Their platform offers comprehensive tools for budgeting, expense tracking, and financial planning. What sets BudgetBakers apart is its intuitive interface…

The Orchard West Theatre in Dartford has now officially opened, and the cast of Christmas pantomime Beauty and the Beast are excited to be breaking in the stage. Source link

El Salvador’s National Bitcoin Office (ONBTC) says its $1 million Freedom Visa program has already received hundreds of inquiries since its launch on Dec. 7 and expects it to fully sell out before the end of 2023.In emailed comments to Cointelegraph, a spokesperson for El Salvdor’s National Bitcoin Office said it had received hundreds of inquiries and “many dozens of applications” both online and in person at its embassies and consulates. “Based on the current level of interest, we expect the program to sell out by the end of the year.” Launched by the El Salvador government on Dec. 7 in…

Becoming a caregiver to an aging parent or spouse can be stressful, but a new study from a researcher at The University of Texas at Austin is questioning the idea that family caregiving is also a risk factor for depression. The study, published in the journal Advances in Life Course Research, found that depression in adult caregivers is mostly driven by having a loved one experiencing serious health problems, while becoming a caregiver is associated with fewer symptoms of depression. “Decades of research on this topic indicate that there are positive and negative aspects to being a caregiver,” said Sae…

Location : The A421 northbound between the junctions with the A4280 and the A1 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:45 and 08:00 on 13 December 2023. Delay : There are currently delays of 15 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

Image Credit: NBC BIAS is a standout performer on Gwen Stefani’s team, and the country singer will be returning to the stage in hopes of making it to the top 5 during the December 12 episode of The Voice. BIAS has had quite the long run on The Voice season 24 and continues to show he’s a force to be reckoned with in the competition. Could Gwen get another win with this country artist? Time will tell. So, who is BIAS? Get to know this rising star in the country music world. BIAS Wowed in His Blind Audition BIAS took a risk by…

Metafuels sets out to change the landscape of sustainable jet fuel, and has just picked up an $8 million suitcase from baggage carousel 3 at its local ZRH. Ahh, Zurich. The company is making the sky green — literally — with its new fuel, which it calls aerobrew. Sure, it sounds a little like a French press or maybe a boomerang, but the company has a couple of tricks up its sleeve, creating sustainable aviation fuel made using renewable electricity — eSAF, among friends. The company is focusing on jet fuel as its primary output, buying a ticket to make…

After spewing antisemitic rhetoric on X, formerly Twitter, Elon Musk has felt the pain as big brands have orchestrated an advertising boycott.The marketing freeze has observed over 200 advertisers halting spending, including powerful names like Apple, Disney, the European Commission, Warner Bros, IBM, and Lionsgate.X’s failure to moderate hate speech has seen ads published by the likes of Apple and Oracle appear next to posts praising Nazi ideology, posing a risk to brands’ reputation.According to reports by the New York Times citing leaked documents, X is at risk of losing up to $75m (£60m) this quarter from the advertising boycott.Could…