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Mukundi Lambani is Preserving African Languages through Technology and Innovation

Mukundi Lambani is Preserving African Languages through Technology and Innovation

Mukundi Lambani is a visionary entrepreneur, tech innovator, and advocate for African cultural preservation through education.

She is the founder and CEO of Ambani Africa, a pioneering technology company that focuses on revolutionizing education by creating digital learning tools aimed at African children.

Lambani’s work centers around solving a significant challenge: the underrepresentation of African languages in educational content, particularly in the digital space.

Born and raised in South Africa, Lambani witnessed firsthand the linguistic diversity of the country and the continent.

Her passion for languages and education was cultivated from an early age, as she recognized the importance of maintaining cultural identity through language.

This realization would later drive her career, inspiring her to blend technology and education to preserve African languages for future generations.

Lambani founded Ambani Africa with a mission to create digital content that empowers African children to learn in their mother tongues.

The company’s platform offers a range of interactive educational tools, including mobile apps, games, and augmented reality experiences.

These tools are designed to make learning African languages fun, engaging, and accessible to children across the continent.

Through Ambani Africa, Lambani has developed educational content in multiple African languages, including isiZulu, isiXhosa, Tshivenda, and more, filling a critical gap in multilingual education.

Her work addresses a key issue: the lack of high-quality, engaging educational resources in indigenous African languages.

Many children in Africa are forced to learn in non-native languages, which can hinder their comprehension and academic success.

Ambani Africa is working to shift this narrative by providing learning tools that help children understand and express themselves in their native languages, thereby promoting literacy, cognitive development, and cultural pride.

Lambani has been recognized for her contributions to education and technology in Africa, winning several awards for innovation in edtech and social impact.

She continues to expand Ambani Africa’s reach, aiming to include more African languages and integrate more advanced technology like augmented reality and artificial intelligence to enhance the learning experience.

Her work is setting a precedent for how technology can be used to solve culturally significant challenges in education, positioning her as a leader in Africa’s growing tech and innovation landscape.

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Ghana’s Kofa Expands Battery-Swapping Network with $8 Million Investment to Boost Clean Energy Adoption

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Ghana's Kofa Expands Battery-Swapping Network with $8 Million Investment to Boost Clean Energy Adoption

Ghanaian startup Kofa, a pioneer in battery network solutions, is expanding its operations in the country through a GBP6.15 million (US$8 million) special purpose vehicle (SPV).

The expansion aims to bolster Kofa’s battery-swapping network, offering affordable and reliable electricity to customers.

Kofa has partnered with impact investor PASH Global to establish the SPV, which is backed by a GBP2.35 million (US$3 million) commitment from Shell Foundation and the UK Government’s Transforming Energy Access (TEA) platform.

This partnership will support the deployment of 6,000 batteries and up to 100 swap stations across Ghana.

The battery-swapping network will provide clean energy for electric two-wheelers, small businesses, and homes, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Kofa will focus on managing the battery network, while PASH will oversee operational maintenance and deployment of swap stations.

“This initiative is a significant step towards cleaner, more sustainable energy solutions in Ghana,” said Erik Nygard, CEO of Kofa Technologies.

“With the support of our partners, we are building a foundation that will benefit local communities and businesses.”

The expansion is part of Kofa’s broader goal to create a sustainable energy future in West Africa. The startup has also announced plans to expand its operations to Kenya and Togo.

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Moroccan Startup Userguest Raises $2.4 Million in Seed Funding to Boost Hotel Revenue Optimization

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Moroccan Startup Userguest Raises $2.4 Million in Seed Funding to Boost Hotel Revenue Optimization

Userguest, a Moroccan tech startup that helps hotels optimize their direct revenue, has secured €2.2 million (approximately $2.4 million) in seed funding.
 

The investment round was led by Al Mada Ventures, with participation from CDG Invest, Saviu Ventures, UM6P Ventures, Kalys VC, Plug & Play, and prominent business angels Philippe Limes and Thane Kuhlman.

Founded in 2018, Userguest offers an automated platform that enables hotels to curate personalized messages and incentives for website visitors, ultimately increasing direct bookings.

The startup’s technology has already been adopted by hotels in over 30 countries, generating more than $100 million in direct revenue since 2019.

The newly acquired funding will fuel Userguest’s expansion plans, including the development of new features and products and the expansion of its sales team.

The company aims to strengthen its market position as a leading provider of direct revenue optimization solutions for the hospitality industry.

“This investment validates our vision of creating an automated tool that helps hotels maximize their revenue,” said Hicham Benyebdri, co-founder of Userguest.

“With this funding, we can accelerate our growth and continue delivering exceptional value to our customers.”

Yassine Soual, from Al Mada Ventures, expressed enthusiasm for the investment, highlighting Userguest’s innovative approach and commitment to customer satisfaction.

“We are confident that this funding will enable Userguest to become a dominant player in the hospitality tech space,” he said.

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