Editorial Team

Zeepay raises equity from Africa50, leading institutions to support expansion

Zeepay raises equity from Africa50, leading institutions to support expansion

The investment was led by Africa50 and Oikocredit, with participation from Injaro Ghana Venture Capital Fund (IGVCF) and Verdant Capital Hybrid Fund. The transaction also included a follow-on investment from Investisseurs & Partenaires (I&P), through its I&P Afrique Entrepreneurs II (IPAE 2) investment vehicle. The investment will support the expansion of Zeepay’s cross-border remittances and…

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Colorado woman arrested for assaulting children with disabilities

Colorado woman arrested for assaulting children with disabilities

Colorado paraprofessional, Kiarra Jones has been arrested for assaulting children with disabilities. Jones worked as a bus aide to help children with autism and other disabilities travel between school and their homes. Newly released video footage shows Jones punching and stomping a disabled 10-year-old boy. Three families are now taking action against Jones, claiming they…

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