Funti3r taps AI to connect talent to global companies

Successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend and there is potential for renewal or permanent role. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply by 30 April 2025.

The South African start-up uses technology, especially AI, to explore the potential of African medicinal plants for discovering new drugs.

This follows their last round, a $25 million Series A Extension announced in October 2023, increasing their total funding to $107 million in under four years.

The minister urges participants to commit to expanding the digital innovation ecosystem across all countries.

Mosime's new job intends to achieve meaningful change in increasing financial inclusion, facilitating cross-border economic engagement.

Facebook was the leading contributor, followed by WhatsApp and TikTok.

The Pre-Seed Fund focusses on early-stage technology development projects such as proof-of-concept studies, prototype creation, and market research.

The company said the opening of HGS South Africa's CX Delivery Hub heralds a new era in BPO, redefining outsourcing by moving beyond cost efficiency to create measurable business and social value.

Discovery says digital disruption, changing consumer expectations, and the power of AI and data have completely redefined what financial services can offer.

The company says it aims to empower SMEs in Zimbabwe, Zambia and South Africa to accelerate their digital transformation journey by providing access to enterprise-grade cloud technology solutions.

The firms said by merging their capabilities, they deliver global, continuous sensor data to industries that need it the most.

The Johannesburg summit is the first leg of the annual AfricArena Tour, which visits to each of Africa's four regions.