- To compete against global market rivals, Afriex, a Nigerian startup, secured $1.2 million from several funders
- Y Combinator, Launch Africa, SoftBank Opportunity Fund, A$AP Capital, Future Africa, eight others supported with capital
- Afriex founder, Temitope Alabi, plans to build the largest cryptocurrency-backed remittance in the world through African markets
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Carlos Alcaraz defeated seven-time champion Novak Djokovic to claim his first Wimbledon title on Sunday, shattering the Serb’s dream of a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam crown.
World number one Alcaraz recovered from dropping the first set and saving a set point in the second to win 1-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 after four hours and 42 minutes on Centre Court.
It was a second major for the 20-year-old Spaniard following his US Open title last year as he became Wimbledon’s third youngest men’s champion. Read More...
Actor who directed, wrote and starred in the 1996 feature Sling Blade. The film earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor and an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. He also played memorable roles in the films Monster's Ball, Bad Santa, A Simple Plan, Bandits, The Man Who Wasn't There and Friday Night Lights.
Before Fame While working as a struggling actor, he picked up jobs in telemarketing, offshore wind farming, and fast food management. Read More...
