Ethiopian sustainable tech startup Kubik has achieved a significant milestone for the country, securing $5.2 million in seed funding. The round includes investments from East African venture capital firm African Renaissance Partners, Endgame Capital, and King Philanthropies, as reported in a press release sent to AFROTECH™. Kubik focuses on using plastic waste to construct affordable […]
Ryan Garcia, a rising star in boxing, is facing accusations of testing positive for the banned performance-enhancing drug (PED) Ostarine. The Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) conducted the test around the time of Garcia’s recent victory over Devin Haney in New York City. Ryan Garcia has strongly denied the allegations, stating in a social media video […]
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has made a significant impact off the field by donating $200,000 to the School District of Philadelphia. This generous contribution will provide over 300 air conditioning units to 10 schools in the district, offering relief to more than 5,000 students. The donation addresses a critical need within the district, where […]
Beyoncé’s Cécred x BeyGood Fund is expanding its mission to support the next generation of hair care professionals with the launch of a second round of business grants for beauty salons in financial need. On May 1, the fund reopened applications for its business grants program, offering five $10,000 grants to qualifying salon owners. This […]
Shonda Rhimes, the acclaimed showrunner behind hit shows like “Scandal,” “How to Get Away with Murder,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” and “Bridgerton,” has recently been the subject of speculation following her dramatic weight loss. Rhimes’ slimmed-down appearance on the cover of Variety’s “Power of Women” issue has led to accusations of her using the weight loss drug […]