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Telegram, the popular messaging app, is gearing up for a significant change as it announces plans to introduce an ad platform for public channels. This move aims to monetize the service, with the goal of reaching 500 million users by the end of the year. The app's founder, Pavel Durov, has revealed that Telegram needs "a few hundred million dollars every year" to continue operations. However, the rest of the app features will remain free, offering users flexibility instead of old school scheduling.
Meanwhile, in the world of micro-lending, PremierCredit has secured $650k from Enygma Ventures. This funding will help PremierCredit expand across the SADC region. The startup offers micro-loans and provides affordable bicycles, smartphones, and solar equipment on a pay-as-you-go basis, aiming to make essential items more accessible to a wider audience.
In the realm of digital payments, OPay is making strides in its expansion plans. The company, which currently has an estimated 300,000 agents in Nigeria, plans to expand to 500,000. While the exact next step in OPay's African expansion is not yet clear, the company's announcement of this expansion was disclosed to Bloomberg. Competitor Visa is also expanding its digital payments service, "Visa Pay," to over 43 African markets, suggesting that OPay might also be planning wider expansion across African countries to leverage the growing mobile money usage.
Zoom, another tech giant, is looking to expand its services. The company is exploring email and calendar services, aiming to provide a more comprehensive suite of tools for remote work and collaboration.
Lastly, Telegram is developing a voice chats feature, competing with Clubhouse. This new feature will allow any group to become a voice chat room that is always on, transforming Telegram voice chats into virtual office spaces or informal lounges. These developments highlight the dynamic and competitive landscape of the tech industry, with companies continually innovating and expanding to meet the needs of their users.
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