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Africa plans to commercialise the 3D virtual reality experience, through Ubuntuland, a virtual land that marries creativity, cryptocurrency, and commerce. Announced at an event in Johannesburg, the virtual land aims to connect Africa to the global digital economy. Also, Africarare and South African superstar Boitumelo Thulo will collaborate on creating virtual Boity tribe avatars.

Read the original article here: https://www.africa-newsroom.com/press/african-metaverse-set-to-boost-economy-and-create-employment?lang=en

Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), India’s premier communications solutions provider, acquires a strategic investment in Singapore-based blockchain tech startup Aqilliz. It is a part of its Startup Accelerator Program where it aims to deploy advanced blockchain technologies across its Adtech, Digital Entertainment and Marketplace offerings.

Read the original article here: https://www.airtel.in/press-release/02-2022/airtel-acquires-strategic-stake-in-blockchain-technology-startup-aqilliz

Ratan Tata-backed online jewellery startup BlueStone is planning to raise an initial public offering (IPO) of more than Rs 1,500 crore. Existing private equity investors are likely to sell their holdings entirely or partly through an offer for sale (OFS).

Read the original article here: https://www.timesnownews.com/business-economy/markets/ratan-tata-backed-online-jewellery-startup-bluestone-plans-to-raise-more-than-rs-1500-crore-via-ipo-article-89885246