Abelian to Host AMA Event on September 23

Warren Buffett accidentally calls Greg Abel “Charlie” at the annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting 💔

Tende Pay, a digital payment solution, has received approval from the Central Bank of Kenya to operate as a licensed Payment Service Provider, enhancing Kenya's digital payment landscape. Founded in 2020, Tende Pay aids SMEs in automating payments and managing finances efficiently.

Nigerian fintech startup Cleva has raised $1.5 million in pre-seed funding, led by 1984 Venture, to improve international payment systems in Africa. Founded in 2023 by Tolu Alabi and Philip Abel, Cleva aims to provide US-based accounts for easier dollar transactions.

In 1943, Herman the Cat, an 8-month-old gray feline with green eyes, was officially commissioned by the U.S. Coast Guard in Baltimore as an “Expert Mouser.” Tasked with controlling rodents on ships, he received an official ID card with a pawprint, serial number 05225058, granting him unrestricted access to hunt rats and mice at Pier 4, Pratt Street. His role addressed serious concerns about rats spreading diseases and damaging supplies during World War II. Herman’s presence boosted morale among sailors, becoming a beloved mascot and “ambassador of goodwill.” His exploits were featured in Paramount newsreels, earning him fame beyond the docks. Despite challenges obtaining a birth certificate, Cmdr. C.H. Abel approved his service, noting no regulations barred cats. Herman’s legacy endures in historical accounts and a Netflix documentary, “Inside the Mind of a Cat.”

South African fintech startup, Moya Money, has relaunched with a new website and an updated product offering targeting freelancers and small businesses. Founded in March 2021 by Thulani Masebenza and Sabica Pardesi, both 25 at the time, Moya Money brings a modern sensibility to financial