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Over 31,000 merchants in South Africa now accept crypto on Luno

Luno customers can now make crypto payments of up to R100,000 (~$6,000) at over 31,000 merchants in South Africa thanks to a partnership with Zapper.

Ifeoma Joy Okorie

Ifeoma Joy Okorie

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1 hour ago

Burundi and Zambia agree on underwater fibre connection to improve digital infrastructure

Zambia and Burundi have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, which will see the two countries connected through a fibre optic cable. This move will pave the way for improved access to Internet services, better communication, and an overall enhanced quality of life for ...

Abdullah Ajibade

Abdullah Ajibade

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2 hours ago

Mobility & Logistics

Uber Eats introduces new features to enhance couriers' safety in South Africa

Uber Eats, an online food ordering and delivery platform, has introduced several in-app courier safety features, designed to improve overall safety for delivery people in South Africa.

Abdullah Ajibade

Abdullah Ajibade

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4 hours ago

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Your Face, the Only Access - OPay Develops Large Transaction Shield to Ensure Security For You.

OPay, one of Nigeria's leading financial institutions, recently unveiled its groundbreaking Large Transaction Shield feature, designed to provide users with unparalleled control and protection over their funds. Recognizing the increasing importance of secure digital tra...

The result of Starlink's price increase

Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, our hosts,Chimgozirim Nwokoma and Bolu Abiodun discuss: Itana and AFC look to create Africa’s ...

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The result of Starlink's price increase

Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, our hosts,Chimgozirim Nwokoma and Bolu Abiodun discuss: Itana and AFC look to create Africa’s ...

Spotify increases price for its Nigerian Premium subscribers by 40%

Spotify is increasing prices for Premium subscribers by over 40% from ₦900/month to ₦1,300/month. This move comes as the platform introduced Offline Backup for premium users globally.

Ifeoma Joy Okorie

Ifeoma Joy Okorie

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4 hours ago

Equator Africa gets $5 million to support climate tech innovation in Africa

VC firm Equator Africa has closed an additional $ 5 million from the International Financial Corporation to bridge funding gaps for African climate tech innovations.

Abdullah Ajibade

Abdullah Ajibade

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6 hours ago

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[FREE] 5 Easy Ways to Compress Videos Without Losing Quality

It is amazing and frustrating to know that a simple one-minute video can take up hundreds of MB of storage space. The advancing quality of camera sensors and emerging higher video resolutions like 4K and 8K have dramatically increased file sizes. With the growing video ...

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The use of CNG, EV, or Petrol cars in the Nigerian context

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July 11, 2024

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A night to remember: Techpoint Digest Mixer 2024 recap

The Techpoint Digest Mixer 2024 was an unforgettable evening filled with laughter, insightful conversations, and plenty of connections. Check out some highlights from the event here.

Victoria Fakiya

Victoria Fakiya

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7 hours ago

African investors push for more frequent updates, but startup founders fear confidentiality risks

Investors have indicated that they want more frequent updates from the startups they've invested in, but some startups are scared of sharing these updates.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

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9 hours ago

by TECNO

TECNO Launches Innovative AI Ecosystem Aimed at Transforming Africa's Digital Landscape

TECNO, Africa’s top innovative smartphone manufacturer and global technology leader, is preparing to unveil its bold vision for the future at an exclusive upcoming event. TECNO is set to launch its first-ever AI-powered ecosystem—an intelligent collection of groundb...

Techpoint Digest

Driver murder puts Bolt in hot seat in South Africa

Today on TechpointDigest, we discuss driver murder putting Bolt South Africa in hot seat, overcoming imposter syndrome at work, and StarSat hitting back at Icasa in South Africa.

Victoria Fakiya

Victoria Fakiya

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11 hours ago

"I think I got where I am today because I'm beautiful." — 27-year-old tech sis dealing with imposter syndrome

At 27, Chioma* has already made it to a senior role at a Nigerian tech company and has an offer she's considering from a foreign company. Yet, the more she accomplishes, the more she questions if she deserves to be where she is.

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

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16 hours ago

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Infinix Unveils SMART 9: Elevating Durability, Performance, and Entertainment for 48 Months of Guaranteed Joy

Infinix, the trendy tech brand crafted for young consumers, proudly announces the launch of its latest smartphone, the Infinix SMART 9. Engineered to deliver an exceptional user experience, the SMART 9 comes with 48 months of guaranteed fluency, setting a new benchmark ...

Governance & Policy

Kenya launches digital nomad visa for individuals with over $50,000 annual income

Kenya has introduced a digital nomad visa, with requirements including a valid passport, proof of remote work, and a minimum annual income of $55,000.

Ifeoma Joy Okorie

Ifeoma Joy Okorie

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3 days ago

Ghana launches cybersecurity policy amid cyberattack threats

Ghana has launched the National Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy (NCPS) to address increasing cybersecurity threats.

Abdullah Ajibade

Abdullah Ajibade

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3 days ago

Governance & Policy

CBN launches electronic FX matching system to curb market speculation

The Central Bank of Nigeria has launched the Electronic Foreign Exchange Matching System (EFEMS) for FX transactions in the country to support a market-driven exchange rate that will be publicly accessible.

Abdullah Ajibade

Abdullah Ajibade

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3 days ago

$1.5M AI fund: Nigeria’s move after Google’s ₦100M fund faces backlash

After the ₦100 million AI fund from Google faced significant backlash, Nigeria's Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy announced that the government will launch a $1.5 million (₦2.5 billion) fund from Luminate on October 7.

Ifeoma Joy Okorie

Ifeoma Joy Okorie

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3 days ago

South Africaʼs Scale raises $700,000, targets expansion in Kenya, Zambia

Scale, a South African startup, has raised a pre-seed funding of $700,000 to accelerate expansion into Kenya, Zambia, and Cote d’Ivoire and simplify card issuing processes on the continent.

Abdullah Ajibade

Abdullah Ajibade

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3 days ago

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