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Samsung has added Kiswahili and Amharic to its smartphones, expanding digital access for millions across East Africa and reinforcing its commitment to language inclusion in Africa.


Cassava Technologies partners with Nvidia to build Africa’s first AI factory in South Africa, aiming to boost AI innovation, local skills, and economic growth across the continent.


Paystack has launched its first consumer product after nine years. The product called Zap is expected to help users make bank transfers in under 30 seconds.


Mukuru is expanding across Africa to tap into the mobile money boom, as digital payments rise and Sub-Saharan Africa leads global growth.


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Request for Expressions of Interest for Consultancy Services for Business Process Outsourcing: Training to Jobs

Technology and Creative Sector  Financing Agreement reference: 2000200005160  Project ID No.: P-NG-K00-009  1. Background  The Federal Government of Nigeria has…


Tunisia shuts down Bolt, other ride-hailing apps

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Tunisia shutting down Bolt, a Nigerian AI startup developing patented algorithms with a potential $500 million exit, and Kenya’s High Court dismissing a lawsuit against Safaricom.

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10 reasons to exhibit your startup at Lagos Startup Expo 2.0

Every startup founder must surmount these primary hurdles: funding, visibility and adoption. Lagos Startup Expo connects you with investors and tech enthusiasts within your immediate target audience.

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Request for Expression of Interest (RfEOI) for Creative Sector Specialist for the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Programme

Sector: Technology and Creative Financing Agreement reference: 2000200005160 Project ID No.: P-NG-K00-009 The Federal Government of Nigeria has received financing…

9Mobile refutes shutdown rumour

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss 9Mobile’s denial of a shutdown, how telecom charges in Nigeria may vary by state, and MTN’s $356 million investment in South Africa’s network by 2025.

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Yango Ventures launches to back African startups with $20M fund

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Yango Ventures’ $20 million fund to support African startups, the impact of social media on teenagers, and the NDPC’s investigation into TikTok and Truecaller.

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Request for Expression of Interest (RfEOI) for Secretary for the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) Programme 

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How social media is influencing teenagers and what platforms are doing about it 

Teenagers have become trapped in the world of social media. They can go from one notification to spending several hours online. Explore how this affects them socially and mentally, as well as what these platforms are doing about it.

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5 categories of people who should be at the Lagos Startup Expo (LSE)

Whether you’re building the next big thing, investing in groundbreaking ideas, or simply curious about the future of technology in Africa, Lagos Startup Expo is the place to be!

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Request for Expression of Interest (RfEOI) for Digital Innovation Specialist

Technology and Creative Sector  Financing Agreement reference: 2000200005160 Project ID No.: P-NG-K00-009  The Federal Government of Nigeria has received financing…

Quidax lists Nigeria’s first regulated naira-backed stablecoin

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Quidax listing cNGN, why 90% of startups fail, and how loan defaults force Decagon to pivot.

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Why over 50% of Africa’s startups might not survive

Startup failures are becoming more frequent. In conversation with Justin Stanford, General Partner at 4Di Capital, we explore why startups fail and what founders can do.

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Request for Expressions of Interest for Consultancy Services for Business Process Outsourcing: Training to Jobs

Technology and Creative Sector  Financing Agreement reference: 2000200005160  Project ID No.: P-NG-K00-009  1. Background  The Federal Government of Nigeria has…