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Nigerian artistes cashed out ₦58 billion on Spotify in 2024

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Nigerian artistes earning ₦58 billion on Spotify by 2024, Kenya's data watchdog fining a digital lender, and content creators now earning on Facebook.

Victoria Fakiya

Victoria Fakiya

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1 day ago

Meet 10 African women pushing the boundaries in technology

At the heart of innovation in Africa are trailblazing women redefining the ecosystem. From software engineering to insurance technology, these women are breaking barriers and shaping the future of technology in Africa.

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1 day ago

How ALX and Nimbus Aid Foundation want to transform women-led businesses with AI

Artificial Intelligence is changing the way businesses are run. In Nigeria, women led businesses could see drastic growth through AI skills with a new partnership by Nimbus Aid Foundation and ALX Nigeria.

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2 days ago

Axia Africa

by Axia Africa

Axia Africa Witnesses Over 20,000 Applications for Women in Tech Scholarship in Just 7Days

In just seven days, over 20,000 women from Nigeria, Ghana, and East Africa applied for the Axia Women in Tech Scholarship, marking a record breaking response before the application window officially closed. This overwhelming turnout underscores the high demand for digit...

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 ...

AI credit scoring can now improve loan financing for female-led startups

Industry experts believe that AI powered credit scoring can aid loan financing for startups, especially women-led startups in Africa.

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2 days ago

Lagos Startup Expo

Lagos Startup Expo is here! — Connect, Invest and Innovate at LSE 2.0.

LSE 2.0 isn’t just another tech event—it’s Africa’s most transformative tech gathering. Think startup showcases, founder-investor ‘speed dating’ and hands-on tech demos from AI innovators to fintech disruptors. You’re invited!

Olufisayo Adelekun

Olufisayo Adelekun

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2 days ago

Okra Solar

by Okra Solar

Innovation for the hardest to reach: A partnership with REA to bring Mesh-Grid Technology to Energise half a million Nigerians.

In a bid to advance the Federal Government’s strategic approach towards accelerated deployment of Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) infrastructure for socioeconomic growth, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), the nation’s implementing agency for renewable energ...

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Governance & Policy

Regulator fines Kenyan digital lender for listing guarantor without consent

Kenya’s data regulator has fined Whitepath $2,000 for listing a loan guarantor without consent. This comes amid a broader crackdown on digital lenders to enforce consumer protection laws.

PointAI

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2 days ago

Governance & Policy

South Africa to increase VAT to 16% by 2026 to boost revenue

South Africa's finance minister, Enoch Godongwana, has announced a phased VAT increase from 15% to 16% by 2026 to address fiscal deficits. The move aims to generate R13.5 billion in 2025/26, with measures to ease the burden on low-income households.

PointAI

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2 days ago

Carter Efe

by SnappyExchange

SnappyExchange Signs Famous Instagram Comedian Carter Efe as Brand Ambassador

SnappyExchange, one of Nigeria’s leading platforms for buying and selling cryptocurrency and gift cards, has officially signed the popular Instagram comedian and social media sensation, Carter Efe (also known as Machala the Great), as its brand ambassador. Carter Efe,...

Botswana enters the space race with BOTSAT-1 launch, boosting tech and innovation

Botswana has entered the space industry with the launch of BOTSAT-1, its first satellite, aiming to boost agriculture and climate monitoring

PointAI

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2 days ago

Flutterwave expands Ghana operations with key remittance service approval

Flutterwave has received approval from the Bank of Ghana to offer inward remittance services, marking a significant enhancement of its operations within the country.

PointAI

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2 days ago

itel

by itel

itel Power 70 –Meet Nigeria’s First 10000mAh Smartphone

itel, a global smart life brand committed to delivering budget-friendly electronic products for emerging markets consumers, is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking powerful smartphone, itel Power 70. Designed to meet the unique power demands of emerging ma...

Techpoint Digest

Starlink faces backlash over local ownership in Lesotho

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss South Africa's VAT rate increasing to 16% by 2026, Starlink facing backlash for local ownership in Lesotho, and Paratus Group entering Tanzania.

Victoria Fakiya

Victoria Fakiya

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2 days ago

Scaling With PR

Brand Press: your story, amplified by Africa’s tech pulse

Brand Press is your brand’s spotlight moment on Africa’s most trusted tech platform. With Brand Press, you craft the story, and we give it a stage.

Olufisayo Adelekun

Olufisayo Adelekun

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2 days ago

Telkom Kenya secures $4.4M grant to bolster Open RAN deployment

Telkom Kenya secures a $4.4M grant from Rakuten and Airspan to develop Open RAN technology, enhancing mobile connectivity and reducing infrastructure costs across Kenya.

PointAI

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3 days ago

Governance & Policy

Smartphones over $150 are now subject to 9% luxury goods tax in South Africa

Smartphones priced over $150 are now considered luxury in South Africa and will be subject 9% luxury goods tax in South Africa.

PointAI

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3 days ago

Techpoint Digest

Undersea cable damage disrupts Internet in East Africa

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss how undersea cable damage disrupts Internet access in East Africa, why Africa should pay more attention to Japan, and how South Africa is considering electronic elections.

Victoria Fakiya

Victoria Fakiya

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3 days ago

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