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Uganda's online merchants to sue communications regulator for Facebook ban

Today on TechpointDigest, we discuss DLM Trust renouncing its partnership with Patricia, Uganda's online merchants suing communications regulator for Facebook ban, MTN Nigeria's plan to pay over $72m, and Sukhiba Connect's $1.5m funding.

Victoria Fakiya

1 month ago

Techpoint Digest

Uganda imposes a 5% tax on Facebook, Netflix, Google

Today on TechpointDigest, we discuss Uganda's Income Tax Act and Kenya's plan to extend Internet connectivity to insecure areas.

Victoria Fakiya

5 months ago

Social Media

Meta didn't keep its promises for Instagram and Facebook; why will it do the same with Threads?

From collecting user data without authorisation to several cases of leaked information, Meta is not the saint its posing to be with Threads.

Bolu Abiodun

5 months ago

Brand Press

3 Best Sites to Buy Facebook Views for Videos, Reels, and Livestreams

Have trouble getting your Facebook videos noticed? Struggling to get enough engagement, reach, or results for your Facebook posts? Rest assured; you’re not alone...far from it. Most businesses and marketers have experienced the same situation at some point — Faceboo...

Brand Press

5 months ago

Techpoint Digest

Meta is testing a subscription service, allowing Facebook and Instagram users to pay to be verified

On TechpointDigest, Victoria Fakiya discusses how JEAY is making healthcare affordable and accessible in Nigeria, Africa’s most active VC investor since 2021, Meta's subscription service, and Kenya's plan to accept crypto as legal.

Victoria Fakiya

9 months ago

Techpoint Digest

Uganda to lift ban on Facebook if it stops "playing games"

On TechpointDigest, Victoria Fakiya discusses how some Nigerian women in tech dealt with 2022, Facebook’s ban in Uganda, and Twitter’s new features for Blue subscribers.

Victoria Fakiya

11 months ago

Insights

Toilets and sanitation tech, Africa and Internet censorship, Facebook/Nigeria 7.5% VAT

Today on #TechpointDigest, @nifemeah discusses sanitation tech in Africa, latest Internet censorship stats, and @Facebook’s plans to remit Nigeria’s 7.5% VAT.

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

2 years ago

Insights

Bolt's EV option, aYo Holdings' new business model, Facebook's new name, Namibia's crime-busting plans

Today on #TechpointDigest, @latoria_ria discusses @boltapp's electric vehicle option launch, aYo Holdings' new business model, @facebook's new name, and Namibia's crime-busting plans.

Victoria Fakiya

2 years ago

Insights

MultiChoice’s ₦1.8tn tax claim, MFS Africa’s Nigeria expansion and Facebook’s name change

Today on #TechpointDigest, @BoluAbiodun1 discusses @MultiChoiceGRP’s appeal grant, @MFS_Africa’s acquisition and expansion, and @Facebook’s name change.

Bolu Abiodun

2 years ago

Insights

Tech-enabled sexual health, Sparkle's $3.1 million seed, Facebook's Policy Update

Today on #TechpointDigest, @latoria_ria discusses #sexualhealth and technology, @sparkle_nigeria's $3.1 million seed, and @Facebook's policy update.

Victoria Fakiya

2 years ago

Insights

More on NFTs, MIT’s prosthetic limbs project, Facebook’s Internet connectivity plan

Today on #TechpointDigest, @latoria_ria discusses more on NFTs, @MIT’s prosthetic’s limbs project, and @Facebook’s plan to connect 3 billion people.

Victoria Fakiya

2 years ago

Insights

Ethiopia takes on Facebook, Facebook Marketplace expansion, EcoCash users to pay more, Chari.ma acquires Karny.ma

Today on #TechpointDigest, @nwokomachigo discusses Ethiopia's plan to replace Facebook, Facebook Marketplace's expansion, more charges for @EcoCashZW users, and Karny.ma's acquisition.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

2 years ago

Insights

SME Clinic grant closing! Facebook's subsea cable, Afrobeats meets gaming

Today on #TechpointDigest, @jermah4 discusses application closure for @Techpointdotng #SMEClinic Grant, @Facebook's subsea cable in Nigeria, and Gamr’s seed round.

Joy Matthew

2 years ago

Telecoms

Facebook’s undersea Internet cable is coming to South-East Nigeria and 3 other African countries

In May 2020, @Facebook announced its 2Africa undersea Internet cable project to increase Internet connectivity in Africa. Now, the cable will extend to three more countries, including a landing in South-East Nigeria.

Ogheneruemu Oneyibo

2 years ago

Insights

SME Clinic 2021, Facebook and privacy, Twitter halts verification roll-out process

Today on #TechpointDigest, @OnomeOneyibo discusses SME Clinic by Techpoint (@TPSMEClinic), @Facebook’s new privacy features, @Twitter’s verification roll-out.

Ogheneruemu Oneyibo

2 years ago

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