Victoria Fakiya

Women’s online safety, MTN Uganda’s 5G partnership, Kenya taxes Internet services

Today on #TechpointDigest, @latoria_ria discusses tech giants’ commitment to keeping women safe online, @mtnug’s partnership with TIP to develop 5G, and Kenya’s plans to increase the cost of airtime and data.

Victoria Fakiya

2 years ago

Insights

Malawi’s 3D-printed school, learning disabilities and technology, Chrome’s third-party cookies

Today on #TechpointDigest, @latoria_ria discusses Malawi’s 3D-printed school, #AssistiveTechnology and #LearningDisabilities, and @Google’s delay in blocking third-party cookies in Chrome.

Victoria Fakiya

2 years ago

Education

The unique case of Africans with learning disabilities and assistive technology

Many Africans live with learning disabilities (LDs), but there’s not enough data to come up with numbers. While false beliefs are common, ways to make learning easier aren’t. We discuss how tech improves learning.

Victoria Fakiya

2 years ago

Telecoms

Airtel Money separates from Airtel Uganda to meet regulatory requirements

Following the issuance of two licences per the Uganda National Payment System (NPS) Act 2020, @Airtel_Ug has announced the separation of Airtel Money from its telecommunication business.

Victoria Fakiya

2 years ago

Startups

Kenyan Agritech startup, Apollo, gets $1 million in debt financing to support small-scale farmers

Founded in 2015, Kenyan agritech startup, Apollo, has received $1 million in debt financing to develop its support for small-scale farmers and launch new crops for farmers. This follows its Series A round of $6 million in 2020.

Victoria Fakiya

2 years ago

News

Autistic Pride Day, Kune’s pre-series, Triggerfish partners with Disney, Facebook’s podcast service

Today on #TechpointDigest, @latoria_ria discusses Autistic Pride Day, Kune’s $1 million pre-seed, SA @Triggerfish’s plans to release animated sci-fi series, and @Facebook’s Podcast.

Victoria Fakiya

2 years ago

Entertainment

You can now convert live-audio conversations to podcasts with the new Spotify Greenroom app

Spotify has launched a clubhouse-like app, Spotify Greenroom, that allows users to join or host live audio rooms, and also convert audio conversations to podcasts, the first of such features on live audio chat apps.

Victoria Fakiya

2 years ago

Telecoms

UPDATED: Nigerian telecom workers to kick-off strike today; Data and call services may be disrupted

Call and data services may be interrupted as the Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PTECSSAN) is set to commence a three-day warning strike today, June 16 2021.

Victoria Fakiya

2 years ago

Health

Global Wellness Day: Protecting mental health with technology

In celebration of #GlobalWellnessDay, we discuss how technology is protecting mental wellness, in Africa, and explore apps and platforms protecting Africans from mental health disorders.

Victoria Fakiya

2 years ago

Insights

Increase in fintech app installations, Apple Health new features, Plentywaka partners with GUO

Today on #TechpointDigest, @latoria_ria discusses the global increase in #fintech app installations, new Apple Health features for the elderly, and @PlentywakaNG’s partnership with @guotransport.

Victoria Fakiya

2 years ago

Cybersecurity

#TwitterBan: Should Nigerians be worried about VPNs?

On Friday, June 4, #VPN made it to the Twitter trend table after the government banned Twitter’s operations in Nigeria. Although VPNs can bypass the #TwitterBan, are they safe and private? Are free VPNs really free?

Victoria Fakiya

2 years ago

Insights

Google accepts crypto ads, Twitter tackles misinformation, Airtel's Tanzanian towers

Today on #TechpointDigest, @latoria_ria discusses @Google's acceptance of crypto ads, @Twitter's move to tackle misinformation, and @airtelafrica's Tanzanian towers.

Victoria Fakiya

2 years ago

Features

How Nigerian credit fintech startup, BFREE, is helping Africans repay their loans

Founded in 2020 by two Nigerians and a German -- ex employees of large digital lending fintech startups, @bfree_africa is helping over 300,000 debt consumers repay their loans through AI algorithms and management solutions.

Victoria Fakiya

2 years ago

News

Why some Nigerians might not miss Internet Explorer but would use Microsoft Edge

Microsoft planned to end Internet Explorer (IE) after the launch of Microsoft Edge in 2017. And come June 2022, the company is prepared to retire IE. Will Nigerians miss IE? Will they use Edge more?

Victoria Fakiya

2 years ago

Startups

Egyptian agritech startup, Mozare3, raises over $1 million pre-seed to grow its network of farmers

Founded in 2020, Egyptian agritech startup, Mozare3, has raised over $1 million in a pre-seed round to develop its tech, expand its team, and grow its network of farmers.

Victoria Fakiya

2 years ago

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