Chimgozirim Nwokoma

Gebeya announces the relaunch of its freelance marketplace, plans to grow its talent pool to 15,000 in 3 years.

A year after raising $2 million to build its talent marketplace, Ethiopian online workplace, Gebeya, has announced the launch of its revamped online marketplace to help businesses hire more freelancers in Africa.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

2 years ago

News

Nigeria’s telco workers strike, Helium Health in Kenya, MarketForce acquires Digiduka

Today on #TechpointDigest, @nwokomachigo discusses the planned strike by Nigeria’s telecoms workers, @HeliumHealth’s Kenya launch, and @MarketForce360 acquires @digiduka_Ke.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

2 years ago

Health

#WorldBloodDonorDay: 5 startups improving access to safe blood in Africa

Between 2013 and 2016, the @WHO reported that blood donations in Africa, which rose from about 3.9m units to 4.4m units, represent only 50% of the blood required. Here are five African startups using technology to provide access to safe blood.#WorldBloodDonorDay

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

2 years ago

Equity Merchants

An insight into how Texas-based VC, Sputnik ATX, invests in African startups

As early-stage investors, @SputnikATX invests in founders on a mission. We spoke to @Austin_VC, a partner, to gain unique insights into the firm’s investment philosophy. Read on to find out.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

2 years ago

Insights

Update on #Twitter ban, Nigerian e-hailing drivers go local, Bolt’s e-bikes in Kenya

Today on #TechpointDigest, @nwokomachigo discusses updates on Nigeria’s Twitter ban, @UberNigeria, @Boltapp_ng drivers to partner local companies, and @Boltapp_ke's electric bike launch in Kenya.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

2 years ago

Internet Culture

4 ways Nigeria's Twitter ban could affect businesses

As the Nigerian government’s ban on Twitter kicks in, critics see it as yet another attack on free speech by the government and rightly so, but how does this affect businesses? Let’s find out.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

2 years ago

Social Media

Twitter launches Birdwatch to combat misinformation

In yet another attempt to combat misinformation, Twitter is tapping the power of community as it launches Birdwatch. Would this do anything to reduce the rate of misinformation on the platform?

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

2 years ago

Telecoms

Airtel Africa sells its Tanzanian towers for $175m in a play to reduce its debts

Months after disclosing plans to sell 4,500 towers in five countries, Airtel Africa sells its Tanzanian towers to SBA Communications Corporation and Paradigm Infrastructure Ltd for $175 million to reduce its debt.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

2 years ago

Startups

How Releaf and OnePipe plan to help farmers in Southern Nigeria have access to digital financial services

Oil palm farmers in Cross River and Akwa Ibom states could have easier access to digitised financial services thanks to a partnership between Releaf and OnePipe.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

2 years ago

Insights

TalentQL launches 'Pipeline', Gokada’s super app ambitions, Farmcrowdy CEO steps down

Today on #TechpointDigest, @nwokomachigo explores @TalentQL’s Pipeline, @GokadaNG’s super app ambitions, and @farmcrowdy’s change in leadership.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

2 years ago

Education

These 11 startups are preparing African kids for the future

In celebration of Children’s Day, we shine the spotlight on 11 startups working to ensure African kids possess the right skills to thrive in an increasingly competitive world.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

2 years ago

Startups

Flat6Labs raises $10 million, set to increase its cash seed offering to $96,000

Egyptian startups are set to receive up to $96,000 in seed funding from Cairo-based Flat6Labs, and up to $191,000 in follow-on funding after the venture capital firm raised $10 million from investors.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

2 years ago

Governance & Policy

Does the Nigerian government want safety or surveillance with its new IMEI policy?

A few months after requesting that Nigerians register for the National Identification Number (NIN), the NCC requires Nigerians to submit the unique numbers that identify their mobile phones. What does this mean for you?

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

2 years ago

Startups

Future Africa has reportedly invested $3 million in African startups in 2021

So far in 2021, Future Africa has reportedly doubled its 2020 investment with $3m invested in African startups. Meanwhile, female founders are said to have received up to $1 million.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

2 years ago

Cryptocurrency

Despite clampdowns on cryptocurrency usage, African P2P users on Binance grow by over 2000%

Crypto exchange platform, Binance, reports massive growth in African users and transaction volume despite government crackdowns.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

2 years ago

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