Features • Techpoint Africa

There’s a trust deficit in Africa’s mining industry, but this company has a blockchain solution for it

Bolu Abiodun

2 days ago

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Blockchain

There’s a trust deficit in Africa’s mining industry, but this company has a blockchain solution for it

While Africa is rich in mineral resources, most citizens still live below the poverty line. Little has been done about this over the years, but Minexx wants to help some Africans get fair value for these resources with a technological solution.

Bolu Abiodun

2 days ago

Expert and African

From media to program management: How Brenda Wangari is making a name for herself in Africa’s tech ecosystem

This episode of Expert and African shares how Brenda Wangari moved from media to leading business operations. Wangari is currently the Senior Program Manager at early-stage startup VC firm, Village Capital, where she has spent almost five years.

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

3 days ago

Equity Merchants

How this Nigerian-American founder raised over $10 million for his agritech startup

Releaf uses supply chain technology to make raw materials cheaper and more accessible to agritech businesses in Nigeria. Co-founder and CEO Ikenna Nzewi shares his thoughts and tips on building a startup and raising capital.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

1 week ago

Startups

Nigerian healthtech platform, Babymigo, is making motherhood easier and reducing maternal and neonatal mortality

Studies have shown that Nigerian women face birth-related health issues during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. However, Babymigo claims to be mitigating these issues while making motherhood easier.

Victoria Fakiya

2 weeks ago

Work

Tech recruiter shares how to land the best African talents

What does it take to be a recruiter, especially in a constantly evolving space like the tech startup space? Chibuzo Ihentuge-Eric shares her view.

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

2 weeks ago

Expert and African

Lessons from Titi Fakuade, the engineer making a mark at MTN since 2006

Titi Fakuade has undoubtedly paid her dues in the African tech industry. With over 20 years of experience as a telecommunications expert, she's determined to do more. Read the full story here.

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

3 weeks ago

Fintech

Who survives the VC funding winter and becomes Africa’s next unicorn in 2023?

Keeping up with what seems to be a yearly tradition, we brought in Adedeji Olowe, CEO of Lendsqr and Open Banking Nigeria trustee to look back at Nigeria’s fintech space in 2022 and cast our gaze into the new year

Emmanuel Paul

3 weeks ago

Startups

Nigerian healthtech startup, Airmed, brings consultations closer to you and expedites medication delivery within an hour

COVID-19 posed several challenges while also encouraging African innovation; one such startup innovating is Airmed, a Nigerian healthtech startup. In this article, I discuss how Airmed brings consultation and medication delivery closer to patients.

Victoria Fakiya

3 weeks ago

Work

Inside the lives of professionals living with invisible disabilities in Nigerian workplaces

What does it feel like to live with a disability that’s barely noticed? This piece dives deep into the struggles of people living with invisible disabilities in Nigeria. It explores how they navigate work and what’s expected of employers.

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

3 weeks ago

Features

2022 was a tough year, but here’s how Nigerian women in tech dealt with it

What do Nigerian ladies in tech want for Christmas? Well, 2022 was a rough year, so the list will be long. But despite the layoff-filled year, these women have some interesting things to say about it and a lot to look forward to.

Bolu Abiodun

1 month ago

Startups

This female-led logistics startup wants to help African businesses move goods faster and with excellent customer service

Moving goods is often an unpleasant experience for businesses and customers in Nigeria, but Fez Delivery hopes to make the experience seamless for all parties.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

2 months ago

Equity Merchants

“We want to improve the lives of people through our investments.” – Brian Odhiambo, Partner, Novastar Ventures

All venture capitalists want a return on their investments. Still, Novastar Ventures also intends to impact people's lives in areas where their portfolio companies operate.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

2 months ago

Emerging Tech Africa

This Nigerian robotics expert is developing a tech solution that could uncover terrorist hideouts and end terrorism

How Olusola Ayoola designed a drone that could potentially discover the hideout of terrorists in Nigeria.

Bolu Abiodun

2 months ago

Renewable Energy

592 million Africans do not have electricity, but this company has an AI solution

Africa has the most people living without electricity globally, and the companies building affordable renewable solutions need funding for manufacturing and distribution. Nithio wants to provide the investments, but can it do it alone?

Bolu Abiodun

3 months ago

Equity Merchants

Proximity Ventures wants to support early-stage African founders with capital, content, and community

The startup journey can be long and lonely, but Proximity Ventures wants to provide community and capital for Africa’s early-stage founders.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

3 months ago

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