The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is the flagship project of the African Union’s Agenda 2063 which was...
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Techpoint Build 2021!!! Free Netflix for Kenyans, CBN on the eNaira, Cartona’s series A
Good day, Today I’m discussing: Techpoint Build 2021Netflix's free plan in KenyaMore on Nigeria's CBDCCartona's Series...
No respite for Zamfara, Infibranches’ $2 million raise, dopay’s Series A round
Good day, Today I’m discussing: Zamfara telco shutdown extensionInfibranches’ $2 million raisedopay’s Series A round...
₦6 billion telco losses and DiDi’s Nigeria launch
Good day, Today I’m discussing: Telco losses in the Zamfara communications blackoutDiDi’s Nigeria launch Telco losses...
54gene’s Series B, Vilsquare’s founder’s journey, Techpoint Africa’s Privacy Roundtable
Hello, Today I’m discussing: 54gene’s $25 million Series B fundingBuilding a hardware startup through...
Introducing the Privacy Roundtable: A little housekeeping before we begin
Two days ago, I received a call from my best friend. She had recently been sent a message by a loan company informing...
Investing in Francophone Africa, Releaf’s $4.2m funding, trusting real estate in Africa
Hi there, Today, I’m discussing: Investing in Francophone AfricaReleaf’s $4.2m funding Powering real estate...
GIGL, GIGM might integrate crypto wallets, DeFi products into their mobile apps “soon”
Leading Pan-African logistics and mobility companies, GIG Logistics (GIGL) and GIG Mobility (GIGM) might start...
How early-stage venture capital firm, Saviu Ventures, is funding Francophone African startups
It can be argued that most of the progress made in the African startup space has been concentrated in one part of the...
A look at the increasing relevance of the global edtech industry
At different points in my short life, several things have come with the promise of being life-changing, and I have...
The global edtech industry, Mopewa of Clubhouse, interesting facts about Wave
Good day, Today I’m discussing: Observing the edtech industryClubhouse's Android engineerFrancophone Africa's...
As global central banks develop digital currencies, what does this mean for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies?
Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are central banks' response to the growing use of cryptocurrencies. Most...
Capiter’s Series A, blackout extension in Zamfara, cryptocurrencies vs CBDCs
Good day, Today I’m discussing: Capiter’s Series AZamfara's telecoms blackoutCryptocurrencies vs CBDCs Capiter...
A bird’s-eye view of Hardware Convention 2021, held in Aba
From Wednesday, August 26, 2021, to Saturday, August 28, 2021, entrepreneurs, enthusiasts, students, and...
Creating hope through action: Suicide prevention in a tech-enabled world
Suicide. One word which Olu’s parents never thought would be associated with their family, let alone their beloved...
World Suicide Prevention Day, OurPass’ $1M pre-seed, A WhatsApp message fortress
Good day, Today I'm discussing: World Suicide Prevention DayOurPass’ $1M pre-seedMore privacy for your WhatsApp...
CBN’s new directive, Flutterwave X MTN MoMo, MTN Nigeria’s licence renewal
Hello. Today, I’m discussing: CBN’s new directive to banks and payment service providers Flutterwave’s...
Mobile phones and illiteracy, storytelling for all kids, Prospa’s $3.8m raise, and MNT-Halan’s $120m investment
Hi there, Today, I’m discussing: Illiteracy in Africa and how mobile phones can helpAkiddie’s storytelling...
Improving literacy with mobile phones and tech tools in Africa
Emeka was eight years old when he dropped out of primary school. He couldn’t read and write at the time, and his...
African Blockchain’s Bitmama, another African Unicorn, tackling online shopping scam
Good day, Today, I'm discussing: Africa's Blockchain BitmamaWave's $1.7b valuationVahlid combating online scam...
