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Nigerian fintech Abeg has changed its name to Pocket while getting an approval in principle to run a mobile money service. What does this all mean for the startup?
On #TechpointDigest, Victoria Fakiya discusses how Aisha Salaudeen works, Abeg’s rebranding and licence approval, and MTN’s alleged ₦22.3 billion fraud.
On today’s episode of the Techpoint Africa Podcast, we discuss Abeg’s rebrand to Pocket, Kune’s shutdown and Kenya’s ICT Bill.
On #TechpointDigest, Victoria Fakiya (@latoria_ria) discusses the challenges of being an Uber driver, Nigeria finally getting 5G in August 2022? And Netflix’s ad-supported tier.
On #TechpointDigest, Victoria Fakiya discusses how Tadii Tendayi supports vulnerable communities, Africa’s plan to eliminate roaming fees, and Kune’s closure.
On #TechpointDigest, Victoria Fakiya discusses how Genteel is building a fashion tech giant in Kibera, insights from Temi Awogboro, Thepeer’s $2.1 million, and Kibo School’s $2 million seed.
Frustrated by their inability to move money across different fintechs, Chike Ononye and Michael Okoh built Thepeer. Today, it announces its $2.1 million seed round as it eyes expansion into other African countries.
On #TechpointDigest, Victoria Fakiya discusses Fisayo Fosudo’s journey, Healthtracka’s $1.5m seed, Fido’s $30 million Series A, and Kibo School’s $2 million seed round.
As Nigerian healthtech startup, @healthtracka closes a $1.5m seed round; Co-founder and CEO @ife_adeyemi shares the startup’s journey and what it takes to be a woman-Co-founder in the ecosystem.
On #TechpointDigest, Victoria Fakiya discusses Babajide Asegbeloyin works, Afropolitan’s $2.1 million pre-seed, and mTek’s $3 million additional funding.
On this episode of #TechpointAfricaPodcast, we had some fun dissecting Amazon’s proposed launch in Africa and Uganda’s plans to launch a satellite.
On #TechpointDigest, Victoria Fakiya discusses Chief Vera’s journey, Obi Emetarom’s take on crypto adoption, and Amazon’s plans to enter Nigeria and South Africa.
On #TechpointDigest, Victoria Fakiya discusses African history on the blockchain, Ghana launching GhanaPay, CBEA’s $25 million funding, and Google’s new initiatives.
On #TechpointDigest, Victoria Fakiya discusses Adedana Ashebir’s journey, how Mpaya Energy helps Kenyans manage their utilities, Khazenly’s $2.5million seed, and Jumba’s $1 million pre-seed.
This week has been quite eventful and today’s #TechpointAfricaPodcast reflected that. From interesting policies to CSI Miami-like moves, we had quite a bit to discuss.
Today on Techpoint Digest, Victoria Fakiya discusses Confidence Staveley’s passion for cybersecurity, Launch Africa Ventures’ $36.3m fund, and MFS Africa’s extra $100m Series C.
On #TechpointDigest, Victoria Fakiya (@latoria_ria) discusses how Salem King works, @NITDANigeria’s Code of Practice for online platforms, and the @followlasg’s plan to adopt the Startup Bill.
Want to be a tech bro in Kenya? The Kenyan government has something for you. Learn more on the Techpoint Africa Podcast.
Pitch Friday this month came with a nice twist. Here’s everything that happened last week.
On #TechpointDigest, Victoria Fakiya (@latoria_ria) discusses @neccessity_dj’s journey, an @ngxgrp blockchain-enabled exchange, and Gozem’s partnership.