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Intron expands voice AI across sectors, now serving justice with AI in Africa

What started as a voice AI for hospitals is now powering courtrooms and call centres across Africa. Intron Health is expanding its AI models beyond health.

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No more tax for small businesses earning below ₦50M

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Nigeria’s new tax law, Lesaka’s acquisition of Bank Zero for $61.82 million, and Maroc Telecom’s $330 million first-ever private bond offering.

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BURN bags $80M to expand clean cookstoves in Africa

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Kenya’s BURN’s $80 million funding, the global blind spot for Africa’s tech hype, and how tenants can now choose their ISP in Kenya.

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Ghana’s policies are creating a sustainable environment for green tech companies

Ghana is building a favourable ecosystem for green tech companies building in Africa. Through policies and less government bureaucracy, sustainability is taking centre stage.

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Kenyan ISPs block Telegram during protest coverage ban

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Kenyan ISPs blocking Telegram during a protest coverage ban, why Nigeria’s new data law is important to startups, and Zuvy founders stepping down as BAS takes over.

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Nigeria charts new path on data protection, but here’s what it means for the tech ecosystem 

Nigeria is strengthening data protection through GAID 2025 to address growing concerns around user privacy in the digital age. With the rapid rise of tech startups and digital services, personal data is being collected at unprecedented rates, often without proper safguards.

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South Africa launches two platforms to boost local eCommerce

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss South Africa launching two eCommerce platforms, the startup making medical compliance easy in Africa, and Lagos rolling out digital IDs for all buildings.

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The unlikely entrepreneur: How Irene Nwaukwa is simplifying African healthcare compliance

After years in big pharma, Irene Nwaukwa’s startup Onboard is helping healthcare businesses navigate compliance with ease.

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