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Industry Moves
Over the years, a considerable number of young internet entrepreneurs have moved on from startups they founded and we once associated them with. Techpoint Africa brings you the latest industry moves in the tech ecosystem.
OpenAI’s decision to end it’s exclusive cloud provider deal with Microsoft is a monumental shift in the tech industry. But what are the implications for Africa’s cloud computing market?
Following approximately three years in her position, MTN Nigeria’s Chief Marketing Officer, Adia Sowho, steps down, with Customer Relations Officer Ugonwa Nwoye taking on the role of acting CMO.
Twenty-six months after taking the reins and having overseen the completion of 1.5 million trips, Babajide Duroshola steps down as Country Director of @Safeboda_NGA.
Following a recent transition from crowdfunding to full-fledged tec-enabled agriculture, @farmcrowdy has announced the appointment of Akindele Phillips as its new CEO. Former CEO, @onyekaakumah will be stepping down and…
After seven years in managerial positions at iHub, Nekesa Were has left the Kenyan innovation hub to join pan-African organisation AfriLabs, as an executive director, albeit on an interim basis.
After four years at Andela serving as director of operations, country director in Nigeria and Kenya, and VP of Global Operations, Seni Sulyman will be leaving the six-year-old startup on…
During global job search engine, Indeed’s visit to Nigeria on Monday, the familiar face of Opeyemi Awoyemi, co-founder Jobberman, was spotted among the eight-man delegate. Here’s what we drew from…
After five years running operations at Twiga as CEO and executive director, Grant Brooke is stepping down from any active role at the company. Although he remains on the board,…
In keeping with recent structural changes in Africa’s largest e-commerce company, Jumia Group appoints a new CEO, Massimiliano Spalazzi for Jumia Nigeria, as former CEO Juliet Anammah assumes a bigger…
After almost six years as founder of Big Cabal Media, Bankole Oluwafemi announces his departure from the company to seek new adventures.
Four months after setting up its African Development Center (ADC) in Nigeria, Microsoft has appointed Gafar Lawal to head the local engineering centre.
BudgIT co-founder has resigned his recent appointment as a Technical Adviser to the Federal Ministry of Budget and National Planning.
Seun Onigbinde has taken up a new role as a technical advisor to the Federal Ministry of Budget and National Planning of Nigeria.
With the help of LinkedIn, we found 13 people who joined OPay Nigeria after leaving their roles in top tech companies. Here they are.
Philip van Dalsen, the CEO of MTN Zambia and Freddy Tchala MTN Côte d’Ivoire CEO will both be leaving MTN at the end of September
Ventures Platform Executive Director, Kola Aina, steps down from some of his roles at the company. Appoints 3 new CEOs
With the exit of its key personnel, could it be safe to say that the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology is on a path of restructuring?
After heading Jobberman for 10 years, Ayodeji Adewunmi has moved on to Gokada as investor and co-CEO.
Following a shake-up, Gokada’s co-founder Fahim Saleh is now its new CEO. He has some interesting plans for the company
Gokada CEO has stepped down from the company in what appears to be a shake-up amidst alleged bad blood
Top stories
OpenAI’s decision to end it’s exclusive cloud provider deal with Microsoft is a monumental shift in the tech industry. But what are the implications for Africa’s cloud computing market?
Following approximately three years in her position, MTN Nigeria’s Chief Marketing Officer, Adia Sowho, steps down, with Customer Relations Officer Ugonwa Nwoye taking on the role of acting CMO.
Twenty-six months after taking the reins and having overseen the completion of 1.5 million trips, Babajide Duroshola steps down as Country Director of @Safeboda_NGA.
Following a recent transition from crowdfunding to full-fledged tec-enabled agriculture, @farmcrowdy has announced the appointment of Akindele Phillips as its new CEO. Former CEO, @onyekaakumah will be stepping down and transitioning into a board role.
After seven years in managerial positions at iHub, Nekesa Were has left the Kenyan innovation hub to join pan-African organisation AfriLabs, as an executive director, albeit on an interim basis.
After four years at Andela serving as director of operations, country director in Nigeria and Kenya, and VP of Global Operations, Seni Sulyman will be leaving the six-year-old startup on May 15.
During global job search engine, Indeed’s visit to Nigeria on Monday, the familiar face of Opeyemi Awoyemi, co-founder Jobberman, was spotted among the eight-man delegate. Here’s what we drew from Techpoint’s chat with him
After five years running operations at Twiga as CEO and executive director, Grant Brooke is stepping down from any active role at the company. Although he remains on the board, he has a new project in the works.
In keeping with recent structural changes in Africa’s largest e-commerce company, Jumia Group appoints a new CEO, Massimiliano Spalazzi for Jumia Nigeria, as former CEO Juliet Anammah assumes a bigger role
After almost six years as founder of Big Cabal Media, Bankole Oluwafemi announces his departure from the company to seek new adventures.
Four months after setting up its African Development Center (ADC) in Nigeria, Microsoft has appointed Gafar Lawal to head the local engineering centre.
BudgIT co-founder has resigned his recent appointment as a Technical Adviser to the Federal Ministry of Budget and National Planning.
Seun Onigbinde has taken up a new role as a technical advisor to the Federal Ministry of Budget and National Planning of Nigeria.
With the help of LinkedIn, we found 13 people who joined OPay Nigeria after leaving their roles in top tech companies. Here they are.
Philip van Dalsen, the CEO of MTN Zambia and Freddy Tchala MTN Côte d’Ivoire CEO will both be leaving MTN at the end of September
Ventures Platform Executive Director, Kola Aina, steps down from some of his roles at the company. Appoints 3 new CEOs
With the exit of its key personnel, could it be safe to say that the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology is on a path of restructuring?
After heading Jobberman for 10 years, Ayodeji Adewunmi has moved on to Gokada as investor and co-CEO.
Following a shake-up, Gokada’s co-founder Fahim Saleh is now its new CEO. He has some interesting plans for the company
Gokada CEO has stepped down from the company in what appears to be a shake-up amidst alleged bad blood