Codecademy, Black, and Brilliant have launched an AI accelerator in Africa
Codecademy, a leading online learning platform for technical skills, is teaming up with the advocacy organization Black and Brilliant to…
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Netflix and TikTok have been blocked in Russia as a result of the government’s crackdown on Ukraine news
Netflix and TikTok suspended most of their services in Russia on Sunday, as the government tightens restrictions on what citizens…
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10 African fintech startups pitch at Stitch Startup Showcase
Stitch, a South African API finance business, announced in January that it would conduct a “startup showcase” to allow early-stage…
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African tech startup funding crosses the $1bn mark in first 2 months of 2022
Over the course of a record-breaking 2021, total funding in the African digital startup ecosystem trebled, passing the US$2 billion…
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Building a Community around Your Product: The Key to Adoption and Growth
In today’s business landscape, understanding your target audience is just as crucial as the product itself, a fact that is…
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Blockchain and IoT Integration: Creating Connected and Secure Product Experiences
By: Trust Onyekwere In today’s modern digital landscape, connectivity and security are crucial concerns for product-led companies. Blockchain and IoT Integration…
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Apply: MEST Africa’s 12-month Training Program (Class of 2023)
Every young aspiring digital entrepreneur in Africa is encouraged to apply for MEST Africa’s 12-month technology and entrepreneurship training program….
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Google to Charge Nigerians 7.5% VAT starting April
Google will now charge 7.5 percent VAT on all taxable goods and services to Nigerian customers beginning April 1 next…
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How to curb mass migration of tech talents from Africa
The search for commensurate rewards is one that drives the human pursuit in different sectors, from medicine, to tech, to…
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Ikonia, a digital platform raises charity funds with NFTs for Ukraine
Ikonia, a digital platform based in Kyiv and Gothenburg, has announced that it will sell 43,287,512 NFTs, one for each…
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Forbes announces it’s under 30 summit Africa will hold in Botswana come April
Forbes has announced that its first-ever Under 30 Summit Africa will take place in Botswana from April 24-29, bringing together…
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Mobile commerce in Africa – UK’s Department for International Trade and the GSMA unveil analysis into Digital Trade’s opportunities and challenges
28 February 2022 – Today at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, a new white paper titled “Towards A Flourishing Digital…
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“OPay” announces the launch of its first store in Egypt
28th February 2022 – (Cairo, Egypt) OPay Egypt, the leading fintech and electronic payments company, has announced the opening of its first…
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President Buhari’s newly signed electoral bill 2021 has technological implications and possibilities
The long-awaited electoral amendment bill has finally been signed into law by the government, bringing hope and excitement to everyone,…
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Smangele Nkosi joins Cisco South Africa as its General Manager
Cisco, a multinational technology corporation headquartered in the United States, has announced the appointment of Smangele Nkosi as General Manager…
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Meet the 19-year-old Nigerian who is building his own blockchain empire.
Njoku Emmanuel dropped out of school to focus on coding after his father confiscated his laptop for “coding too much”…
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Facebook, Twitter Release a Feature to Lock Accounts and Share Security Tips for Users in the Wake of the Ukraine-Russia Conflict
Meta Platforms, the company that owns Facebook, has established a special operations center to monitor the conflict in Ukraine, and…
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5 African startups joins the Y Combinator W22 batch
Five more African startups have been confirmed as participants in the renowned Silicon Valley-based Y Combinator accelerator’s W22 batch, bringing…
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Recognizing your worth as a Product Manager in Nigeria
As you sit across from the hiring team, reflecting on your past achievements and challenges, it’s time to address the…
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Bank of Jamaica’s digital currency, Jam-Dex is Arriving Soon
The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has revealed that it has selected the name JAMAICA DIGITAL EXCHANGE – JAM-DEX, as well…
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Apply: ‘Welcome To Nigeria Challenge’ by TechCircle & Hardware Things
Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) is the country’s busiest international airport, with approximately 3 million international passengers passing through each…
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Sweden’s Norrsken Foundation is building the largest startup hub Kigali, Rwanda
For the past five years, the Norrsken Foundation in Sweden has helped social tech entrepreneurs in Africa and elsewhere solve…
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First Bank Receives $100 Million Credit Facility From CDC to Support Women and Small Business Owners
According to Bloomberg, the CDC Group, the United Kingdom’s development-finance arm, will provide a $100 million credit facility to First…
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BlackPay, South African Fintech Startup Arrives to Rescue Marginalised Communities
BlackPay, a South African fintech startup, describes itself as a “no-frills, non-banking” multi-product platform that promotes financial inclusion for economically…
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MTN Evolves From Telecoms to Tech Company, Unveils a New Logo
MTN, the mobile telecommunications company, has begun a rebranding effort. As part of the rebranding effort, the telco unveiled a…
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Popular Cryptocurrency Exchange, Binance Will Invest $200 Million in Forbes, a US Media Firm
“Binance,” one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges,” is reportedly investing $200 million in the company as it prepares to…
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7 Tech Upgrades to Enhance Your Productivity When You’re Working From Home
Working from home is enjoyable and relaxing. However, it becomes a nightmare when you have a slew of tasks to…
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Bayo Adekanmbi joins Airtel Africa to head its global strategy
Bayo Adekanmbi has been appointed to lead Airtel Africa’s strategy, partnership, and sustainability roadmap. The position is based at the…
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Facebook faces backlash for poor treatment of African content moderators
According to a recent TIME article, Meta-owned Facebook has come under fire for its treatment of African content moderators. TIME…
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Nigerian rights group asks government to publish Twitter agreement on restoration of services
A Nigerian rights group has asked the High Court to compel the government to publish an agreement with Twitter that…
