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…
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Google Celebrates Valentine’s Day 2022 With an Interactive 3D Doodle
Google honors Valentine’s Day with an interactive 3D Doodle featuring two hamsters expressing affection for each other. Users must solve…
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The African Development Fund approves a $14.2 million grant to promote a financial digitalization initiative
Malawi’s government and the African Development Fund (ADF) have agreed to a $14.2 million grant to improve infrastructure and create…
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South African Authorities Take Huawei to Court Over Hiring Mostly Foreign Workers
South Africa has asked a court to fine Huawei Technologies’ local unit for violating hiring rules and to order the…
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Acronis Launches Its First Cloud Data Center in Nigeria
LAGOS, Nigeria, February 10th, 2022 – Today, Acronis, the global leader in cyber protection announced the availability of a new Acronis…
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Government launches ride hailing service, ‘Lagos Ride’
In yet another ambitious move to improve the aesthetics of Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the government of Lagos, has rolled out…
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AVEVA Will Showcase Path To Digitalization And Net-Zero For Energy Companies At EGYPS 2022
AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software that drives digital transformation and sustainability, has announced its participation in the Egypt…
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U.S. Consulate supports STEM education, launches Drone Soccer Competition in Lagos
The US government is committed to supporting programs that promote STEM education and give students opportunities to contribute to Nigeria’s…
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Pius Ang’asa Emerges as Nokia’s Country Manager
Pius Ang’asa has been named Country Manager for Kenya by Nokia. He will serve as the primary interface with local…
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Product Localization Strategies for African Markets
Adapting Global Products to Local Needs and Preferences | by: Oluwadamilola Ojo In the dynamic and eclectic setting of African Market, the…
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The Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC) has announced the establishment of a Fintech Africa Fund worth $50 million
The Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC) has announced the establishment of Africa’s first and only Fintech Fund, with a capitalization…
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Sub-Saharan African countries are the hardest hit as Meta discontinues low-cost Express Wi-Fi
Meta’s plan to discontinue its low-cost Express Wi-Fi internet, which was launched five years ago to drive connectivity in underserved…
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Applications for the 2022 African Coding Network scholarships for African women in technology are now open
The African Coding Network is now accepting applications for its professional certificate programs, which will begin in 2022 in collaboration…
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Afrilearn, Nigerian Startup Offers Free Education Content to Primary and Secondary School Students
The education technology space has reached new heights with the release of the Afrilearn Mobile App, which is now freely…
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Nigeria: NIMC is planning to replace ID numbers with digital tokens
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan launched a new national identity project in August 2014. The new e-ID card was billed…
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Facebook Loses Over a Million Daily Active Users in 2021
Facebook’s parent company, Meta, reported a bleak mix of a larger-than-expected drop in profit, a drop in users, and threats…
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4 Egyptian startups have received cash prizes as a result of a corporate innovation program.
Following their selection as winners of the Techne Corporate Innovation Programme, four Egyptian startups have been awarded a total of…
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3 Namibian startups joins the CcHub’s Seedr programme
Co-Creation Hub (CcHub), a Lagos-based hub, accelerator, and investor that has recently expanded across Africa, has chosen three Namibian startups…
