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News and analysis about tech, talents, startups, and investments in Africa by Benjamin Dada and his team
It’s that time of the month when we look forward to the credit alert beep on your phone. July has been long, but the end is finally here.This is also a good time to remind you that we… Read More
The journey started on September 5th, 2021. UnwindFest has been curating fun-tech event experiences for founders, creatives, entrepreneurs, investors and tech professionals across Afric… Read More
The excitement is building! The Olympics return to the world stage after a four-year wait, with Paris, France, playing host to the 2024 Summer Games. The festivities kick off this Wedne… Read More
In today's edition of Level Up, we explore the story of a trailblazing lawyer who, at the age of 22, became the youngest person ever called to the Ghanaian bar. She faced and overcame the st… Read More
Meta, parent company of Facebook, has recently announced its action to crack down on sextortion on its platform, Starting with the removal of approximately 63,000 Facebook accounts belonging… Read More
The Department of Science and Innovation in South Africa has announced plans to form a partnership with Palestine to share scientific knowledge, technology and innovation. This partners… Read More
Klasha, a leading global cross-border payments company, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Justin Fan as the Managing Director of Asia Operations. This strategic appointment reinforc… Read More
Netflix has recently announced an update in its pricing structure for its Nigerian subscribers. This is the second time the streaming giant has updated its prices this year. According t… Read More
Nigeria is on the brink of increasing its national minimum wage. Yesterday, the country's legislature approved a bill raising the minimum wage from ₦30,000 to ₦70,000. While this… Read More
Raenest, a fintech that helps African businesses manage global expenses and receive money efficiently with US business bank accounts, corporate cards, and a multi-currency wallet system, is… Read More
Mercury, the popular US neobank with a focus on tech startups, will terminate accounts for users in 13 African countries by August 22, 2024. This closure would disrupt the banking relations… Read More
One Acre Fund has recently secured a $1.4 million debt fund from Impact Bridge Asset Management. The Spanish fund manager specialises in social impact investing, via its IB Impact Direct Deb… Read More
A Police Character Certificate (PCC) is often required for immigration purposes and other official processes in Nigeria.This guide will walk you through the process where ever you’re a… Read More
In a virtual meeting, Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai treated with world wealthiest man Elon Musk, about the potential launch of Starlink in Liberia. The dialogue underscores a pivota… Read More
If you have tried sharing data with friends on MTN, Airtel, Glo, or 9Mobile or recharging your line with the old USSD code for your mobile network, you would most certainly realise that you… Read More
On Friday, over 85 million computers across the world crashed due to a faulty update from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike. The affected machines, mostly Windows systems, kept restarting re… Read More
Following the previous editions in Lagos, TechUnwind is set to host techies, investors, founders and entrepreneurs in Lagos for the fifth year in a row. Why Should You Be At Tech Unwind… Read More
Months after MNT-Halan announced its $400 million injection fund to become Egypt's first unicorn, the fintech startup has secured $157.5 million in a recent funding round to expand its opera… Read More
American news and business channel, CNBC, in its World’s Top Fintech Companies 2024 report, has listed seven African companies as part of the 250 leading fintech companies in the world… Read More
Despite the emergence of newer platforms, Facebook's reach and 3 billion active user base make it a powerful medium for personal and business engagement. Following the June 27 development, c… Read More
The South African government's proposal to shut down 2G—and 3G—networks by the end of 2027 has sparked debate. The Association for Comms and Technology (ACT), representing six of… Read More
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has fined Meta, parent of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, $220 million for abusive and invasive practices relating to the… Read More
African logistics startup Logidoo has recently secured a $50,000 grant fund. The cross-border e-commerce business aims to use the grant to promote AI solutions in the African market.Founded… Read More
A series of leaks has pushed Google to fully unveil its latest smartphone, the Pixel 9 Pro, weeks ahead of its planned event. Following Samsung’s announcement of new models last week… Read More
A group of Development finance institutions plan to revive the biggest electricity generation project in the world, located in Africa. This powerhouse team includes South Africa's Devel… Read More
[Lagos, July 18, 2024] Klasha, a leading global cross-border payments company, is proud to announce signing an MOU with the China-Africa Chamber of Commerce in Yiwu and Rocher Global to prov… Read More
Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has announced its plans to exit the Nigerian sector. According to an email sent to its Nigerian customers on Wednesday, it intends to discontinue services in the… Read More
When was the last time you read or wrote a job posting without “X years of experience” as one of the qualifications?The requirement for specific years of experience has been a po… Read More
In today’s edition of Level Up, we explore the journey of a product designer who transitioned from creating graphics to becoming a mentor in product design. He shares his story, includ… Read More
Y Combinator alum Grey, a B2C cross-border payments startup founded in 2020, is expanding its services and operations to Latin America (LATAM) and Southeast Asia (SEA). This move allows them… Read More
TerraPay, an Africa-focused digital payments provider, has recently raised $95 million in debt financing to boost low-cost remittance transactions across Africa to contribute to lowering rem… Read More
Egypt Set to Launch First 5G Network This YearMonths after securing a 15-year license worth $150 million to operate 5G services from Egypt’s National Telecommunications Regulatory Auth… Read More
d.light, a global provider of affordable household solar solutions solar solutions for low-income households recently announced the closing of a new $176 million securitisation (debt) … Read More
The sweet spot in the budget smartphone world is getting crowded. In 2024, you can find stylish phones with impressive features at reasonable prices. The Nokia 7.2, priced at ₦140,000/… Read More
The Nigerian Federal Government plans to develop a web app to address the shortage of extension workers and better train farmers. In a recent TV interview, the minister for State for A… Read More
In many Nigerian restaurants, and across much of the world, diners are presented with three main ways to browse the menu: a prominent wall or counter display, a shared physical menu with lim… Read More
Kenya is striding towards clean energy by doubling down on its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, as it aims to enhance the uptake of EVs and support the country’s transiti… Read More
Uber and Bolt drivers in Kenya's capital city, Nairobi have resorted to public protests against the non-implementation of policies by e-hailing companies. The drivers are demanding that the… Read More
The Ghana Cybersecurity Authority (CSA) has recently granted licences and accreditation to 51 cybersecurity industry players to combat the surge in data breaches in the nation.The CSA calls… Read More
This weekend was a memorable one for football fans. The European Championship didn’t come home to England, and Messi fans gained more ammunition in the greatest of all-time debate (if… Read More
When Gabriel Inyamah, a product designer at Andela, is asked why he went into design, his answer is a surprising one-word response: Boredom.It wasn't passion, parental influence, or educatio… Read More
We understand the excitement of a new iPhone launch. Apple's latest releases, the iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max, have generated a lot of interest. Yes, ultimately, spendin… Read More
Do you know how long it took Piggyvest to hit 1000 users? I reached out to Piggyvest cofounder Odunayo Eweniyi who told me that they launched in April 2016, and by December 31, 2016, th… Read More
Samsung's recent Galaxy Unpacked event unveiled a wave of AI-powered advancements. Samsung's recent Galaxy Unpacked event unveiled a wave of AI-powered advancements. President and Head of MX… Read More
The Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) is teaming up with EnduroSat, a Bulgarian aerospace company to build the South African nation's first software-defined… Read More
The Kenyan President is still facing pressure from last month's protests. In response to the ongoing scrutiny over his leadership, he has now taken another decisive action by immediately dis… Read More
Ever notice how your phone suggests the next word you're about to type? This simple feature is an example of Artificial Intelligence (AI).AI refers to the development of intelligent machines… Read More
Sibanye-Stillwater, one of the world's largest makers of precious metals, recently experienced a cyberattack that disrupted its IT ops. The breach started on Monday, July 8th, but was manage… Read More
One common phrase in Africa's tech space is “Tech saved my life,” and this statement could mean different things to different people. It could mean it saved them from poverty and… Read More
Ethiopian state-owned telecom company Ethio Telecom stated in a conference on Wednesday that its full-year revenue and net profit rose by more than 20% in the past fiscal year.The company&rs… Read More
In today’s midweek update, we look at:Kuda, Africhange and the scramble for African diaspora moneyNala raises $40 Million to fuel expansion in remittance and B2B paymentsNiger telecoms… Read More
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched a fintech hub at the UNDP innovation centre in Lagos, Nigeria as part of its $1 billion initiative to support Africa’s tech… Read More
Lagos Startup Week (LSW) 2024 is proud to announce its impressive list of partners for the year’s event, which will kick off virtually from July 8th to July 10th 2024, and onsite at th… Read More
The gender gap in the African tech ecosystem manifests in various forms, including leadership representation, funding disparities, and pay gaps. To combat this gender bias, Lagos Startup Wee… Read More
Nala, a fintech startup that started out with affordable money transfers in Tanzania, just raised $40 million in a Series A led by San Francisco-based Acrew Capital, with contributions from… Read More
Mobility Dethrones Fintech in H1 2024 Funding Report🍔 Quick Bite: There was a shift in African startup funding in H1 2024; Mobility zoomed past Fintech to become the hottest sector… Read More
In the first half of 2024, African startups raised approximately $652.4 million in venture and debt funding. This figure marks a weighty decrease of about 50.2% compared to the $1.31 bi… Read More
For the seven years Femi Benson* has been selling gadgets in Computer Village, he never defaulted on his shop rent payment until earlier this year. His business, with a staff of o… Read More
It’s Friday! Shut down your laptops and enjoy the short weekend. Monday would be here in no time.Before we go into the stories for today, we asked a question in our last newsletter:Whi… Read More
If you run a POS business in Nigeria then you've likely heard the news: the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has mandated registration with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) by July 7, 202… Read More
KuCoin, the global cryptocurrency exchange platform has announced that it will begin a 7.5% VAT tax on the transaction fees of all its users in Nigeria. The company made this known in a post… Read More
Welcome to the first edition of the Level Up newsletter. I’m Jesutofunmi, and I’ll be your guide on this adventurous career growth journey.I’ll also be providing answers to… Read More
Budget phone options are improving in 2024, offering decent displays, cameras, and battery life without breaking the bank. Since Itel’s rebrand last year, they have consistently releas… Read More
Africa's tech scene is evolving rapidly, but keeping up with the latest jobs, opportunities, trends, and skills can feel impossible. That's why a curated tech career newsletter, delivering e… Read More
In Zimbabwe, the entry of Starlink, Elon Musk’s disruptive satellite internet platform, is causing a stir. After getting a license two months back, the service plans to launch in the t… Read More
What does "growth" on Instagram even mean?For creators, it can be anything from reaching new customers organically to boosting engagement on posts, growing your follower base, or ultimately… Read More
VezoPay Launches New Payment Ring in South AfricaImage Source: Gauteng NewsWhen you hear the word "ring," you might think of a dazzling engagement ring, a piece of jewellery, or the legendar… Read More
Uganda has hiked import duties by 25% on all electric vehicles coming into the country, a big jump from 0% in the past fiscal year. This hike is in response to the rise in electric car impor… Read More
As enterprises in West Africa embrace cloud computing, many are warming up to embark on their AIOps journeys as well. The use of big data analytics, AI and ML technologies for IT operations… Read More
On the morning of July 13, 2020, Tyrese Haspil, in a black suit and an opaque face mask, trailed his former boss, Fahim Saleh, into the elevator of his condominium in Manhattan, New York. Th… Read More
Meta Opens the Door to Monetisation for Nigerian, Kenyan, and Ghanaian Creators🍔 Quick Bite: Content Creators in Nigeria and Ghana are now eligible to earn money on Facebook and Inst… Read More
The maiden edition of the African Technology Expo 2024 after two days of engaging discussions and networking among over 4,000 local and international stakeholders in Africa’s tech ecos… Read More
In 2018, Immy Nakyeyune embarked on a transformative journey, founding Mkazipreneur with a resolute mission: to support women entrepreneurs across Africa. Through strategic funding and purpo… Read More
WhatsApp Web lets you use WhatsApp on your laptop or PC, perfect if you're tired of reaching for your phone constantly while at work or away from your Android or iPhone.With this feature, yo… Read More
In a high-stakes tussle over airwaves, Vodacom took MTN, Cell C, and Liquid Intelligent Technologies to court, challenging the legality of their spectrum pooling arrangements. The conflict… Read More
The UnwindFest Mixer, which took place at The Garden, Ikoyi, Lagos on the 25th of June, ended on a resounding note. Organized by YellowLyfe, this year’s event drew over 300 guests from… Read More
Content creators in Nigeria can now earn money from ad revenue from Facebook and Instagram as the country has become eligible. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, made t… Read More
The Nigerian telecom sector has reached a significant milestone, as it now locally produces all SIM cards for its telecom sector, moving from its reliance on the importation of SIM cards.Thi… Read More
The vibrant community of Nigerian tech professionals in the UK inviting you to attend an inspiring event titled "Connect & Ignite: Building Prosperity Through Collaboration & Commun… Read More
Bvndle, a new loyalty platform, announced its official launch today, promising to revolutionise how customers earn rewards and engage with their favourite brands. Combining cutting-edge tech… Read More
Have you wondered which phone to upgrade to? Well, if you’re a big phone enthusiast looking for the latest and greatest, then this review is for you! Today, we’re comparing two o… Read More
In South Africa, fifth-generation connectivity networks have yet to make good on their promise of substantially lower latency for users. Per a new speed test by Ookla, a global frontli… Read More
Heifer International Nigeria is pleased to announce the top 5 finalists of the AYuTe Africa Challenge Nigeria 2024, an enterprise development program designed to identify, nurture, and suppo… Read More
From July 1, 2024, South Africa’s Revenue Service (SARS) and Customs will effectuate new rules on small online orders entering the country. Revealed in early June, the regulation will… Read More
CRED, an Indian fintech unicorn, launched in-store payments at major retailers earlier this year. Following successful pilots, they're now strategically expanding the service to select store… Read More
The big three! #1 Sensitive Data of Nigerian Citizens Sold Online for Just 100 NairaImage Credit: BBC A digital rights organisation, Paradigm Initiative, has revea… Read More
In April 2023, Tecno launched the Spark 10 series across several African markets, including Uganda, Nigeria, and Kenya. Building upon the success of previous Spark lines, particularly the we… Read More
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Proparco, a development finance agency and a subsidiary of the Agence Française de Développement Group have joined forces to fin… Read More
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has begun paying out the trapped funds of depositors at the now-defunct Heritage Bank.On June 3, 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria revoked th… Read More
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has begun paying out the trapped funds of depositors at the now-defunct Heritage Bank. On June 3, 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria revoked t… Read More
In a move to tackle energy shortages, the Zimbabwean government has announced plans to install its first solar panels on the Kariba dam, Africa's largest man-made dam. The project is expecte… Read More
On Tuesday, Nvidia surpassed Microsoft to become the world's most valuable public company, with a market cap of $3.34 trillion. The milestone comes after a remarkable 170% surge in its share… Read More
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority has granted regulatory approvals to Polish drone maker Farada Groups to establish a drone manufacturing plant at Korza Technopolis, a large technology hub… Read More
When I started my career in Product Management, I felt like I was navigating a maze without a map in hand. Product management has a unique blend of strategic planning, technical know-how, an… Read More
BYD, the Chinese firm that in the past year became the world’s largest EV maker, has tied up with Ampersand, a Kigali-based e-motorbike taxi pioneer. Both parties want to work on advan… Read More
UnwindFest, created by YellowLyfe, brings together industry leaders, creative minds, tech enthusiasts, and ambitious entrepreneurs to connect and unwind.Following the resounding success of t… Read More
Africa Data Centres (ADC), a division of the Cassava Technologies group, has secured over $109 Million in funding to expand its capacity in South Africa. This funding was facilitated b… Read More
The Africa Technology Expo is set to take place this weekend, Saturday, June 22, 2024. Headline sponsored by MTN Nigeria and Fidelity Bank, the event is dedicated to giving attention to Afri… Read More
Programming is a field that’s always evolving and always needed, powering everything from apps to the internet itself. That’s why picking the right laptop is ideal for turning th… Read More
