Nigeria’s Newly Proposed National ID Gets Cold Reception
Nigeria new national ID gets cold reception from Nigerians who sees it as an avenue to loot public funds without achieving anything. The Nigerian government has revealed its plans to roll out a fresh, multipurpose national identification system, one proposed to come with payment integrations and social service delivery functions.
213 Business Ideas in Zimbabwe to Start This Year
Interested in starting a tech business in Zimbabwe? We put together 213 of the best business ideas you can start in Zimbabwe today. This article delves into the realm of innovation, presenting a comprehensive guide to unleashing the entrepreneurial spirit and thriving in the ever-evolving ecosystem of Zimbabwe. Why Zimbabwe?
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, From Prison to President in 20 Days
Propelled to power from humble roots despite never holding national elected office, Senegal’s president Bassirou Diomaye Faye. He defied the odds by promising radical change and being guided by a charismatic mentor. Commonly known as Diomaye, which means “the honourable one” in the local Serer language, he won the March
Microsoft Faces Legal Battle in South Africa
Microsoft legal issues in South Africa, this pending case mirrors the tech giant’s ongoing legal battles in European countries. The antitrust agency of South Africa, the Competition Commission (CompCom) is on the move to open an investigation into Microsoft Azure’s cloud computing licensing practices in the country. The Commission, according to
African Tech VC Funding Declined 51% YoY in Q1 2024
African tech VC funding Q1 2024 declined to 51.36% from the previous year according to BD Funding Tracker. The global funding crunch has continued to hit the African tech ecosystem. In Q1 2024, startups on the continent raised at least $369 million across 64 publicly announced deals, a 51.36% plunge
YouScribe Expands to Ghana in Partnership with Digital Virgo & MTN
YouScribe expands to Ghana, an Orange-owned next-gen reading service provider with operations in Africa, has expanded its offering to Ghana. YouScribe, a France-based, Orange-owned next-gen reading service provider with operations in Africa, has expanded its offering to Ghana. The platform has partnered with Digital Virgo, a leading mobile payment specialist,
Allen Onyema, From a Lawyer to Founder of Nigeria’s Leading Airline
If you think of a Nigerian of Igbo extraction with the typical zero-to-hero story and no history of politics attached, the name of Air Peace boss, Allen Onyema would come top on the list with the likes of Innocent Chukwuma of Innoson Motors. For many, Onyema came to the fore
Thepeer, a startup facilitating inter-wallet operability in Africa is shutting down
Thepeer is shutting down three years after raising nearly $2.5 million from angel investors, institutional investors and other startups like Ezra Olubi, Byld Ventures and Stitch, respectively. The fintech cited compliance issues and the slow adoption of wallets as a payment method. “Our unique service had its challenges, the first
Kenyan Traveltech Triply is the Third African Startup in YC 2024 Winter Batch
Kenyan Traveltech Triply has joined Y Combinator’s 2024 winter batch as the third African company selected. In January, Benjamin Dada reported that only three African startups joined Y Combinator’s (YC) 2024 winter batch: two Nigerian fintech companies, Cleva and Miden, and an unknown Kenyan traveltech startup. The startup is Triply, formerly
Top 17 Things to Do in Madagascar This Year
Located several hundred miles off the coast of Mozambique, Madagascar is one of the most unique places on Earth. It is a land with many different faces—golden shores, lush mountains, jagged limestone karsts, and plunging, arid canyons. These eclectic habitats are home to an incredible variety of wildlife, 90% of
