Nigerian Startup Mytherapist Connects Users to Therapists, Records 25K Users, 4K Paid Bookings
Nigerian mental health technology startup Mytherapist is helping individuals and couples access professional therapy through online consultations, appointment bookings and digital wellbeing tools, as...
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Nigerian mental health technology startup Mytherapist is helping individuals and couples access professional therapy through online consultations, appointment bookings and digital wellbeing tools, as it seeks to make mental healthcare more accessible and affordable. Founded in 2021...
Helium Health Secures $2.5m Google.org Grant to Deploy AI for Maternal Healthcare in Nigeria
Nigerian healthcare technology startup Helium Health has secured a $2.5 million grant from Google.org to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) solutions aimed at improving maternal healthcare delivery and reducing preventable deaths in Nigeria.
The funding will support the...
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YAKUB ABDULRASHEED - A Toronto-based Nigerian software engineer, Ikechukwu Anthony Attah, has built ikovia, a live AI-powered platform that makes Canada’s complicated immigration system easier to understand and navigate. Attah, founder of Ikovia, told Techparley Africa that...
Cameroonian Startup lensX Launches Centralised Online Marketplace, Eyes AI and AR-Powered Shopping
YAKUB ABDULRASHEED – A Cameroonian technology startup, lensX, has launched an online marketplace designed to connect businesses, vendors and customers across Africa, positioning itself as an Africa-focused alternative to established global e-commerce platforms such as Alibaba. The...
Habeeb Olufowobi: UT Arlington to Lead Critical AI Security Project for US Department of Energy’s Flagship Discovery Programme
A Texas university has been selected to help secure the next generation of American science, as Washington moves to ensure that artificial intelligence systems powering its most advanced research labs can be trusted. The University of Texas...
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Children, AI, and the Classroom: How Young Is Too Young to Use Tools Like ChatGPT, Grok, or Similar Platforms?
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in everyday learning, tools such as ChatGPT, Grok, and other generative AI platforms are finding their way within the reach of students at all levels. From writing assistance to concept explanation,...
In Lagos, where tech ambition often collides with structural inefficiencies, one startup is reshaping how African businesses access and leverage software talent. Techline.ng, founded by software engineer and architect Mike Ekeghe, has positioned itself as a...
Exclusive: How Le Roux Viljoen Is Building South Africa’s Surgical Theatre Assistance Network With Surgical Assistant and SurgiFlow
Operating theatres are among the most high-stakes environments in medicine, as every procedure requires a precisely coordinated team. Yet for years, surgeons in South Africa often struggle to find qualified medical officers (MOs) and general practitioners...
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Techparley Africa has announced the recipients of the Techparley's DRIVE100 2025 Awards, a five-category recognition honouring standout fellows of its flagship Drive100 Accelerator Programme, spotlighting founders whose work embodies impact, collaboration, clarity of vision, and community-driven...
Tech Founders Slam Glovo Over ‘Unprofessional Conduct’ Following Corporate Ewa Food Safety Outcry
The controversy surrounding Glovo Nigeria’s alleged impersonation of Lagos-based food vendor, Corporate Ewa has escalated beyond a single business dispute.
It is drawing sharp criticism from tech founders and industry professionals who now question the delivery giant’s...
TECHPARLEY AFRICA UNVEILS 2025 DRIVE100 SHORTLISTÂ
After a three (3) month race, where our team received and reviewed applications, we now come to the official unveiling of the Top 100 Stories that made it into #DRIVE100, our media accelerator programme where we...
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Notion vs Obsidian: Which Productivity Tool Fits Your Workflow?
In today's fast-paced digital world, productivity tools have become indispensable for students, founders, professionals, developers, writers, and researchers seeking to organise ideas, manage projects, and streamline workflows. Among the growing list of note-taking and knowledge management platforms,...
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Building a startup is often portrayed as an exciting journey filled with innovation, ambition, and the possibility of creating the next billion-dollar company. Behind the headlines celebrating successful founders, however, lies a less glamorous reality, long...
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Nigerian Startup Mytherapist Connects Users to Therapists, Records 25K Users, 4K Paid Bookings
Nigerian mental health technology startup Mytherapist is helping individuals and couples access professional therapy through online consultations, appointment bookings and digital wellbeing tools, as...
Helium Health Secures $2.5m Google.org Grant to Deploy AI for Maternal Healthcare in Nigeria
Nigerian healthcare technology startup Helium Health has secured a $2.5 million grant from Google.org to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) solutions aimed at improving maternal...
Nigeria, Türkiye Deepen Media Partnership to Combat Fake News, Strengthen AI Governance
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Kenya’s PayServe Seeks $1 Million Series A to Expand Property Management Automation Across Africa
Kenyan prop-tech and fintech startup PayServe is seeking to raise US$1 million in Series A funding to expand its technology platform that automates billing,...
Aramco Acquires 49% Stake in HUMAIN in $2.6bn Deal to Accelerate Saudi Arabia’s AI Ambitions
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Mastercard Partners EBank to Strengthen Digital Payments, Card Security in Egypt
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A Ugandan education technology startup, School Monitor Technologies (SMT), is expanding its efforts to transform school administration across Africa. The startup is using a cloud-based...
HAVELSAN Partners with DICON to Strengthen National Defence Technology
Nigeria is strengthening its domestic defence technology and manufacturing capabilities through a proposed partnership between Türkiye's defence technology company, HAVELSAN, and the Defence Industries...
Visa Partners Senegal Government to Accelerate Digital Payments, Financial Inclusion and Digital Transformation
Visa, the global digital payments company, has signed a two-year strategic partnership with Senegal’s Ministry of Telecommunications and Digital Affairs to accelerate the country’s...
Meet TrackMyCarNG: Nigerian Startup Using GPS Technology to Tackle Vehicle Theft and Improve Fleet Management
Vehicle theft, poor fleet visibility and the growing need to protect valuable automotive assets are creating opportunities for technology-driven solutions in Nigeria. TrackMyCarNG, a Nigerian...
NITDA, CBN Push Sovereign Cloud Initiative Ahead of 2027 Deadline
Nigeria is intensifying efforts to strengthen its digital sovereignty and protect its financial system as the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the...
