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Digital Payment: South Africans shift away from cash and card. Why does it matter?
South Africans are rapidly transforming their payment habits, with a notable shift towards digital alternatives such as direct-from-bank transfers and mobile wallets. This was contained...
The Rise of Graceful Exits: Okra’s Shutdown Marks a Maturing Trend in African Tech
When fintech startup Okra announced its shutdown earlier this year, it was tempting to file it under yet another failed venture in Africa’s high-stakes...
Motsepe, Milken Institute Launch $2 Million AI Prize to Boost Africa’s Manufacturing. Apply Now
The Milken Institute, in partnership with South African billionaire Dr. Patrice Motsepe, has launched a $2 million prize aimed at accelerating the use of...
How Nigeria Plans to Tackle MSME Financial Challenges With Its New National Credit Guarantee Board
The Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated the Board of Directors of the National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGC Ltd). The Board is a new...
“Empathy Over Judgment, They Deserve Recognition,” Investor Perspective Emerges Amid Okra’s Sudden Shutdown
Nigerian fintech startup Okra, a former darling of Africa's open banking scene, has ceased operations, sending ripples through the continent's tech community. The shutdown has...
9mobile, MTN to Launch National Roaming Deal Across Nigeria Before End of July
Telecom operators, 9mobile and MTN, have announced that their National Roaming deal, approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), will go live across the...
Lumi, Yoco, Bumpa and 7 Other Retail-Tech Platforms Empowering African SMEs
As amall and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make up the backbone of Africa’s economy, retail-tech platforms have become increasingly important in helping them scale operations. African...
What Are People Saying About Africa’s Retail-Tech Revolution?
As Africa’s informal economy transitions into the digital age, a new class of tech platforms is stepping up to modernise how small and medium-sized...
Lumi Business Launches Offline Mode, To Help Nigerian SMEs Without Internet
Lumi Business, a Lagos-based provider of payment, inventory, and accounting management software has launched Offline Mode, an upgrade to its point-of-sale (POS) software that...
Okra CEO Fara Ashiru Joins British Startup as Company Shut down. Here is how talents can avoid job loss during shake-ups
Young Nigerian tech founder Fara Ashiru Jituboh, who co-founded and previously served as CEO/CTO of the fintech company Okra, has departed the startup only...
Confide in AI, not Lawyers: Case Radar Uses AI to Democratize Legal Access in Nigeria
Creating a high-performing AI solution is a significant challenge, especially as the field rapidly evolves. Matching giants like OpenAI and Google usually demands massive...
Nigeria’s CAC Launches AI-Powered Business Registration Portal, Promises 30-Minute Certificate Delivery
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has launched a pilot artificial intelligence (AI)-powered company registration portal designed to simplify the registration process and cut down...
