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Azu Ishiekwene’s New Book Challenges Age Myths in Tech: Empowering Midlifers for the Digital Age
In a world obsessed with youth and innovation, Nigerian media veteran Azu Ishiekwene is making a case for those who have lived long enough...
Silo Africa: How This Kenyan Agritech Startup Is Tackling Post-Harvest Loss for African Farmers
When Faith Koki Sammy founded Silo Africa, she set out to solve a crisis she knew all too well; the devastating post-harvest losses that...
Breni: How this Northern Nigerian Startup is Using AI to Transform Multilingual Learning for Students
Breni, the Northern Nigerian Startup Using AI to Transform Multilingual Learning for Students
How Car Washers in South Africa Can Now Receive Cashless Payments Through Street Wallet and Plush
Street Wallet, a South African cashless payment fintech, has struck a partnership with Plush Car Wash, one of the country’s leading car care brands,...
Reme-D: How Egypt’s Biotech Startup is Building Affordable Molecular Diagnostics to Transform Africa’s Healthcare
When Egypt confirmed its first COVID-19 case on 14 February 2020, the country was thrust into a diagnostic crisis. Test kits were scarce, imports...
Nigeria at 65: 11 Homegrown Tech Innovations Shaping the Nation’s Digital Future
As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, the spotlight often falls on politics, governance, and the economy. Yet, beneath the weight of history, a...
What Kenya’s Chpter Co-Founders Stepping Down Means for African Startups
Kenyan social commerce startup, Chpter, is undergoing a leadership shift as co-founders Tesh Mbaabu and Mesongo Sibuti step down from day-to-day operations. The move restores...
How Neibar is Connecting Givers and Receivers Through an App for Pre-Owned Items
In 2024, Ugandan software developer Namwanza Ronald launched Neibar, an app designed to let people give away pre-owned items for free. The platform tackles two...
Afritech 5.0 Secures Big-Name Sponsors, Signaling Tech’s Expanding Footprint in Africa
The upcoming Afritech 5.0 conference is gaining momentum as industry heavyweights, including the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), itel, Digital Realty, Skot Communications, and the...
Nigerian Tech Firm, Bloocloud Tek, Unveils BlooHR to Ease Payroll Headaches for Businesses
For many businesses across Nigeria, running payroll often feels like a monthly battle with outdated spreadsheets and scattered records. Now, Bloocloud Tek Consult has...
Heala: How this Nigerian Startup is Digitising Healthcare for Africans with AI-Powered Systems
When Nigeria went into lockdown in 2020, Ofuzim Anderson Oriahi, the CEO of Heala Tech, found himself confronting both a national crisis and a...
Lengo: How this Lagos Startup is Using AI and WhatsApp to Bring Visibility to Nigeria’s Businesses
Lagos-based startup, Lengo, founded in 2022, is using artificial intelligence to solve one of Africa’s biggest retail challenges: visibility into its vast informal market. According...
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