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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...
OpenAI Launches Sora App, a TikTok Rival Powered by AI Video
OpenAI has stepped directly into the social media arena with the launch of Sora, a short-form video app where every clip is generated by...
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For many businesses across Nigeria, running payroll often feels like a monthly battle with outdated spreadsheets and scattered records.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...
How Watu is Using Smartphone Loans to Power Financial Inclusion in Africa
Watu Credit, a Pan-African buy-now-pay-later firm, is betting on smartphones as the next frontier of financial inclusion in Africa. Once known primarily for financing...
Nigerian Food-Tech Startup Bets on Scale as It Targets Africa’s Digital Economy
A new generation of African startups is shifting the conversation around food, not just as a daily necessity but as an ecosystem ripe for...
How Clarrio is Using AI, Wearables and Predictive Data to Fight Chronic Diseases in Africa
Clarrio.ai, a predictive analytics startup, is using artificial intelligence to bridge Africa’s health data gap. The platform turns real-time physiological, behavioural, and environmental signals...
Oyewole Joledo: Building Safety Tech in Nigeria from Personal Conviction
Oyewole Oyelayo Joledo holds a master’s degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Ilorin, where his research focused on demand models for agricultural...
RescueTap’s London Pitch Puts African Safety Tech on Global Radar
RescueTap, an emergency and safety application developed in Africa, has captured the attention of global investors after a live pitch event in London. The...
Exclusive: Meet the Power Couple Behind Cofluenxa, the Startup Revolutionising Nigeria’s Creator and Influencer Marketing
Ganiyu Musa Babalola and Bakare Nisojuoluwa Teniola, the founders of Cofluenxa
eBay Bets on Social Commerce With Tise Acquisition
eBay has announced plans to acquire Tise, a Norway-based social marketplace platform known for its emphasis on sustainability and second-hand fashion. The move, expected...
What Street Wallet’s Acquisition of Digitip Means for South African Fintech
South African fintech Street Wallet, has acquired Digitip, a local startup, for an undisclosed amount. Street Wallet’s acquisition of Digitip marks a significant step...


