Today on #TechpointDigest, @nwokomachigo discusses the planned strike by Nigeria’s telecoms workers, @HeliumHealth’s Kenya launch, and...
Nigeria’s telco workers strike, Helium Health in Kenya, MarketForce acquires Digiduka
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Industrial strike actions to start today; Data and call services may be disrupted
Call and data services may be interrupted as the Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PTECSSAN) is set...
Fatura’s pre-series A funding, Ethio Telecom’s partial privatisation, YouTube’s latest ad ban
Today on #TechpointDigest, @jermah4 discusses Fatura’s latest funding, Ethiopia’s @ethiotelecom selling 40% of government-owned stake, and...
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#WorldBloodDonorDay: 5 startups improving access to safe blood in Africa
Between 2013 and 2016, the @WHO reported that blood donations in Africa, which rose from about 3.9m units to 4.4m units, represent only 50% of the...
5 platforms to get collateral-free loan for your small business in Nigeria
Getting a loan is an option if you need money for your business, but the thought of collateral is often a burden. That is why we have come up with...
South Africa regulating cryptocurrency, Nigeria’s new International Termination Rates, Toptal sues Andela
Today on #TechpointDigest, @OnomeOneyibo discusses South Africa regulating cryptocurrency, Nigeria's new International Termination Rates,@Toptal...
From ballot paper to blockchain ledger, can the tech behind Bitcoin heal Nigeria’s democracy?
Today, June 12, 2021, marks 22 years of uninterrupted democracy in Nigeria. But the core of democracy — elections — leaves much to be desired. We...
Global Wellness Day: Protecting mental health with technology
In celebration of #GlobalWellnessDay, we discuss how technology is protecting mental wellness, in Africa, and explore apps and platforms protecting...
Increase in fintech app installations, Apple Health new features, Plentywaka partners with GUO
Today on #TechpointDigest, @latoria_ria discusses the global increase in #fintech app installations, new Apple Health features for the elderly, and...
An insight into how Texas venture capital firm, Sputnik ATX, invests
As early-stage investors, @SputnikATX invests in founders on a mission. We spoke to @Austin_VC, a partner, to gain unique insights into the firm’s...
#TechpointDigest 100th edition, More on #TwitterBan, iOS, Android’s new features
Today on #TechpointDigest, @BoluAbiodun1 discusses #TechpointDigest 100th edition; more on #TwitterBan in Nigeria; and iOS, Android’s new features....