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TikTok deletes 1.7M videos by Nigerian users in Q4 2023TikTok deletes 1.7M videos by Nigerian users in Q4 2023

The short video social media platform TikTok has deleted 1.7 million videos by Nigerian users during the fourth quarter of 2023.

byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Apr 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
Connecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 2 – Nigeria's king of micro-payments
Startups
Connecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 2 – Nigeria's king of micro-paymentsConnecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 2 – Nigeria's king of micro-payments
byPaula Gilbert
Apr 5, 2024
45 Min Listen
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Innovation Hub
Hot startup of the month: Nigeria's Tech HerfricaHot startup of the month: Nigeria's Tech Herfrica
byMatshepo Sehloho
Mar 28, 2024
1 Min Read
Paula Gilbert and Joe Mucheru in video split screen
Fintech
Interview: JUMO's Joe Mucheru on AI's role in fintechInterview: JUMO's Joe Mucheru on AI's role in fintech
byPaula Gilbert
Mar 28, 2024
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Innovation Hub
African governments must be enablers of innovationAfrican governments must be enablers of innovation
byThe Staff
Mar 14, 2024
1 Min Read
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Enterprise Technology
MTN appoints Ali Monzer as CEO in South SudanMTN appoints Ali Monzer as CEO in South Sudan
byPaula Gilbert
Mar 11, 2024
1 Min Read
Key adoption areas for machine learning in Africa
AI
Key adoption areas for machine learning in Africa
Key adoption areas for machine learning in Africa
Mar 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byFrancis Hook, Africa ICT Analyst
Emerging Technology
Bolt expands into Egypt
Bolt expands into Egypt
Mar 6, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Connecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 1 – Trending topics in 2024
Startups
Connecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 1 – Trending topics in 2024
Connecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 1 – Trending topics in 2024
Mar 5, 2024
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35 Min Listen
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Futuristic video call interface on human arm
AI
AI's impact on African telcos
AI's impact on African telcos
Feb 29, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChiti Mbizule Mutati, Special Correspondent
Four AI trends to look out for in 2024
AI
Four AI trends to look out for in 2024
Four AI trends to look out for in 2024
Feb 29, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
AI
The ethical considerations of AI in Africa
The ethical considerations of AI in Africa
Feb 28, 2024
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1 Min Read
byFrancis Hook, Africa ICT Analyst
Emerging Technology
Paramount+ streaming service to launch in Africa through MultiChoice
Paramount+ streaming service to launch in Africa through MultiChoice
Feb 27, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
GSMA, SA operators partner on API services to fight mobile fraud
Emerging Technology
GSMA, SA operators partner on API services to fight mobile fraud
GSMA, SA operators partner on API services to fight mobile fraud
Feb 26, 2024
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
Hot startup of the month: South Africa's Botlhale AI
Innovation Hub
Hot startup of the month: South Africa's Botlhale AI
Hot startup of the month: South Africa's Botlhale AI
Feb 23, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
MTN goes solar at SA head office
Innovation Hub
MTN goes solar at SA head office
MTN goes solar at SA head office
Feb 14, 2024
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
Google rebrands Bard AI as Gemini
AI
Google rebrands Bard AI as Gemini
Google rebrands Bard AI as Gemini
Feb 9, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Founders Factory Africa team group photo at a founder and investor mixer.
Startups
Founders Factory Africa: Partnerships are key to building successful startups
Founders Factory Africa: Partnerships are key to building successful startups
Feb 8, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMaeve de Bordóns Álvarez, Special Correspondent
Global 'funding winter' hits African tech startups
Startups
Global 'funding winter' hits African tech startups
Global 'funding winter' hits African tech startups
Jan 29, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
The Turaco team.
Innovation Hub
Kenya's Turaco aspires to insure 1 billion lives
Kenya's Turaco aspires to insure 1 billion lives
Jan 26, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Omdia: African cellular IoT connections will reach 35.6M by 2030
IoT
Omdia: African cellular IoT connections will reach 35.6M by 2030
Omdia: African cellular IoT connections will reach 35.6M by 2030
Jan 26, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Hologram projector screen with cloud system technology
Cloud Networking
Four African cloud startups to watch in 2024
Four African cloud startups to watch in 2024
Jan 25, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Moniepoint: AI is changing fintech for the better
AI
Moniepoint: AI is changing fintech for the better
Moniepoint: AI is changing fintech for the better
Jan 23, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Google study shows major AI interest from South Africans
AI
Google study shows major AI interest from South Africans
Google study shows major AI interest from South Africans
Jan 18, 2024
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
Bolt Kenya adds feature to stop offline trips
Emerging Technology
Bolt Kenya adds feature to stop offline trips
Bolt Kenya adds feature to stop offline trips
Jan 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Showmax 2.0 to launch in February
Social Technology
Showmax 2.0 to launch in February
Showmax 2.0 to launch in February
Jan 9, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
African startup funding down 39% in 2023, regional split improves
Innovation Hub
African startup funding down 39% in 2023, regional split improves
African startup funding down 39% in 2023, regional split improves
Jan 5, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Ericsson appoints new West Africa, Morocco VP
Enterprise Technology
Ericsson appoints new West Africa, Morocco VP
Ericsson appoints new West Africa, Morocco VP
Jan 4, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
SA's RedAcademy connects young people to IT jobs
Innovation Hub
SA's RedAcademy connects young people to IT jobs
SA's RedAcademy connects young people to IT jobs
Dec 28, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
ATF 2023: GrindTea founder Wandile Mthiyane on workplace diversity
Innovation Hub
ATF 2023: GrindTea founder Wandile Mthiyane on workplace diversity
ATF 2023: GrindTea founder Wandile Mthiyane on workplace diversity
Dec 27, 2023
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7 Min View
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Hot startup of the month: Nigeria's Enricher
Startups
Hot startup of the month: Nigeria's Enricher
Hot startup of the month: Nigeria's Enricher
Dec 20, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
AI
ATF 2023: Accenture's Nitesh Singh on harnessing AI for African business
ATF 2023: Accenture's Nitesh Singh on harnessing AI for African business
Dec 19, 2023
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Interview: Airtel Zambia's Natasha Mulowa on Airtel TV
Social Technology
Interview: Airtel Zambia's Natasha Mulowa on Airtel TV
Interview: Airtel Zambia's Natasha Mulowa on Airtel TV
Dec 15, 2023
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5 Min View
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Qualcomm launches 2024 Africa startup mentorship program
Innovation Hub
Qualcomm launches 2024 Africa startup mentorship program
Qualcomm launches 2024 Africa startup mentorship program
Dec 13, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Cloud Networking
ATF 2023: Google's Alex Okosi on AI, cloud & digital skills
ATF 2023: Google's Alex Okosi on AI, cloud & digital skills
Dec 12, 2023
byPaula Gilbert, Editor

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Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa speaking at a results presentation in Nairobi, Kenya in 2024.
Digital Inclusion
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2 Min Read
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Fiber optic cable
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Videos

Paula Gilbert and Tavonga Muchuchuti speaking at Africa Tech Festival 2024.
Fintech
ATF 2024: Tavonga Muchuchuti on building fintech in BotswanaATF 2024: Tavonga Muchuchuti on building fintech in Botswana
Matshepo Sehloho and Willie Ellis speaking at Africa Tech Festival 2024
Fintech
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Matshepo Sehloho and Oluwaseyi Kehinde-Peters speaking at Africa Tech Festival 2024.
Women in Tech
ATF 2024: PAWEN's Oluwaseyi Kehinde-Peters on empowering women in techATF 2024: PAWEN's Oluwaseyi Kehinde-Peters on empowering women in tech
Matshepo Sehloho and Rami Osman speaking at Africa Tech Festival 2024.
Connectivity
ATF 2024: MediaTek's Rami Osman on chipsets for AfricaATF 2024: MediaTek's Rami Osman on chipsets for Africa

Podcasts

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eCommerce
Connecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 8 – Driving e-commerce logisticsConnecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 8 – Driving e-commerce logistics
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Financial Inclusion
Connecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 7 – The fintech formulaConnecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 7 – The fintech formula
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Digital Divide
Nigerian soccer legend Asisat Oshoala advocates for women's tech literacyNigerian soccer legend Asisat Oshoala advocates for women's tech literacy
Connecting Africa Podcast logo
Financial Inclusion
Connecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 6 - Building next-gen payment systemsConnecting Africa Podcast: S3 Ep. 6 - Building next-gen payment systems
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