Iyanda Iyanda

All you need to know about Uber’s digital wallet, Uber Cash, launch in Africa

How you can make money from cryptocurrencies, and how to avoid getting scammed. For the purpose of this article, I focus on Bitcoin.

Foodledoodle, cloud kitchen by the founders of HotelOnline launch in Kenya

Foodledoodle, the first cloud kitchen in Kenya, has been launched by Achieng Butler, erstwhile Senior Vice President of Airtel Money and the co-founders of HotelOnline, Havar Bauck and Endre Opdal.

Netflix signs Multi-Title Deal with Nigerian Producer Mo Abudu

Netflix has signed a deal with celebrated Nigerian producer, Mo Abudu

10 startups in Africa4Future Aerospace Accelerator 2020 Cohort unveiled in a virtual showcase

10 startups are in Africa4Future Aerospace Accelerator 2020 cohort. Four of the ten startups in the 2020 cohort are from Nigeria. All the 10 startups were unveiled in a virtual showcase organised by CcHUB, BizLab and GIZ.

MultiChoice to bring Netflix and Amazon Prime Video to DStv

MultiChoice Group has signed deals with Netflix and Amazon. This deal will give MultiChoice subscribers access to Netflix and Amazon Prime Video content.

Xcard wins $300 grant and partnership with FCMB from EPIC Pitch

The ₦100,000 cash is of little benefit to us. The opportunity to partner with FCMB is why we participated in the competition, Xcard team said.

Digital banks: ALAT, Kuda, Rubies, Eyowo, V by VFD, and Sparkle compared

After 75-year-old Wema bank launched ALAT in 2017, we have witnessed the launch of a digital bank every year since then.

DevOps specialists earn big, top three for engineering roles—Stack Overflow

DevOps specialist and Site Reliability Engineer are among the best-paying developer roles, according to a survey of 65,000 developers across 186 countries.

Sparkle, by former Diamond bank CEO Uzoma Dozie, finally goes live. Here is all you need to know.

The former Diamond Bank CEO Uzoma Dozie has announced the official launch of his new digital bank, Sparkle. This announcement comes 11 months after he mooted the idea in August 2019. How does Sparkle stand against the likes of Kuda, Rubies and ALAT by Wema?

NCDC, MTN to work with four finalists of Venture Platform’s COVID-19 Innovation Challenge

MTN has announced its plan to work with four finalists of Ventures Platform's COVID-19 Innovation Challenge, alongside the NCDC and LASRIC.

Nigerian Techpreneurs to Support People Affected by COVID-19 Through December

A group of Nigerian tech entrepreneurs have come together to crowdsource funds to stimulate the economy. They are providing funds for people affected by COVID-19.

Imagine Theranos Was Successful: What Can We Learn From The Failed Biotech Startup?

Five lessons entrepreneurs can learn from the rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos.