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Amazon’s entry into South African e-commerce slated for 2024

Amazon will launch its second locally-dedicated website in Africa next year, with its South African expansion. The e-commerce company currently operates in Egypt.

Andela wants to bolster global remote tech hiring with AI

Andela has launched an integrated, end-to-end platform to drive global remote tech hiring.

Ex-NIBSS CTO at NCC: Will Nigerian telcos and banks finally call a truce?

The former director of tech and ops at NIBSS is now leading the Nigerian Communications Commission. Can his expertise resolve the USSD debt dispute between telcos and banks?

Nigeria’s internet remains costly as data depletion worsens

In Nigeria, the cost of mobile internet is high. However, data depletion remains a widespread problem for subscribers despite substantial plans.

Breaking: truQ secures ₦2.5 million as TC Moonshot Battlefield winner

truQ, a Nigerian logistics startup, emerged as the champion in the first-ever TC Moonshot Battlefield by TechCabal, securing a ₦2.5 million prize. The second-place spot was claimed by Jamit, a social audio network.

Tinubu makes key appointments in communication, innovation and digital economy sectors

Bola Tinubu, the President of Nigeria has approved the appointment of executives to lead NITDA, NCC, NDPB, NIGCOMSAT and NIPOST

Sony wants to invest $10 million in Africa’s entertainment sector

Sony has launched a $10 million innovation fund to invest in early-stage entertainment startups in Africa

Payhippo appoints new CEO, as Bijesse joins board

YC-backed Nigerian fintech startup, Payhippo has appointed Dami Olawoye as its new chief executive officer. The outgoing CEO, Zach Bijesse will join the startup's board.

“Netflix and chill” is no longer free for Kenyans

In September 2021, global streaming platform, Netflix launched a free mobile plan offering for Android users in Kenya.

Tulsa-based WriteSea acquires CoverAI, a Nigerian AI startup

Tulsa-based WriteSea has acquired CoverAI, a three-month-old Nigerian startup, in an undisclosed deal.

How healthtech startups are addressing Africa’s mental health problem

In Africa, healthtech startups like Nguvu Health Clafiya, The Pocket Couch, Ahkili, and Shamiri, are providing access to mental healthcare.

BD Insider 199: Telkom Kenya gets new ownership

August saw the formation of a Kenyan parliamentary committee tasked with investigating the operations and activities of Sam Altman's crypto initiative, Worldcoin, within the nation.