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Inside ConTech, the community for no-code creators in Africa

ConTech Africa is building a community for no-code tech professionals in Africa to learn, network and grow. Here's why and how far they have gone.

Kunda Kids secures $700K to teach African history to kids in the diaspora

Between 2017 and 2019, only 7% of all children books published in the UK contained characters from minority ethnic groups including those of African descent. Amidst this low percentage, the University of Manchester says 33.5% of the school population in the UK are from these minority groups.

In Q1 2023, Data breaches in Nigeria increased by 64%

The latest study by cybersecurity company Surfshark ranks Nigeria as the 32nd most breached country in Q1’2023. Globally, a total of 41.6 million accounts were breached last quarter.

Tyme raises $77.8 million to fuel global expansion

This comes as the group's South African flagship, TymeBank, celebrates its seven million customer milestone this month

BD Insider 163: Nigerian senate still wants to pass the NITDA Bill

The controversial NITDA bill might be passed by the Senate. we also explored the proposed launch of Africa's cheapest smartphone in Kenya, the latest about MTN mobile money operations in Cameroon and NigComHealth.

In July, Kenya will launch “the cheapest smartphone in Africa”

Following President Ruto's announcement on Kenya's plan to manufacture the cheapest smartphones in Africa, the country says the launch will hold in July.

Northern Nigeria tech entrepreneurs want to revamp the startup ecosystem

In 2016, two graduates from the University of Jos—Daser David and Hyginus Horson—founded nHub in Jos, making it the first tech and innovation hub in northern Nigeria. The following year, another innovation hub, CoLab launched in Kaduna.

Why Tizeti wants to improve broadband penetration in Cote d’Ívoire with Microsoft

Tizeti, a leading internet service provider in West Africa has partnered with Microsoft to improve broadband penetration in Cote d’Ívoire and bring internet access to almost five million people.

NUTM, a tech-focused varsity gets licence to operate in Nigeria

The Nigerian University of Technology and Management has been granted official university licence by the National Universities Commission.

Andela acquires Casana, a Munich-based network of IT talent

Andela, a pioneer of early software developer growth in Africa—now a “​​global network for remote technical talent” has acquired Casana, a Munich-based network of IT talent.

Will blockchain combat drug counterfeiting in Africa?

Every year, about 100,000 deaths are recorded in Africa due to counterfeit drug, experts say that blockchain technology is a solution to this menace.

Carry1st brings mobile Premier League to Africa

Carry1st has launched India's leading mobile esports and gaming platform in Africa. As the official licensor and publisher of Mobile Premier League (MPL) in Africa, Carry1st will enable new players to access one of the world's largest Paid Competitive Gaming (PGC) platforms.