How the 2023 predictions by African investors turned out

We evaluated African investors' predictions on Series A funding, global VC, fintech consolidation, valuations cut, identity startup growth, and the return of global talent.

As drones take off in Africa, familiar concerns linger

It is quite concerning that drones while having the potential to drive economic development, can also be weaponised and utilised by insurgents, terrorists, and criminal networks.

Next-gen connectivity wants attention in Africa’s broadband discourse

Operators are increasingly investing in expensive internet infrastructure to unlock economic growth, but adoption generally remains slow.

As the new CEO of Binance, Richard Teng faces an uneasy task turning fortunes around

Changpeng Zhao's successor has a pivotal role to play in restoring Binance's reputation and preparing the crypto industry for a compliance-forward era.

The most funded African startups in 2023

We curated the most funded African startups in 2023.

Nigeria’s electoral tech failure raises questions on transparency

Despite INEC's assurances to enhance Nigeria's electoral technology, its continued failure is eroding voter confidence.

15 expert tips on how to excel as a marketer in a VC-funded startup

Marketing leaders at Flutterwave, Piggyvest, Bumpa, and Fleri, share tips on how marketers can excel in their roles at VC-funded startups.

Japa ranks among the top 3 savings goals for Nigerians, PiggyVest says

The emigration from Nigeria, often referred to as "Japa," ranks as the third most common savings goal among Nigerian income earners, according to the PiggyVest Savings Report 2023.

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.

What is the role of Product Partnership Managers?

Using Bread, Benjamin explained the role of Partnership managers and Product Partnership managers

Top podcasts to stay up to date with the African tech ecosystem

Africa's tech ecosystem has grown in recent years with the sector generating a wide range of interesting news, conversations, and topics around fundraising, acquisitions, mergers, unicorns, and much more.