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Nigeria trails South Africa and Kenya in Africa’s B2B payment revolution — Report

Kenya leads the way in payment automation, with 83.4% of Kenyans stating that their payment system was either semi-automated or fully automated, compared to Nigeria (79.9%), South Africa (71.69%) and Ghana (67.23%).

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6 metrics African startups must track to attract investors in 2023

Metrics empower investors to identify African startups with growth potential. Understanding them is vital for securing venture capital funding in 2023

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How does remote work affect African tech workers?

In 2023, a staggering 98% of remote workers express a preference for lifelong remote work, citing flexibility as a primary advantage. However, this work arrangement presents challenges, notably isolation and work-life balance issues..

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How 5G smartphones are changing the game in Africa

Despite Africa's slow progress in building the 5G network infrastructure, interest in joining the next stage of the internet revolution is still high.

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The African gaming market will be worth $1 billion by 2024 — Report

By 2024, African gaming is projected to be worth about $1 billion, according to data from research firm Newzoo. In 2022, games sold in the region generated $862.8 million in revenue, up 8.7% YoY.

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Is debt financing ideal for African startups in a funding winter?

Among the countries that embraced debt financing, Kenya stood out as the clear leader, raising an impressive $608 million.

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What is the impact of “the great market reset” on African startups?

VC investments in African tech dropped by 48% in the first half of 2023, we talk to Victor Asemota, an African tech entrepreneur on how this is affecting the ecosystem.

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Should African startups hire task-oriented or mission-oriented talents?

Tech companies can build high-performing teams that consistently meet objectives, drive innovation, and fuel organizational growth but they will need to get the right mix of talents to achieve that.

Cybersecurity

Nigerian Banks lose ₦472m to POS and mobile fraud in Q1

According to NDIC, the number of POS and mobile fraud cases increased by 19.51% in the first quarter of 2023. This is likely due to the growing popularity of these payment methods in Nigeria.

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Alternative funding sources for African startup founders

Oo Nwoye and Opeyemi Awoyemi talk about the African startup funding landscape and alternative funding sources for tech entrepreneurs.

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Requirements to obtain a UK Permanent Resident permit

What is UK's permanent resident or Indefinite Leave to Remain, eligibility and requirements to obtain permanent resident status?

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Juliet Ehimuan: Twelve years of leading Google in West Africa

In April 2011, Juliet Ehimuan was appointed as the second country manager for Google in Nigeria.

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