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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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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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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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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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Moniepoint is planning to leverage M&A for its next growth stage

After Moniepoint led Payday’s $3 million seed round in March 2023, it was rumoured that the company wants to acquire the neobank in a cash and equity deal for under $40 million.

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How collaboration between banks and fintech is driving financial inclusion in Africa

Closer collaboration between banks and fintech companies is a positive development and has the biggest potential to drive financial inclusion in Africa.

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How the cash shortage impacted B2B payments in Nigeria

The ongoing demonetisation policy in Nigeria has surged digital payments in the B2B ecosystem. For instance, Duplo recorded a 34% increase in its virtual accounts usage.

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1 in 4 Africans was affected by internet shutdowns in 2022

Africa is the second most intensive continent by internet censorship after Asia: in addition to multi-year restrictions, five African countries censored the internet 13 times in 2022.

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10 financial lessons from Oluwatosin Olaseinde for 2023

Founder of Money Africa and Ladda, Oluwatosin Olaseinde shares 10 financial lessons that should guide your financial decisions for 2023.

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Understanding the technologies that will power Nigeria’s 2023 general elections

"The system of using the BVAS for the conduct of elections has come to stay. There’s no going back," Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman, says.

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Five female-focused accelerator programs for African founders

Female entrepreneurs, specifically in the tech space, continue to face daunting challenges such as restrictive social norms, limited access to funding, and working within male-dominated industries which limits their potential.

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Jack Dorsey is back in Africa, this time for Crypto

"Finally back in Ghana," Jack Dorsey, former Twitter CEO tweeted on Monday, December 5, 2022. Jack was in Ghana to attend the Africa ₿itcoin Conference.

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