African tech: startups, talents and investors

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Daniel Adeyemi

With 500,000 freelancers and remote workers using its platform, Raenest is profitable and ready to take over Africa

With 500,000 freelancers and remote workers using its platform, Raenest is profitable and ready to take over Africa

Why nearly half a million freelancers and remote workers across Africa rely on this two-year-old startup's product to process tens of millions of dollars monthly

Amenawon Esezobor’s remarkable journey to becoming a world-class software engineer

Amenawon Esezobor’s remarkable journey to becoming a world-class software engineer

Amenawon Esezobor has worked for some of Africa's most prestigious companies like Flutterwave, Stanbic IBTC, and Kobo360. Today, she’s a software engineer at Gallagher Re, one of the largest global reinsurance brokers.

Anchor, a Nigerian embedded finance platform, launches On Deck to educate Africans on fintech

Anchor, a Nigerian embedded finance platform, launches On Deck to educate Africans on fintech

Building on its outstanding performance in 2023 – processing over $450 million transaction volume – Anchor believes educating the public about financial literacy remains paramount to ensuring continued growth and financial inclusion.

ThriveAgric and Acorn Rabo Bank join forces to generate $56m million in carbon revenue for 30,000 Nigerian farmers

ThriveAgric and Acorn Rabo Bank join forces to generate $56m million in carbon revenue for 30,000 Nigerian farmers

Africa holds immense potential for carbon credits, yet it currently captures only 2% of its capacity.

Atinuke Idowu, Termii's Co-founder, on working behind the scenes and the rollercoaster ride of building a startup

Atinuke Idowu, Termii's Co-founder, on working behind the scenes and the rollercoaster ride of building a startup

"I've been entrusted with tasks that some might consider better suited for men, and I've consistently produced outstanding results."

Football has a big problem: passionate fans who are internet trolls

Football has a big problem: passionate fans who are internet trolls

Football is a beautiful game, but the beautiful game can turn ugly when fans take their frustration on players online.

Octamile introduces PayCover an AI-powered platform for insurance policy management

Octamile introduces PayCover an AI-powered platform for insurance policy management

PayCover offers four distinct features: a digital wallet, personalised insurance policies, automated reminders and flexible payment options.