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.
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.
Is debt financing ideal for African startups in a funding winter?
African startups secured $1.5B in debt financing in 2022, marking a staggering 160% YoY growth amid a funding winter. Yet, with rising global interest rates and currency depreciation concerns, viability remains a crucial question.
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.
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.
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.
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.