The pitch has always been compelling; millions of consumers across West Africa are underserved by traditional banks, disposable income is...

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Every week, someone tells me that AI will run businesses in five years. My answer is always the same: a...

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Nigeria remains the most active fintech market on the African continent. From payment infrastructure players like Flutterwave and Paystack to...

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In today’s world, stress, burnout, and untreated mental health challenges are at an all-time high. While digital health solutions are growing, they often struggle to reach the people who need them most, especially in underserved communities. That’s where Happyment Coin comes in. The Story Behind the Idea The idea was born out of a simple...

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In today’s business world, generative AI is no longer a futuristic buzzword. Whether you’re drafting a business proposal, designing a flyer, generating marketing videos, or writing code, AI tools like ChatGPT, Grok, Veo 3, and Gemini can help you move faster and smarter. In the same way that mastering email and social media became non-negotiable...

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As connectivity, talent, and venture capital come together to empower a new generation of entrepreneurs, Africa’s tech sector is poised for a revolution. Kevin Dillon, a co-founder of the Africa Bridge Fund, claims that now is the ideal moment to unleash the continent’s potential in artificial intelligence and technology innovation. “Africa possesses all the necessary...

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By deploying a progressive and accelerated modernisation strategy, African financial institutions can fast-track their digital transformation to gain market share from mobile money operators, as well as deliver the level of customer experience needed to fend off neobank competitors. Africa’s financial services landscape has undergone seismic change over the past few decades, supported by an...

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In the race to build software products that matter, African tech teams are increasingly embracing agile methodologies. Not just because they’re fashionable, but because they work. At the core of this movement is Scrum—a powerful, lightweight framework enabling high-performing teams to deliver value faster, adapt quickly, and build with greater focus. As startups across the...

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