African tech: startups, talents and investors

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Levi Cee

Content Writer | African tech storyteller | Tech Journalist

How does remote work affect African tech workers?

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..

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

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.

How TruQ got into three accelerators within three years

How TruQ got into three accelerators within three years

Within three years of its existence, Nigerian logistics startup TruQ has been part of three accelerators. CEO Williams Fatayo talks about how this enabled the growth of the startup.

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

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?

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

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.