Teenage tech wiz, Lesley John Jumbo started building gesture-controlled toy cars and smart gloves for the blind just a year after attending a tech boot camp. He hopes to get more Nigerians interested in hardware. techpoint.africa/2023/04/13/hho…

Job security has taken on a new meaning in the last decade. Finding an individual still carrying the mindset of having a lifetime career with a single employer has become scarce. And this is because job stability in the face of economic instability[…] zurl.co/Ihym

You could build the perfect startup and still lose everything Why? One word: Regulations. Recent crypto licensing news in Nigeria highlights a crucial lesson for ALL startups. A thread on navigating the regulatory maze 🧵👇

Mastercard and Smile ID collaborate to accelerate merchant onboarding in Africa. zurl.co/yxBU #Ad #Sponsored

I've got some news for startup founders. Techpoint Africa is hosting an event on leveraging FMCG strategies for product distribution. It's perfect for those looking to boost their startup's reach. Register here: bit.ly/4e6s9yT

Schneider Electric Expands Presence in Nigeria, Strengthens Commitment to Regional Business Growth. zurl.co/INDN #Ad #Sponsored

How APISentry is Tackling Africa’s Growing Cybersecurity Challenges zurl.co/6MEN #Ad #Sponsored

MultiChoice, the South African broadcaster, is seeking legal reforms in South Africa for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to restrict access to websites illegally streaming its licensed content. zurl.co/cUNX

Fidelity Bank and Mastercard launch cross-border payment solution in Nigeria zurl.co/sJsZ #Ad #Sponsored

Double the Budget-Friendly Options with TECNO’s POP 9 and SPARK 30C. zurl.co/WxMB #Ad #Sponsored

Wattnow, a Tunisian cleantech startup, has closed an undisclosed funding round to support its global expansion and promote sustainable energy solutions for businesses. zurl.co/wEAd

Malawi has partnered with Huawei to launch a Smart Village Initiative to enhance Internet access in rural areas. As of early 2024, the country has 5.86 million Internet users, with a 27.7% penetration rate zurl.co/CEfK

Paybox360: Revolutionizing Business Processes for African SMBs with a Strong Leadership Team and Global Vision. zurl.co/xtvQ #Ad #Sponsored

Nigerian telegram groups with over 250,000 members share illegally gotten nude content to the highest bidder. However, a new Telegram moderation policy could crack down on such groups. zurl.co/XsSO

AgDevCo, a specialist investor in African agriculture, has closed $32 million in funding from the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) to launch a new investment initiative to back African early-stage agribusinesses. zurl.co/IHYD

From Zazuu to Union54, and now ChitChat, what has changed in the past one year? To listen to the full episode, type 240 in the comment section and we'll be in your DM.