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Elevated gasoline costs elevate questions on the way forward for work in Nigeria

Elevated gasoline costs elevate questions on the way forward for work in Nigeria

The removal of fuel subsidy in Nigeria has led to a significant increase in commuting costs for workers. Both employers and employees share their challenges and express the need for cost-saving measures in the workplace.…

Two years post-acquisition, Paystack is increasing merchandise and gunning for roots in African markets

Two years post-acquisition, Paystack is increasing merchandise and gunning for roots in African markets

TechCabal spoke with Paystack’s chief operating officer about the company’s post-acquisition trajectory and relationship with acquirer Stripe. Paystack, one of the Y Combinator’s first bets in Africa, remains one of the continent’s most prominent startups.…

faucet into FULIZA loans 2023

faucet into FULIZA loans 2023

To help its M-PESA customers make purchases when they don’t have enough money in their account, Safaricom offers a continuous overdraft service called FULIZA. The FULIZA’s M-PESA overdraft service is available to customers who are…

Easy methods to verify SRD SASSA standing on-line 2023 

Easy methods to verify SRD SASSA standing on-line 2023 

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) provides financial assistance to vulnerable individuals through the Special Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. Checking your SRD SASSA status is essential to ensure that your application has been…

Tech builders in Nollywood try to resolve the business’s manufacturing and distribution issues

Tech builders in Nollywood try to resolve the business’s manufacturing and distribution issues

Nollywood is the second largest film industry in the world and contributes 2.3% to Nigeria’s GDP, and now filmmakers are creating startups to develop niche solutions for the industry. Last year, Nollywood, Nigeria’s film industry,…

A final-minute improve of FG’s borrowing threshold raises issues over rising debt

A final-minute improve of FG’s borrowing threshold raises issues over rising debt

Nigeria’s senate has raised the Ways and Means provision from 5% to 15% prompting important questions about rising debt and inflation.  Two days before the start of Bola Tinubu’s Presidency, members of the Nigerian senate…

Taxing creativity: Kenyan content material creators pushback in opposition to proposed taxes

Taxing creativity: Kenyan content material creators pushback in opposition to proposed taxes

Kenyans are opposed to the proposed Finance Bill 2023, which aims to take more money from their already thin pockets. The proposal also wants to receive revenues from content creators and could kill the launch…

As new gas costs hit N488 per litre in Lagos, Logistics startups will enhance costs by 50%

As new gas costs hit N488 per litre in Lagos, Logistics startups will enhance costs by 50%

“Fuel subsidies are gone!” With those words, an otherwise unexciting first speech by President Bola Tinubu soon became a trending topic. While the removal of fuel subsidies was written into law through the Petroleum Industry…

SA turns to tech to fight crime, as homicide price reaches 60,000 in 90 days

SA turns to tech to fight crime, as homicide price reaches 60,000 in 90 days

South Africa’s law enforcement agencies are integrating technology, including drones, to combat crime in the country. According to the latest statistics from the South African Police Service (SAPS), more than 6,200 people were murdered between…

Meet the Zambia startup utilizing area expertise to enhance farm yields

Meet the Zambia startup utilizing area expertise to enhance farm yields

Ignitos Space is a Zambia startups which uses space technology to bring more efficiency to the country’s agriculture sector. According to data by the World Bank, agriculture and agribusiness have contributed around 20% of Zambia’s…

Whereas Eyowo works to get its licence again, clients are utilizing inventive methods to maneuver cash out of the app

Whereas Eyowo works to get its licence again, clients are utilizing inventive methods to maneuver cash out of the app

Nearly a week after the CBN revoked Eyowo’s Microfinance bank license, its users are still unable to access the funds in the digital bank. As a result, some users have resorted to buying airtime and…

Uber Go is gaining traction in Lagos, however riders need extra

Uber Go is gaining traction in Lagos, however riders need extra

Uber’s cheaper ride-hailing option, Uber Go appears to be providing relief to Lagos residents. But riders say it can’t displace the market leaders because of some shortcomings. If you live in Lagos and you don’t…