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Bola Tinubu and his plans for Nigeria’s tech ecosystem

Bola Tinubu and his plans for Nigeria’s tech ecosystem

At 4am on Wednesday, Bola Ahmed Tinubu was announced as Nigeria’s President-elect. While questions continue over the legitimacy of the elections, it’s worth reviewing Tinubu’s plans for the technology sector. It will let us know…

Jumia now responsible for the sale of defective merchandise

Jumia now responsible for the sale of defective merchandise

Jumia, Africa’s largest ecommerce company, can now be held responsible for any disputes resulting from third-party transactions made through its platform, after reviewing its terms and conditions. This development is a result of COMESA’s (the…

SA’s tech startup ecosystem is slowing down: Can a Startup Act resurrect it?

SA’s tech startup ecosystem is slowing down: Can a Startup Act resurrect it?

According to data by venture funding tracker Africa: The Big Deal, out of the “Big 4” tech ecosystems in Africa, South Africa recorded the second highest year-on-year decline in the value of deals in 2022,…

Dr. Simpa Dania is digitising healthcare throughout Africa to save lots of extra lives

Dr. Simpa Dania is digitising healthcare throughout Africa to save lots of extra lives

In this special episode of My Life in Tech, we speak with Dr. Simpa Dania whose startup, Healthstack, helps healthcare providers across Africa digitise healthcare operations in order to improve operations and save more lives.…

Bola Tinubu’s Presidential election victory places BVAS and expertise within the highlight once more

Bola Tinubu’s Presidential election victory places BVAS and expertise within the highlight once more

On Wednesday morning, Nigeria’s electoral body announced Bola Tinubu as the winner of the 2023 Presidential election. In a tight three-way race, many expected that technology would ensure transparency. But the election ends on a…

Will CBN’s new guidelines on tenure limits result in management modifications at banks?

Will CBN’s new guidelines on tenure limits result in management modifications at banks?

In news that could have easily slipped under the radar last week, Nigeria’s Central Bank announced an important change in the tenure limits of banking executives and non-executive directors. The most significant shift by the…

Sasol launches enterprise capital fund for greentech startups

Sasol launches enterprise capital fund for greentech startups

South African chemicals and energy company Sasol has announced that it has established Sasol Ventures to advance its decarbonisation and 2050 net zero ambitions through venture capital. The fund will pursue investments in start-up and…

Learn how to apply for a passport on-line in Kenya

Learn how to apply for a passport on-line in Kenya

TechCabal Different countries in Africa like Nigeria have migrated their passport application processes to virtual platforms. Kenya is also not left out. Thanks to the online application system, applying for a Kenyan passport is now…

Nigeria positioned on FATF gray record

Nigeria positioned on FATF gray record

The global watchdog for money laundering and terrorist financing, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), has placed Nigeria on its grey list. The FATF has 40 recommendations that provide guidelines for a country’s financial system…

South Africa has been grey-listed by the FATF: What does it imply?

South Africa has been grey-listed by the FATF: What does it imply?

On February 24, the international financial crime watchdog the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) announced that South Africa has been added to its “grey list” of countries placed under scrutiny to implement standards to prevent…

Subsequent Wave: Africa’s election season comes with danger traders can not ignore

Subsequent Wave: Africa’s election season comes with danger traders can not ignore

In the past few weeks, Nigeria has been caught up in an election fever that reached a bubbling temperature yesterday and continues to trend. Six months ago, Kenya was in these same crosshairs. For both…

Moove drivers protest in Lagos over continued frustration

Moove drivers protest in Lagos over continued frustration

The sight of a Suzuki Alto or S-Presso moving on the streets in the posh parts of Lagos is not unfamiliar. While the vehicle might seem out of place in the upscale areas, it serves…