Victoria Fakiya

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BURN bags $80M to expand clean cookstoves in Africa

1 day ago | techpoint.africa | Victoria Fakiya

Vitayu,Victoria from Techpoint here,Here’s what I’ve got for you today:BURN bags $80M to expand clean cookstoves in AfricaAfrica’s tech hype is real. So why the global blind spot?
Kenyan ISPs block Telegram during protest coverage ban

2 days ago | techpoint.africa | Victoria Fakiya

Bonjour,Victoria from Techpoint here,Here’s what I’ve got for you today:Kenyan ISPs block Telegram during protest coverage banWhy Nigeria’s new data law matters to startupsZuvy founders step down as BAS takes overKenya has started blocking access to Telegram as protests flare up across the country, with data from Internet watchdog NetBlocks showing that the popular messaging app, as of yesterday, was either partially or completely inaccessible on several networks.
South Africa launches two platforms to boost local eCommerce

3 days ago | techpoint.africa | Victoria Fakiya

Goddag,Victoria from Techpoint here,Here’s what I’ve got for you today:SA launches two platforms to boost local eCommerceMeet the startup making medical compliance easy in AfricaLagos rolls out digital IDs for all buildingsSouth Africa is about to get a major digital boost.
Takealot rakes in R15B as it gears up for Amazon battle in South Africa

4 days ago | techpoint.africa | Victoria Fakiya

Cześć,Victoria from Techpoint here,Here’s what I’ve got for you today:Takealot rakes in R15B as it gears up for Amazon battleAI is helping Rwanda build smarter clinicsChowdeck acquires Mira to go beyond deliveryPaidHR bags $1.8M to grow cross-border payrollTakealot is still holding strong as South Africa’s eCommerce champ and despite all the buzz around Amazon’s arrival, it’s not backing down anytime soon.
Somalia’s first Stock Exchange goes live

5 days ago | techpoint.africa | Victoria Fakiya

Dobriy den,Victoria from Techpoint here,Here’s what I’ve got for you today:Somalia’s first Stock Exchange goes liveCape Town approves 1,100 new ride-hailing licencesDStv Premium gets VIP help lineFor the first time in its modern history, Somalia now has a stock exchange.
Sabi slashes headcount by 20%, goes all in on minerals

1 week ago | techpoint.africa | Victoria Fakiya

Hyvää päivää,Victoria from Techpoint here,Here’s what I’ve got for you today:Sabi lays off 20% of its headcount, goes all in on mineralsNo more surprise USSD bills from banksUS now screens your tweets for student visaSabi is switching lanes and switching hard.
No NIN, No credit: FG rolls out new policy

1 week ago | techpoint.africa | Victoria Fakiya

Hola,Victoria from Techpoint here,Here’s what I’ve got for you today:No NIN, No credit: FG rolls out new policyHello Tractor is turning equipment into shared wealthStarlink lights up Guinea-Bissau’s skiesSo, here’s the latest gist: The Nigerian government is changing the loan game, big time. From now on, your credit score will be tied directly to your NIN (that’s your National Identification Number, in case you forgot).
AI is coming for corporate jobs, says Amazon boss

1 week ago | techpoint.africa | Victoria Fakiya

Tungjatjeta,Victoria from Techpoint here,Here’s what I’ve got for you today:AI is coming for corporate jobs, says Amazon bossNigeria’s Bosun Tijani elected vice-chair of ITUStarlink’s licence standoff: Who’s in the right? Looks like Amazon is bracing for some big shifts in how work gets done. CEO Andy Jassy is betting hard on generative AI, and according to a memo first seen by CNBC, he’s already telling staff that the company will likely need fewer corporate workers in the future. Why?
Ads are coming to WhatsApp finally

1 week ago | techpoint.africa | Victoria Fakiya

Shalom,Victoria from Techpoint here,Here’s what I’ve got for you today:Ads are coming to WhatsApp finallyLemFi steps into credit space with UK buyoutinDrive to face Lagos Assembly over driver petitionsBig moves are coming to your chats and feeds. After over a decade of ad-free messaging, Meta is officially rolling out ads to WhatsApp. Yes, that WhatsApp.
Telcos roll out the red tape for Starlink

1 week ago | techpoint.africa | Victoria Fakiya

Geiá sou,Victoria from Techpoint here,Here’s what I’ve got for you today:Telcos roll out the red tape for StarlinkWhat really went wrong at Vendease? Moove eyes unicorn status with new $300M raiseIf you ask me what’s up with the South Africa vs. Starlink drama, I’d say, I’m tired. But apparently, the telcos are not. In my head, they basically said, “Tired? How dare you, Latoria Victoria? People love this saga, and you’re here to serve the readers. Don’t dull!” So, here we are with the latest tea.