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Somalia bans TikTok, Telegram and 1XBet
Social Technology
Somalia bans TikTok, Telegram and 1XBetSomalia bans TikTok, Telegram and 1XBet

Somalia's communications minister, Jama Hassan Khalif, has banned online platforms TikTok, Telegram and 1XBet over concerns related to the spread of explicit content, blackmail and promotion of gambling.

byMatshepo Sehloho
Aug 23, 2023
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1 Min Read
InDrive enters Lesotho, Bolt announces African milestones
Emerging Technology
InDrive enters Lesotho, Bolt announces African milestonesInDrive enters Lesotho, Bolt announces African milestones
byMatshepo Sehloho
Aug 21, 2023
1 Min Read
Edtech app G-Quiz helping Gambian students pass exams
Innovation Hub
Edtech app G-Quiz helping Gambian students pass examsEdtech app G-Quiz helping Gambian students pass exams
byYero S. Bah
Aug 7, 2023
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SA competition watchdog takes on Google, Apple, other online platforms
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SA competition watchdog takes on Google, Apple, other online platformsSA competition watchdog takes on Google, Apple, other online platforms
byPaula Gilbert
Aug 1, 2023
1 Min Read
Hot startup of the month: Nigeria's She Code Africa
Women in Tech
Hot startup of the month: Nigeria's She Code AfricaHot startup of the month: Nigeria's She Code Africa
byMatshepo Sehloho
Jul 28, 2023
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The state of Africa's edtech sector
Skills and Training
The state of Africa's edtech sectorThe state of Africa's edtech sector
byChiti Mbizule Mutati
Jul 26, 2023
1 Min Read
IBM: Egyptian & South African CEOs bank on advanced AI success
AI
IBM: Egyptian & South African CEOs bank on advanced AI success
IBM: Egyptian & South African CEOs bank on advanced AI success
Jul 25, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert
Connecting Africa Podcast S2 Ep. 9 – Financial literacy & wealth creation
Fintech
Connecting Africa Podcast S2 Ep. 9 – Financial literacy & wealth creation
Connecting Africa Podcast S2 Ep. 9 – Financial literacy & wealth creation
Jul 23, 2023
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41 Min Listen
byPaula Gilbert
The 100 most influential African leaders in 2023
Innovation Hub
The 100 most influential African leaders in 2023
The 100 most influential African leaders in 2023
Jul 21, 2023
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff
African telcos must prepare for sophisticated AI cyberattacks- Magix
AI
African telcos must prepare for sophisticated AI cyberattacks- Magix
African telcos must prepare for sophisticated AI cyberattacks- Magix
Jul 17, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert
MTN focuses on youth development in SA & Zambia
Innovation Hub
MTN focuses on youth development in SA & Zambia
MTN focuses on youth development in SA & Zambia
Jul 17, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho
Five African AI startups to watch in 2023
Startups
Five African AI startups to watch in 2023
Five African AI startups to watch in 2023
Jul 5, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho
Sedna technologies creating smart African mines
IoT
Sedna technologies creating smart African mines
Sedna technologies creating smart African mines
Jul 4, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho
Hot startup of the month: South Africa's GotBot
Innovation Hub
Hot startup of the month: South Africa's GotBot
Hot startup of the month: South Africa's GotBot
Jun 30, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho
Connecting Africa Podcast S2 Ep. 8 – Empowering the African diaspora
Fintech
Connecting Africa Podcast S2 Ep. 8 – Empowering the African diaspora
Connecting Africa Podcast S2 Ep. 8 – Empowering the African diaspora
Jun 30, 2023
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49 Min Listen
byPaula Gilbert
Internet Society, Meta partner to grow local Internet ecosystems
Partnerships
Internet Society, Meta partner to grow local Internet ecosystems
Internet Society, Meta partner to grow local Internet ecosystems
Jun 28, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert
Vodafone Foundation expands M-Mama healthtech service into Kenya
Innovation Hub
Vodafone Foundation expands M-Mama healthtech service into Kenya
Vodafone Foundation expands M-Mama healthtech service into Kenya
Jun 26, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert
Startups
25 African startups receive $4M from Google
25 African startups receive $4M from Google
Jun 20, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho
MTN tackles SA power woes with wind & solar hybrid project
Emerging Technology
MTN tackles SA power woes with wind & solar hybrid project
MTN tackles SA power woes with wind & solar hybrid project
Jun 8, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert
Innovation Hub
Hot startup of the month: Pan-African fintech KamaPay
Hot startup of the month: Pan-African fintech KamaPay
May 26, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho
Afretec awards $3.3M in grants to African research teams
Investment
Afretec awards $3.3M in grants to African research teams
Afretec awards $3.3M in grants to African research teams
May 25, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert
Interview: Airtel Business Africa's Luc Serviant on agritech trends
Innovation Hub
Interview: Airtel Business Africa's Luc Serviant on agritech trends
Interview: Airtel Business Africa's Luc Serviant on agritech trends
May 24, 2023
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10 Min View
byPaula Gilbert
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Cybersecurity
Cybertech Africa: The pan-African event for innovation and networking
Cybertech Africa: The pan-African event for innovation and networking
May 17, 2023
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1 Min Read
Connecting Africa Podcast: S2 Ep. 7 – Gender-lens investing
Startups
Connecting Africa Podcast: S2 Ep. 7 – Gender-lens investing
Connecting Africa Podcast: S2 Ep. 7 – Gender-lens investing
May 17, 2023
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39 Min Listen
byPaula Gilbert
IBM, NASA using AI to answer climate change questions
AI
IBM, NASA using AI to answer climate change questions
IBM, NASA using AI to answer climate change questions
May 9, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert
Agritech's role in mitigating climate risk in Africa
Innovation Hub
Agritech's role in mitigating climate risk in Africa
Agritech's role in mitigating climate risk in Africa
May 8, 2023
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1 Min Read
byChiti Mbizule Mutati
Hot startup of the month: Cameroon's Agrix Tech
Innovation Hub
Hot startup of the month: Cameroon's Agrix Tech
Hot startup of the month: Cameroon's Agrix Tech
Apr 21, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho
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Investment
Connecting Africa Podcast: S2 Ep. 6 – Breaking into VC
Connecting Africa Podcast: S2 Ep. 6 – Breaking into VC
Apr 14, 2023
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42 Min Listen
byPaula Gilbert
Vodafone Ghana, Lynk ink satellite-to-phone deal
Emerging Technology
Vodafone Ghana, Lynk ink satellite-to-phone deal
Vodafone Ghana, Lynk ink satellite-to-phone deal
Apr 12, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho
Deep dive into East Africa's tech startup ecosystem
Innovation Hub
Deep dive into East Africa's tech startup ecosystem
Deep dive into East Africa's tech startup ecosystem
Mar 22, 2023
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff
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Innovation Hub
Podcast: What's the Story? African tech startups score $3.3B in funding
Podcast: What's the Story? African tech startups score $3.3B in funding
Mar 17, 2023
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7 Min Listen
byKelsey Kusterer Ziser
Nigeria launches $618M fund for young tech entrepreneurs
Innovation Hub
Nigeria launches $618M fund for young tech entrepreneurs
Nigeria launches $618M fund for young tech entrepreneurs
Mar 16, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert
GSMA backs African climate resilience startups
Innovation Hub
GSMA backs African climate resilience startups
GSMA backs African climate resilience startups
Mar 16, 2023
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1 Min Read
byTereza Krásová
Egypt's Flat6Labs launching $95M seed fund for African startups
Innovation Hub
Egypt's Flat6Labs launching $95M seed fund for African startups
Egypt's Flat6Labs launching $95M seed fund for African startups
Mar 15, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert
Connecting Africa Podcast: S2 Ep. 5 – Next-gen funerals
Innovation Hub
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Connecting Africa Podcast: S2 Ep. 5 – Next-gen funerals
Mar 7, 2023
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46 Min Listen
byPaula Gilbert

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