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Startup Trends and African Tech Funding Roundup for 2024

African Startup Funding, Mergers and Acquisitions took a hit in 2024.

2025 seems to be starting on a good note but we're just Q1 deep only to be sure.

Here's the start-up trends and funding roundup for the week.

Musk’s Starlink on ‘Trial’ with Nigeria Providing Succour

Starlink seeming ‘trials’ in most Southern African countries comes as Ontario ends a $100-million deal with Musk's Starlink.

To South Africa, Musk isn't black and for Ontario, it's payback for tariff hikes.

Largest Crypto Heist, Access Bank's Expansion and Mobius’ Resurrection

From a $1.5 billion Crypto heist to the continued expansion moves by Access Bank, the biggest news from last week is in!

The Central Bank of Kenya also announced new rates for bank licences and we saw the possible resurrection of Mobius.

Couchpiece: Who Are You?

On this week’s series on the couch with Ekene Ezeji, we look at three phases of identity; WHO ARE YOU?, IDENTITY, and IDENTITY & ALLEGIANCES.

Join us on the couch, Mondays to Fridays. 

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Couchpiece: Stress

On this week’s series on the couch with Ekene Ezeji, we look at STRESS. We will be exploring three phases of this topic; STRESS, STRESS-FREE LIVING (The Utopian Dream), and STRESS MANAGEMENT.

Join us on the couch, Mondays to Fridays. 

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Instagram says "Text Now, Send Later"

From Instagram’s message scheduling and DM translations to new features across your favorite apps.

Stay updated on what’s new on all social media platforms and how it affects you. 

Couchpiece: Authenticity

On this week’s series on the couch with Ekene Ezeji, we look at AUTHENTICITY (an unscripted freestyle version), and we will be exploring three phases of this topic; AUTHENTICITY, HINDRANCES TO AUTHENTICITY, and DESTINATION AUTHENTICITY.

Join us on the couch, Mondays to Fridays. 

#couchpieceseries #livesinmotionng

WhatsApp's Document Scanner Replacing your Camera?

"From WhatsApp introducing document scanning and photo polls to Threads adding profile cover images, and TikTok helping creators with search highlights—these platforms are leveling up. Stay updated with the latest social media features!"

You can now send clearer pictures on Instagram

Threads now lets you add songs to posts, Instagram introduces HD photo sharing in DMs, and Facebook Messenger lets you add song lyrics to music notes.

Tune in to learn more about these exciting updates!

Couchpiece: Maturity

On this week’s series on the couch with Ekene Ezeji, we look at MATURITY, and we will be exploring three phases of this topic; IMMATURITY, EXPERIENCE MAKES THE MAN, and MATURITY.

Join us on the couch, Mondays to Fridays. 

#couchpieceseries #livesinmotionng