Africa Tech Radio

Just as Nigeria announced an increase in its Cybersecurity Levy on all electronic transactions and P2P cryptocurrency platforms/traders fear more regulations, Amazon finally arrived in South Africa but didn’t have any Amazon products on its platform for South Africans.

 

Listen to this episode for more details on these and other stories shaping Tech in Africa this week.

Here's a recap of our Women in Tech event, where our speakers shared their experiences and offered valuable insights to inspire fellow women in the tech industry.

Meta is paying influencers to post on threads? What's that about?

Listen to learn about this and other topics happening on your favourite social media platforms.

Can a Shariah-compliant economy salvage the current harsh global economic realities?

The co-founder of an L1 blockchain company, HAQQ Network, Mohammed Alkaff AlHashmi, thinks it is possible through an inclusive and ethical digital future using blockchain technology and smart contracts.

Join the Gamr team as they discuss GamrX, Africa's top gaming tournament, the gaming scene, and how they are changing the face of gaming in Africa.

From Funding/Investment, acquisitions/expansions to layoffs/shutdowns and regulations, what shaped Africa’s tech ecosystem in Q1 2024.

In this episode, Data Analyst at TechCabal Insights, Mobolaji Adebayo, highlights the trends/major findings that shaped Q1 2024 based on the State of Tech in Africa Q1 2024 Report.

Swipe right for love. Join us as we explore how technology is changing the way we find love.

 

Vaccinations are not deadly or aimed at making the African race extinct. Let's educate ourselves on vaccination facts to protect our communities.

While TikTok plans to replace influencers with AI, and more Benylin for infants by J&J bans rock Africa, Apple says to watch out as your iPhones may have been hacked.

Listen to this episode for more details.

In this episode of Back to Base, Lilian sits down with Blessing Abeng, a branding and communications expert with a remarkable career path. Blessing shares how her diverse experiences, equipped her with valuable skills in communication and persuasion. Blessing discusses her transition from wanting to be a medical doctor to co-founding a company.

She highlights the importance of transferable skills, advocating for yourself, and finding your passion. Lilian and Blessing also takes us through the strategies Blessing used to grow Ingressive for Good, a non-profit that empowers people with tech skills, to over 250,000 users If you are looking to navigate your career path, make a positive impact, and build a strong team, you do not want to miss this.

Listen now and hear Blessing's inspiring story!