Africa Tech Radio

Inside Africa’s Largest Data Centre

Africa’s standalone largest data centre has arrived in South Africa courtesy Teraco.

From Flutterwave’s nearly $1 billion Asia-Africa payments processing to Chowdeck’s $9 million raise and Jumia’s Q2 report showing growth, here are the major stories from last week in Africa’s tech space.

$1B Asia-Africa Transactions & All the Signals in Flutterwave’s H1 Report

Flutterwave published its half-year report for 2025 and all the signals look strong for a profitable year.

“GB” as he is fondly called in the letter and video shared with the public shared the most important signals of Flutterwave’s half year report and declared that profitability is no longer an if “but” a “when”.

We share the details in this episode.

Snapchat Wants You to Get Home Safe

Instagram just added a repost button. WhatsApp is saying no more scammers and Snapchat? Snapchat just wants you to get home safe.

A lot of new updates are coming to the apps you use every day, listen so you don’t miss what’s changing on your favorite platforms.

 

Are Kids Getting Safer Online?

From TikTok’s Community Notes to YouTube’s new safety features.

Here’s everything happening on your favourite social media app.

AI Can Now Make Calls for You

From AI-powered phone calls on Google to image sharing in Threads DMs....

Here’s what’s happening and changing on your favourite social media platforms.

WhatsApp Now Reads the Group Chat for You

WhatsApp now gives you a quick summary of group messages, while Threads adds trending topic markers to keep you in the loop.

Here’s what’s new across your favorite social media platforms.

Meta’s Favorites Get Verified for Free

From TikTok’s U.S. only app, to Meta gifting free verification badges, here’s what’s new on your favourite platforms.

Couchpiece: My Story

On this week's series on the couch, settle down and make yourselves comfortable. This is a couch piece with a difference. Permit me to speak directly from my heart to yours, as I tell you MY STORY. And this will be in three phases; My Story; Blessed Are The Poor in Spirit, and What About You?

 

#couchpieceseries #livesinmotionng

On Starlink’s New Lagos Office, Multichoice Woes and PAPPS Card

Starlink now has an office in Lagos despite its recent issues with the regulator in Nigeria.

On the front-burner for this episode of weekly Tech updates are multichoice, big bank moves and PAPPS Card.

Setting the Record Straight: Myths vs Facts About Vaccines

Misinformation about vaccines is everywhere. From fertility fears to population control conspiracies.

In this episode, Founder, ATSUR, Dr. Ayodeji Bakare (aka Doki Onifere) breaks down what’s real, what’s not, and why vaccine education still matters in Nigeria today.