Africa Tech Radio

WhatsApp is Breaking Language Barriers

From WhatsApp’s new in-chat translator to Threads’ DM updates and YouTube’s AI stickers.

This is a quick roundup of what’s happening in the social media world this week. 

The Future of Health-Tech: Insights from South Africa to the Continent

In this conversation with Leslie Moodley, MD of Altron HealthTech, we explore the future of health-tech, from South Africa to the rest of the continent.

We talk about the innovations shaping healthcare, the challenges still holding it back, and how new solutions like oncology-focused tools and digital patient apps are changing the care experience.

Sam Altman’s ”Abundant Intelligene” is here!

CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman, has announced “Abundant Intelligence”.

Sam says OpenAI will invest in “Abundant Intelligence” which he sees as the future.

Muslim Tech Expo 3.0: Tech, Faith and Vibes

MTE returns for the third year in Lagos and muslim tech professionals, professionals, entrepreneurs, and aspiring techies will connect, learn, and explore the ever-evolving world of tech

Find out all the major details about Muslim Tech Expo 3.0.

Co Convener; Ibrahim Salami and Project Lead/ Chairman; Abdullah Mumuni, speak to Tony, about the details of the MTE 3.0 in Lagos.

Would Samsung stop ever stop shading iPhone?

From TikTok DMs to WhatsApp disappearing statuses, and even Samsung shading iPhone, the apps have been busy! Here's what happening on all our favourite platforms 

Like Netflix, YouTube doesn’t want you to share your account

From WhatsApp’s AI writing assistant and close friends Status update to YouTube’s new gifts, effects, and Premium sharing crackdown. This is what your favourite apps are up to!

GITEX, Loan App & AI Buzz and the DSTV & GHANA DRAMA

GITEX Nigeria made a big splash this week in the News.

Ghana and DSTV, Loan Apps in Nigeria alongside the FCCPC and AI were among the most talked about stories in Africa’s Tech ecosystem.

Find out all the major stories in the past week here.

6.5 million cyber threats flagged in Nigeria by Kaspersky

In H1 alone, Kaspersky detected 6.5 million threats in Nigeria.

This episode, we unpack data centers, fintech rulebooks, cyber threats, and the talent engines shaping the continent’s next growth wave.

Wikimania 2025: Building Accessibility through Tech Contributions

Wikipedia’s 2025 Tech Contributor, Eugene Agbor Egbe, speaks to Tony in this episode about his work and impact in the Wikimedia community.

The open source evangelist and software developer also shares some personal learnings, thoughts about the future and his interest areas.

What's powering this digital lending trend in Africa?

Martin Mbonu, CEO of ComzAfrica, in this episode explains the digital lending trend in Africa.

Digital lending is one of Africa’s fastest-growing fintech sectors, driven by increased smartphone penetration, mobile money adoption, and the need for accessible credit in underserved markets.

Martin, helps us better understand the trends around the digital lending space and what’s powering this ecosystem.