ARCON’S move to monitor ads on the Internet, Klasha’s menstrual cycle leave policy, Softcom’s layoffs, and SBF’s fraud charges. We discussed all of...
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Pan-African early-stage VC firm, Ventures Platform, closes its fund at $46 million to increase its focus on “category-leading” companies in Africa
The firm announced its first close of $40 million in December 2021, attracting African Limited Partners (LPs). However, its second close has drawn...
Klasha’s bold menstrual leave policy: A step forward or a step too far?
Praise and criticism have trailed Klasha’s introduction of a menstrual leave policy that allows its employees to take up to five days of leave...
Egyptian startup, Suplyd has raised $1.6 million to help businesses in the food services industry get products online
Egyptian procurement platform for hotels, restaurants and catering (HoReCa) businesses, Suplyd, has raised $1.6m in pre-seed funding to expand...
Kenya-based healthtech startup, MyHealth Africa, has closed a $1 million seed to expand its presence in Africa
The company also plans to expand to the Middle East and South Asia in 2023. Read More Techpoint Africa
Meta’s new lawsuit in Kenya for allegedly inciting violence and hatred in eastern and southern Africa
On TechpointDigest, Victoria Fakiya discusses Abrham Meareg’s lawsuit against Meta, Softcom’s layoff, Instagram’s new features, YouTube’s latest...
Softcom has reportedly laid off staff after owing salaries in December 2021 and Novermber 2022.
Softcom has allegedly laid off 10% of its workforce after owing salaries in December 2021 and November 2022. Read More Techpoint Africa
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Twitter to remove legacy blue checkmarks
On TechpointDigest, Victoria Fakiya discusses WhatsApp’s “view once” feature, Twitter’s plans to remove legacy blue checkmarks, and Sam...
And it’s a wrap! Here’s all you missed at the December edition of Pitch Friday
Last week, we hosted the last Pitch Friday for 2022. Here are all the details, including the startups that were pitched. Read More Techpoint Africa
Nigerian-based startup, Taeillo, raises $2.5m funding to expand its product
On TechpointDigest, Victoria Fakiya discusses ARCON’s warnings to content creators, Taeillo’s $2.5m funding, and Twitter rolling out Community Notes...
How technology can drive financial inclusion in Nigeria
Financial inclusion in Nigeria is an often-touted word in the fintech space but has seemed unattainable. Today, we sit down with Femi Iromini, CEO...
Advertisements by skit-makers, influencers, others are unverified claims and misinformation — ARCON
The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has said most adverts by skit makers, comedians, influencers, bloggers, and other advertising...
Twitter relaunches Blue today
On TechpointDigest, Victoria Fakiya discusses lessons from Sweden and India on the cashless economy, Twitter Blue’s relaunch, and PATH’s pilot...
What Sweden and India can teach Nigeria about the cashless economy
CBN’s recent directive on cash withdrawal limits has raised concerns about the country’s move towards a cashless economy. What can Nigeria learn...
Today is the last Pitch Friday of the year 💃
On TechpointDigest, Victoria Fakiya discusses Moove’s $30m, Airtel Nigeria emerging the sole bidder for the 5G licence, Etisalat’s plan to invest in...