Browsing Category
News
10239 posts
Technext provides unparalleled access to news stories and events shaping the African tech world today.
Imagine if Uber Drivers in Nigeria Could Fix Their own Prices…Well, Uber is Looking to Make That Possible With New Tests
Last year, a bill that asked for independent contractors to be given employee benefits was filed in California.…
UN Has Banned its Officials From Using WhatsApp After Saudi Prince Allegedly Hacked World’s Richest Man
The United Nations has stopped its officials from using WhatsApp as a means of communications since June 2019…
Tech Events in Africa: Road to ETHLagos, Startup Guide Kigali, and Others
Hello everyone, welcome to our weekly compilation of tech events happening around Africa. These includes events for startups,…
Bolt Diversifies From Cab-Hailing, Launches Tricycle Business in Uyo
In quite dramatic fashion, Bolt has added tricycles to its ride-hailing options and has launched the service in…
From Jumia to Vuba Vuba: How Former Jumia Foods Boss took over the Food Delivery Market in Kigali
Last December, Jumia shut down its food delivery service, Jumia Foods in Kigali, following a series of closures…
MooveTv has a Different Approach to Providing In-Ride Entertainment for Ride-Hailing, Taxi and Bus Services
John is a young employee based in Lagos. Based on the distance of his destination, he most times…
Nigerian Agritech Startup, ReelFruit Emerges Winner of $50,000 Funding From Village Capital Accelerator
We reported earlier that a Nigerian startup, Reelfruit and nine other startups from across Africa were selected to…
Robbers Attack MTN Nigeria Office in Birnin-Kebbi, Cart Away N4.5 Million
An MTN office in Birnin-Kebbi was on Wednesday attacked by armed robbers, leaving staff of the company, its…
Here is Why UN Thinks Social Media is a Threat to Successful Elections in Africa, Latin America and Asia
“Elections are not won on social media but perceptions are shaped there.” With the digital age comes digital…
As Jumia Appoints New CEO and Plans to Boost JumiaPay, What are the Odds of declaring Profit in its Next Quarterly Report?
Jumia recently announced a change in the executive leadership of its Nigerian operation, announcing Massimiliano Spalazzi as its…
