Nigeria’s healthcare system ranks among the world’s worst, with a 5% chance of survival in the event of an heart attack.| Techpoint Africa
On the second edition of After Hours, Tobiloba Adebayo, a final-year medical student at UNILAG, shares how he juggles studies, exams, clinical duties, and a tech career.| Techpoint Africa
AI offers incredible opportunities for Africa, from transforming sectors like healthcare and agriculture to enhancing scientific progress. To capitalise on this moment, investment, talent development, and partnerships are key.| Techpoint Africa
This edition of After Hours explores how Dr Chibuzor Tochukwu juggles motherhood, marriage, and entrepreneurship — from launching a natural healthtech company with her husband to raising four children.| Techpoint Africa
Torn between Otter.ai and Fireflies.ai? We compared both for accuracy, features, integrations, and pricing. Find out which AI note-taker wins in 2025.| Techpoint Africa
I tested Lovable vs Bolt vs Cursor head-to-head across four tasks and documented their strengths and weaknesses. This article helps you figure out which tool best fits your vibe coding style and goals.| Techpoint Africa
Will AI replace copywriters? Explore how AI is changing content creation, its strengths, limitations, and why human creativity still matters in copywriting.| Techpoint Africa
Unlock the power of the best AI tools for content creation. From writing to video and YouTube, these generative AI tools are perfect for boosting creativity and efficiency.| Techpoint Africa
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss MTN's renewed merger talks with Telkom SA, Telecel's plan to absorb AirtelTigo, and Bolt's VAT battle in the Lagos Appeal Court.| Techpoint Africa
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss SIM swaps and scams costing SA telcos $291.5 million, whether Kava can compete with Netflix in Africa, and Morocco's telcos paying up for 5G rights.| Techpoint Africa
Learn about 10 African countries dealing with ongoing conflicts, safety risks, and the complex issues fueling them.| Techpoint Africa
I tested Napkin AI to see if it could really turn messy notes into clean diagrams. In this review, I break down my experience, its best features, pricing, and where it fell short.| Techpoint Africa
I spent a few days testing Hedra AI's avatar creation and lip-sync features. Here's my honest review of quality, ease of use, pricing, and results.| Techpoint Africa
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Spotify adding in-app messaging, the CBN leaving Nigeria hanging on open banking, and Jumia's $52.5 million backer moving into the boardroom.| Techpoint Africa
Africa's startup funding bounced back in April 2025, pulling in $343 million as South Africa and Egypt led the funding landscape.| Techpoint Africa
While AI in healthcare often conjures images of robot surgeons or automated diagnoses, Rwanda is using AI in a more grounded way by mapping buildings and roads to bring every citizen within 30 minutes of a health centre.| Techpoint Africa
Despite a marginal YoY dip, African startups still attracted $460 million in Q1 2025. We analyse the drivers for startup funding, where the money is going, and what founders should know as the year unfolds.| Techpoint Africa
PolyAI delivers human-like voice interactions and automates customer service, supporting 45+ languages. It integrates with CRMs and benefits high-volume industries like e-commerce and healthcare.| Techpoint Africa
One week with Hailuo AI gave me clear insights. Here’s the unfiltered truth about its features, results, and whether it’s worth it.| Techpoint Africa
Discover the best AI tools for homework in 2025. Get accurate answers, research help, and writing assistance with top AI-powered study aids for students.| Techpoint Africa
Discover the best AI tools for business in 2025. Explore top solutions to simplify operations, increase efficiency, and achieve business growth.| Techpoint Africa
Learn what tokens are in AI, how they help language models process text, and discover the differences in token handling between Microsoft Copilot and Perplexity AI.| Techpoint Africa
Find out if ChatGPT can generate images, what tool it uses, how it does it, and how to get the best quality images using a well-written prompt.| Techpoint Africa
Find the best AI tools for job seekers to simplify your job search, write applications, and land your dream role. Free and effective solutions included!| Techpoint Africa
What started as a simple solution for early crypto adopters in Nigeria has evolved into a pan-African fintech service. Five years after launch, Apex Network has expanded beyond crypto-to-cash services.| Techpoint Africa
Egypt has given TikTok three months to comply with national laws or face a ban, putting local creators at risk and reflecting wider African scrutiny of global tech platforms.| Techpoint Africa
Accidentally in Vanish Mode on Instagram? No worries! Swipe up in the chat, use the chat settings menu, or tap the "Turn Off Vanish Mode" banner. Easy steps to return to regular messaging!| Techpoint Africa
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss MTN Cameroon's victory as the court lifts the bank account freeze, the growth dynamics of African startups, and a $100 million merger to combat global hearing loss.| Techpoint Africa
MTN Group, Africa’s largest mobile network operator, has recorded its first loss since 2016, as a result of the naira devaluation and conflict-born operational challenges in Sudan.| Techpoint Africa
MTN Ghana’s H1 2025 profit in dollars surpassed Nigeria’s by $56 million, spotlighting the cedi’s strength and naira's weakness.| Techpoint Africa
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss MTN Group's earnings fall 69% due to currency woes, ridiculous questions Nigerians ask Grok, and Sycamore's approval to operate as a fund and portfolio manager.| Techpoint Africa
Discover the amazingness of Botify AI—an innovative tool that connects you to everybody. Explore its features and mind-blowing potential today!| Techpoint Africa
Looking for the best AI story generators? I tested the top 5 tools in 2025 for creativity, ease of use, and storytelling quality. See my honest reviews here.| Techpoint Africa
In a landmark shift, Vodacom’s bid to acquire a stake in fibre operator Maziv has been approved under conditions by South Africa’s Competition Tribunal.| Techpoint Africa
Community Investment Ventures Holdings (CIVH) and Maziv have reacted to the South African Competition Commission’s recommendation to block Vodacom from acquiring a strategic stake in Maziv.| Techpoint Africa
MTN Uganda has received shareholder approval to spin off its fintech arm, paving the way for greater investor interest and a potential public listing within five years.| Techpoint Africa
Curious about the results of my test comparing DeepSeek and GitHub Copilot? Discover insights from 10 prompts in this Deepseek vs copilot analysis.| Techpoint Africa
Explore a detailed first-hand comparison of GitHub Copilot and Tabnine. Learn about their features, pricing, and performance across real coding tasks to choose the right AI assistant for your development needs.| Techpoint Africa
I tested Cursor and GitHub Copilot for vibe-based coding in 2025. Here’s how they compare on UX, speed, emotional flow, and which tool felt more intuitive.| Techpoint Africa
Which AI coding assistant is better: Claude or GitHub Copilot? I put both to the test with 5 real-world coding prompts. Discover which one came out on top!| Techpoint Africa
Flutterwave has obtained regulatory approval to operate in Cameroon, strengthening its African expansion strategy.| Techpoint Africa
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 Moni Africa to discuss this.| Techpoint Africa
Discover the top online banks in Nigeria and the key factors to consider when choosing one for your needs| Techpoint Africa
Banque Misr’s digital arm gets greenlight to launch Egypt’s first fully digital bank, onebank, set to operate entirely online by 2026.| Techpoint Africa
Starlink has secured a 10-year license to operate in Lesotho, boosting rural internet access while regulatory hurdles continue to block its entry into South Africa.| Techpoint Africa
Meta description: Discover the best AI for sports betting in 2025! Explore top AI tools and platforms that analyze data, predict outcomes, and help you make smarter bets.| Techpoint Africa
My in-depth comparison of Claude and ChatGPT reveals key differences in capabilities, pricing, and use cases. Find out which AI assistant best matches your needs in 2025.| Techpoint Africa
I put Claude AI to the test! In this Claude AI Review, I’ll share if it’s really the best AI for writing and research or just another chatbot.| Techpoint Africa
Discover the 10 best AI tools for teachers in 2025! Explore top apps and resources to enhance teaching, automate tasks, and improve student engagement.| Techpoint Africa
MTN Nigeria CEO Karl Toriola will now also lead Francophone Africa operations, covering markets like Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire.| Techpoint Africa
MTN Group returned to profit in H1 2025, with revenue up 23% to ($5.6 billion), driven by data and fintech. Nigeria led growth with a 54% revenue surge, while South Africa grew slowly.| Techpoint Africa
Curious about Samwell AI? I tested it for 5 days to explore its writing, coding, and research features. Read my honest review of its pros, cons, and ideal users.| Techpoint Africa
PaidHR’s new cross-border payroll will allow employees to receive salaries in 49 currencies. The HR tech startup is also looking to raise $1.5 million to support expansion into new markets and scale its operations.| Techpoint Africa
The depreciation of Nigeria's currency has led to a significant increase in the prices of software products, prompting local startups to transition towards domestic alternatives.| Techpoint Africa
Africa's creator economy is worth over $5 billion and is growing fast. From skits to startups, young creators are making a business of content.| Techpoint Africa
"On the first edition of After Hours, Olufemi Oguntamu, founder of Penzaarville, shares his journey from influencer to talent manager, now representing Layi Wasabi, Broda Shaggi, and many others among Nigeria's top creators| Techpoint Africa
Umba, a digital bank in Kenya, has secured $5M in funding from Star Strong Capital to grow its loan book. With a sixfold revenue increase driven by vehicle and SME financing, the fintech is poised to expand its offerings and solidify its position in Kenya's market.| Techpoint Africa
Drastic pay cuts, unpaid salaries, debts, and broken promises have sparked internal turmoil at Vendease as the once-promising startup faces an uncertain future.| Techpoint Africa
There's a consensus that raising venture capital in 2023 is harder than previous years, but correctly sizing a startup's market significantly improves its potential to raise capital.| Techpoint Africa
Although interest in African startups continues to grow, not every startup can receive venture capital investment. Here's how to find out where your startup stands.| Techpoint Africa
Discover the 15 countries with the most beautiful women in the world, each showcasing unique features influenced by diverse cultures.| Techpoint Africa
Chil Femtech Center, an East African healthtech, is using AI to extend key medical resources like healthcare professionals and facilities to Africa's rural areas.| Techpoint Africa
Vodacom has secured approval to acquire a co-controlling stake in fibre operator Maziv, following a protracted regulatory battle.| Techpoint Africa
Curious about Devin AI? tested the autonomous AI software engineer for 5 days. Read my honest 2025 review on its features, performance, pros, and cons.| Techpoint Africa
Behind every AI tool is a massive energy bill and surprising water use. Discover the environmental impact most people never hear about.| Techpoint Africa
Stay up to date on the evolution of startups, entrepreneurship, innovation and technology in Africa| Techpoint Africa
A Federal High Court has ruled that the FCCPC overstepped its bounds in challenging MultiChoice’s price hike, violating the company’s right to fair hearing.| Techpoint Africa
Today on the Techpoint Africa Podcast, we discuss an alleged data breach in Nigeria and South Africa's new e-hailing prices policy.| Techpoint Africa
I tested Blaze AI to see if it truly streamlines content creation. From AI-powered ideas to full-scale execution, does it actually work? Here’s my full Blaze AI review.| Techpoint Africa
Today on Techpoint Digest, we discuss MTN wrapping up 2024 with a major Guinea sale, whether South Africa will bend the rules for Starlink, and Nigerians slamming a 40% tariff hike.| Techpoint Africa
But how has that reality shaped out so far in 2025, and what does it mean for the African tech workforce?| Techpoint Africa
Check out the best AI tools for coding, boosting productivity with intelligent code suggestions, debugging, and automation.| Techpoint Africa
Teenagers have become trapped in the world of social media. They can go from one notification to spending several hours online. Explore how this affects them socially and mentally, as well as what these platforms are doing about it.| Techpoint Africa
GPT in ChatGPT means Generative Pre-trained Transformer. "Generative" means it creates content, "Pre-trained" that it learned from vast data, and "Transformer" that it understands context.| Techpoint Africa
HR startups hold some of the most sensitive data. A single breach could cost over $4.45 million. Experts from fintechs like PiggyVest share why HR startups can't compromise on cybersecurity.| Techpoint Africa
Over 370,000 JAMB candidates were hit by a tech glitch because JAMB forgot to install a key update on Lagos and South-East servers. Here are 7 answers about how JAMB 2025 error happened.| Techpoint Africa
Nigeria's advertisement regulator ARCON is on a legal crusade between existing law and content creators as it now requires approval before posting sponsored content after winning a landmark court case.| Techpoint Africa
In this chat with Techpoint Africa, Margaret Ntambi, Partner at Velocity Digital, explores the potential of femtech in Africa, highlighting how investing in solutions for women’s health can drive economic growth and improve lives across the continent.| Techpoint Africa
MTN Ghana has recorded over $1 billion in revenue for the year 2024, driven by strong data and mobile money performance.| Techpoint Africa
Strong growth in Nigeria and Ghana helped MTN Group post a 33% profit surge in Q1 2025, with rising data and fintech revenues powering performance in both key markets.| Techpoint Africa
Nigerian fintech company Paystack has launched its Virtual Terminal solution in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa, nearly three years after introducing it in Nigeria.| Techpoint Africa
Lendsqr, a Nigerian fintech, has launched its loan processing platform in Kenya, expanding its efforts to drive financial inclusion across Africa.| Techpoint Africa
In a significant move aimed at combating misinformation, Zimbabwe has announced that all administrators of WhatsApp groups will soon be required to obtain a licence to enhance accountability and prevent the spread of harmful content across social media platforms.| Techpoint Africa
Nigerian fintech startup, TeamApt, has rebranded to Moniepoint as it plans product and market expansion. With more than $1 billion in disbursed loans, could it also be a unicorn?| Techpoint Africa
Moniepoint has raised $110 million in a Series C round that values it at over $1 billion.| Techpoint Africa
Moniepoint’s $110m raise and new CFO have fuelled speculation about a commercial bank licence. Experts see it as a chance to expand its services, tapping into Nigeria’s underbanked market.| Techpoint Africa
MarketForce, a Kenyan startup, has launched Chpter, a social commerce platform, following the shutdown of RejaReja, its B2B eCommerce platform, due to profitability issues. This move comes over two years after raising $40 million in Series A.| Techpoint Africa
Ghana plans to tax Ghanaian residents' foreign incomes. This development will impact remote workers, content creators, and influencers.| Techpoint Africa
Moniepoint hires ex-Stanbic IBTC CFO, Bayo Olujobi, to lead financial strategy at its microfinance bank as the fintech scales across Africa, reinforcing its regulatory and growth ambitions.| Techpoint Africa
Fraudsters are exploiting loopholes in OPay and PalmPay, opening accounts with others' identities. This alarming trend, raises urgent questions about fintech regulations and consumer safety in Nigeria's digital finance sector.| Techpoint Africa
Today on Techpoint Digest, we're discussing CBN's directive to freeze accounts without BVN and NIN, a climate-tech startup and why South African tech companies are hiring fewer empoyees.| Techpoint Africa
On TechpointDigest, Victoria Fakiya discusses GTB, Access Bank, and Fidelity Bank’s fraud cases in H1 2022, Propcrowdy securing its crowdfunding intermediary (CFI) licence, and Senegal getting an additional $5.3m for its Future Park.| Techpoint Africa