Africa Tech Radio

X formerly Twitter now allows you to like any post of interest without fear of being called out. Listen to know what's happening on all your favourite social media platforms!

Trust is one of the major reasons over 400 million Africans are financial excluded. In this episode of Tony’s Tech Side, the Chief Service Delivery Officer at Global Voice Group (GVG), Edouard Docteur, discusses data mistrust in Africa and its Impact on Digital Financial Inclusion.

May 2024 was the month for AI feature announcements from Google, OpenAI and Microsoft, among others. In this episode, Tony, shares all the major AI updates from these global tech companies and what they could possibly mean for you.

Amidst a funding downturn, rising inflation and reduced consumer purchasing power, startups are struggling to stay afloat. TechCabal’s “State of Tech in Africa” report says profitability is the major trend that shaped Q1 2024 in Africa’s tech ecosystem. In this episode, the Head of TechCabal Insights, Olanrewaju Odunowo, highlights how African startups are charting a path to profitability.

WhatsApp recently introduced a new feature for Communities, enabling users to organize and plan events directly within the app. Tune in to learn the latest updates on this and other social media platforms.

Join us as we discuss how tech is changing education, some tools and some ads.

Join Lilian Abirika on 'Back to Base' as she chats with Elizabeth Rossiello, founder of AZA Finance, for an insightful discussion on navigating Africa's fintech ecosystem. From blockchain solutions to team building strategies, gain exclusive insights into identifying opportunities, becoming an expert, implementing market research, team building, and overcoming funding challenges.

A lawsuit challenged Google on data collection in "private browsing," and things got interesting. Now, Google has to be more transparent and incognito mode has got a privacy upgrade. Let's break down what went down!

The Federal Ministry of Education's recent announcement regarding unregistered IT practitioners has sparked important conversations. Let's analyze the potential impact and its significance for the future of Nigerian technology.

JAMB's recent results show a significant number of failing scores. Let's dissect the key takeaways and what this means for the future of Nigerian universities and colleges.

Just as Nigeria announced an increase in its Cybersecurity Levy on all electronic transactions and P2P cryptocurrency platforms/traders fear more regulations, Amazon finally arrived in South Africa but didn’t have any Amazon products on its platform for South Africans.   Listen to this episode for more details on these and other stories shaping Tech in Africa this week.

Here's a recap of our Women in Tech event, where our speakers shared their experiences and offered valuable insights to inspire fellow women in the tech industry.

Meta is paying influencers to post on threads? What's that about? Listen to learn about this and other topics happening on your favourite social media platforms.

Can a Shariah-compliant economy salvage the current harsh global economic realities? The co-founder of an L1 blockchain company, HAQQ Network, Mohammed Alkaff AlHashmi, thinks it is possible through an inclusive and ethical digital future using blockchain technology and smart contracts.

Join the Gamr team as they discuss GamrX, Africa's top gaming tournament, the gaming scene, and how they are changing the face of gaming in Africa.

From Funding/Investment, acquisitions/expansions to layoffs/shutdowns and regulations, what shaped Africa’s tech ecosystem in Q1 2024. In this episode, Data Analyst at TechCabal Insights, Mobolaji Adebayo, highlights the trends/major findings that shaped Q1 2024 based on the State of Tech in Africa Q1 2024 Report .

Swipe right for love. Join us as we explore how technology is changing the way we find love.  

Vaccinations are not deadly or aimed at making the African race extinct. Let's educate ourselves on vaccination facts to protect our communities.

While TikTok plans to replace influencers with AI, and more Benylin for infants by J&J bans rock Africa, Apple says to watch out as your iPhones may have been hacked. Listen to this episode for more details.

In this episode of Back to Base, Lilian sits down with Blessing Abeng, a branding and communications expert with a remarkable career path. Blessing shares how her diverse experiences, equipped her with valuable skills in communication and persuasion. Blessing discusses her transition from wanting to be a medical doctor to co-founding a company. She highlights the importance of transferable skills,...

You can now send DMs directly from Threads to your instagram inbox. Listen to stay up to date with your favourite social media platforms!

Don't let misconceptions stop you from getting help or understanding others. Let's learn facts about mental health and break the stigma together.

From long queues to instant transactions. Let's discuss how technology has changed the way we carry out banking transactions.

In 2023, the RSK, Robotics Society of Kenya (RSK), proposed a bill to the Kenyan National Assembly. This bill would create a professional body responsible for regulating the use of AI, robotics, and the Internet of Things (IoT) within the country. What does this mean for AI advancement in Africa?

From longer videos to easy status navigation on WhatsApp, discover the latest features on your favorite social media apps.