EMPOWERING AFRICA’S NEXT BILLION-DOLLAR ENTREPRENEURS

According to a report released by the world economic forum, the African tech ecosystem grew exponentially in 2021 with an impressive $4.77 billion in venture capital funding.
In Nigeria, a new initiative, the Growth Africa Startup, in partnership with Lagos Business School, is training young creative minds to become the next Africa’s billion-dollar entrepreneurs. I spoke to Samuel Ajiboyede, a tech entrepreneur and founder of Growth Africa Startup in Lagos, Nigeria.

TEACHING CODING IN ZAMBIA

Although computer coding sounds technical, it does require creativity and is a lot of fun. if you know how to code, you can develop apps, video games, websites, and more.
However, women are significantly underrepresented in the field of technology. But Retiana Phiri a young student at Evelyn Hone College in Lusaka Zambia is trying to change that – she is using her coding skills to empower other young women.

DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGY IN NIGERIA

Africa’s digital revolution offers an abundance of opportunities across a wide range of areas. From Agriculture – to e-commerce to fintech and health. Business models are being disrupted with innovations utilizing mobile and new technology. For more, I Africa 54 Tech correspondent Paul Ndiho spoke to Adedoyin Adedeji, a tech entrepreneur and analyst based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Unity Dolls Now Available In Walmart Stores

Lagos – Nigeria-based Auldon Toys, a leading manufacturer of African themed toys “Unity Girl Dolls, has secured a multimillion-dollar contract with one of the world’s leading retailers Walmart to supply Unity Girl Dolls.

The African-inspired dolls, complete with locally made clothes and accessory kits, are now available in Walmart stores across the United States.
Earlier, Via Skype, I spoke to Paul Orajiaka, CEO of Auldon Toys.

Connecting theUnconnected in Zanzibar – A conversation with World Mobile Group, CEO, Micky Waltkins

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World Mobile is on a mission to connect Zanzibar, a semi-autonomous island off the coast of Tanzania, online through a mobile network built on blockchain technology, making the internet available to the entire population of 1.5 million people. As a result, they are giving the traditional mobile operators a run for their money.
Earlier this month, the company announced it had completed the reservation of its 1,000 Earth Nodes blockchain network to connect the Tanzanian islands of Zanzibar and Pemba.
For more, Africa 54’s Technology Correspondent Paul Ndiho, via Skype, spoke to Micky Watkins, World Mobile group CEO and founder in Barcelona, Spain.

USING CRYPTO CURRENCIES IN AFRICA

Cryptocurrency transactions in Africa are increasing. Virtual currency offers advantages for a young, tech-savvy population on a continent that already embraces mobile money.

Monthly cryptocurrency transfers to and from Africa of under ten thousand dollars- typically made by individuals and small businesses – jumped more than fifty-five percent last year to reach $316 million, according to data from the U.S. blockchain research firm chainalysis.

From Washington, DC, I am joined by Mussie Haile, CEO and founder of Moya Technologies Inc, and Balaji Onibudo, Founder and President of Xendbit, a fintech company based in Lagos, Nigeria.

FIGHTING CYBER CRIME IN AFRICA

Analysts say the fight against cybercrime requires a cohesive and coordinated approach because the potential for internet abuse in Africa is very high. The FBI says cybercrime has increased by over 400 percent since the coronavirus was declared as a pandemic by the world health organization over a year ago. Joining me to talk about cybercrime are two cybersecurity analysts. Adedoyin Adedeji, a tech entrepreneur, based in Lagos, Nigeria, and Nebiyou Tilahun, a cybersecurity expert based in Washington, DC.

KENYAN FINTECH STARTUP ASILIMIA CONNECTING THE INFORMAL ECONOMY

NIGERIAN TECHPRENUER BRINGING IT SOLUTIONS TO BUSINESSES

SOCIAL MEDIA AND INFLUENCER MARKETING IN AFRICA

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