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How Arden Elegbe's Zenfinder is replacing Africa's word-of-mouth referral network
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (902+ words) Heavy reliance on informal, word-of-mouth referrals is a shared frustration across Nigeria. It’s a cultural norm born out of necessity, not efficiency, and exactly the kind of systemic friction Arden Elegbe wants to eradicate. Growing up between Nigeria and the…...
Bolt says top drivers send their kids to school abroad
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (619+ words) As the debate about whether e-hailing drivers earn enough income to survive, leading e-hailing company, Bolt, has insisted that top drivers on its platform earn more than enough to survive. According to the company’s Head of Regulatory & Public Policy for…...
5 Practical Holiday Saving Habits for Nigerian Households
3+ week, 1+ day ago (558+ words) For many Nigerian families, the summer holiday is a season of fun, relaxation, and spending quality time together. But with the kids at home, more outings, higher electricity consumption, and extra entertainment costs, it’s also a period when expenses can…...
In Africa’s Tech Ecosystem, Your Google Search Results Are Your Real Reputation
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (556+ words) In today’s startup ecosystem, reputation no longer begins with a meeting, a pitch deck, or even a product demo. It begins with a search. Before an investor replies to your email, before a journalist agrees to interview you, and before…...
Circadify: How a 22-year-old and his health tech are fixing Uganda’s patient-to-doctor gap
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1014+ words) For every 450,000 residents, there are only two medical doctors. Like much of the continent, still battling a severe patient-to-doctor ratio, this is the stark reality in the Buyende district, a sun-bleached rural region in Uganda. For these villagers, healthcare is…...
What Nigerians searched for on Google in 2026 shows passion for self-improvement
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (662+ words) As 2026 begins, the digital habits of Nigerians on Google are painting a picture of a nation in pursuit of excellence. The latest data from Google Search Trends shows that people moved beyond the usual vague New Year’s resolutions to actively…...
e-hailing drivers in South Africa to get specialised licenses following govt recognition
1+ year, 3+ day ago (436+ words) Uber and Bolt drivers in South Africa will now be operating with proper e-hailing licences, as new transport laws take effect on Friday, 12 September 2025. The Department of Transport has affirmed that the National Land Transport Amendment (NLTA) Act will start…...
E-hailing drivers encouraged to rest more as Bolt and FRSC hold road safety awareness in Abuja
6+ mon, 4+ day ago (482+ words) Leading mobility platform Bolt, in partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), RS7.1 FCT Sector Command, Abuja, has concluded a road safety education programme for its driver-partners and couriers in Abuja, reinforcing both organisations’ shared commitment to safer roads in…...
Naran raises $10m to expand vehicle financing for Africa’s ride-hailing drivers
1+ mon, 1+ hour ago (600+ words) Naran, a mobility fintech startup founded by two former Yango executives, has raised $10 million in equity and debt financing from UAE-based investment firm Landel. This funding will help Naran expand its vehicle financing operations across Africa and Latin America. The…...
The POEM framework: How Tomi Davies filters pitch potential in Africa tech funding
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (685+ words) The difference between ideation and institutional capital is judgement. By the time a venture reaches the venture capital stage, the asymmetry that matters most (the intellectual kind) has already been captured by someone who showed up earlier. For Tomi Davies,…...