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Techbytes: Let's go round the world of Tech
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Welcome to Techbytes with Technext. Here we bring to you a brief round-up of everything exciting about the tech space across Africa. From startup announcements to new inventions and the latest gbas gbos on the social space. We'll be sharing industry important highlights and exploring the news within the news. We'll also be bringing experts to share opinions about major news for the week. Let us begin!
Episodes
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#53 Techbytes: Transforming Nigerian Teens to Tech Bros
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. Nigerian fintech PayDay is looking to sell the company six months after $3 million raise Search Queries related to Metaverse has dropped by 71% Google sued after Maps allegedly directed father returning...
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#52 Techbytes: The New NUC Courses and Nigeria Students
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. Okra Solar secures $12m in series A funding to drive mesh-grid electrification in Africa Microsoft to discontinue WordPad after 28 years of service Nigeria is home to 32% of Africa’s fintech market with...
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#51 Techbytes: Navigating Being a Baddie and an Inspiring Tech Sis with Adora Nwodo
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. Donald Trump returns back to social media Gbenga Agboola says Flutterwave’s IPO plans remain on track despite unstable market Kenya government sets up 15 member committee to investigate WorldCoin project...
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#50 Techbytes: Expectations for the new Tech Minister, Bosun Tijani
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. Moniepoint enters Nigeria’s consumer banking segment, to rival Opay and PalmPay Founders Factory Africa closes $114 million round to better serve founders in Africa ChatGPT costs $700,000 to run daily…
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#49 Techbytes: Making Money on Elon Musk's App, X
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. X (Twitter) users will soon be able to make video calls on the app NYSC certificates will now be issued and certified on blockchain technology Bolt introduces scheduled ride trips Airtel partners with...
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Techbytes 48: Anonymous Sudan, Starlink X South Africa and others
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirms cutting electricity supply to Niger Republic Anonymous Sudan attacks Nigeria’s digital infrastructure over involvement in Niger Starlink classifies South...
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Techbytes 47: Is a tech-driven fuel-on-credit service a solution to Nigerian’s problems?
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. Elon Musk has converted Twitter finally to the everything app Bundle shuts down after 3 years of operations CBN should remodel the eNaira to make it attractive to more Nigerians The Kenyan government has...
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#46 Techbytes: Nigeria to start producing electric vehicles
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. Apple is testing a ChatGPT-like AI chatbot Nigeria will start producing electric vehicles Jumia Kenya’s employee stole $150,000 by manipulating vendor payment records Nigeria is planning to build a...
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#38 Techbytes: Opportunities of being a tech teen
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. Central Bank of Nigeria hikes interest rate to 18.5% amid soaring inflation Binance was accused of mixing customers’ funds with revenue OpenAI founders worried “super-intelligent” AIs would destroy the...
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#45 Techbytes: Is Nigeria ready to adopt digital academic results and certificates?
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. Elon Musk launches xAI, “a company unravelling the universe’s unanswered questions” Nigerians can now receive diaspora remittances in Naira, according to CBN Threads crossed 100 million sign-ups within...
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#44 Techbytes: The Threads vs Twitter Saga
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. Twitter sues Meta over Thread app Ex-manager who defrauded Amazon of nearly $10 million was jailed for 16 years The new Apple AirPods Pro will also double as hearing aids FIRS plans to collect VAT from...
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#43 Techbytes: CBN and Social Media KYC for Banks
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. ChatGPT creator OpenAI sued $3 billion for stealing private data to train its AI OPay and MoniePoint dominate Nigeria’s agency banking, controlling 57.8% of 1.5m POS agents Paga CEO rejects Arsenal...
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#42 Techbytes: Can I make it in Tech without Coding?
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. Spotify launches new Afrobeat platform to showcase the genre’s evolution Egyptian fintech Agel secures 7-figure pre-seed funding for Sharia-compliant financing Malawi’s Yellow raises $14 million to…
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#41 Techbytes: Navigating the CBN Forex Policy: Impact on Fintech Companies
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. ‘Avoid offline trips because of accidents and emergencies’ – Bolt warns e-hailing drivers and passengers. Multichoice generated N277 billion from operations in Nigeria in one year. Over 45 Nigerian…
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#40 Techbytes: Internet Shutdowns–A Threat to Democracy
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. "Stop blackmailing us with passengers"—striking e-hailing drivers slam Bolt and Uber. NIBSS slashes electronic transfer fees from N5 to N3.75k, effective July 1. Haul247 secures $3 million in seed…
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#39 Techbytes: The challenges of being a gig economy worker in Africa
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. e-Hailing drivers lament Uber and Bolt’s reluctance to increase fares, threaten to park vehicles Twitter value reportedly drops to $15 billion, only a third of Elon Musk’s purchase price Government…
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#37 Techbytes: Sharing the experiences of digital nomads across Africa
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. Guinea’s interim government orders fresh internet shutdown ahead of 2-day anti-govt protest 84.5% of Nigerians negatively affected by CBN’s Naira redesign policy Nigeria to Invest N5.3bn in Digital Birth...
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#36 Techbytes: Remote vs. Physical Business Operations
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. Telecom operators reject NITDA bill The AI takeover of Google Search starts now Twitter to launch encrypted direct messages with voice and video chat to follow Meta content review partner Sama was told…
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#35 Techbytes: African expansion, the pros and challenges for African founders
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. Nomba raises $30 million to drive payment solutions for African businesses. You no longer need a password to sign in to your Google account. Discord is making everyone need to pick a new username…
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#33 Techbytes: Twitter’s blue check apocalypse is here
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. Thodex’s Farul Fatih Ozer jailed in Turkey two years after allegedly fleeing with $2bn Twitter’s blue check apocalypse is here Yellow Card rewards “A whole in Your Wallet” winner with 1 bitcoin Apple...
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#34 Techbytes: How AI is affecting our lifestyles
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. Dropbox will cut 16% of its staff as it seeks to take advantage of the new “AI era of computing.” Multichoice confirms Nigerians will pay more for DStv and GOtv subscriptions starting May 1st. Clubhouse…
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#32 Techbytes: The resurgence of Bitcoin prices: are the brighter days here?
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. African crypto payment startup, Lazerpay shuts down VC funding for the cryptocurrency sector drops by 80% in Q1 2023 Paxful CEO, Ray Youssef responds to allegations of substance abuse, money-laundering…
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#31 Techbytes: The aftermath of the CBN Naira policy. What next?
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. Ghanaian Uber and Bolt drivers decry ‘sudden and forceful’ digital tax Cash App Founder Bob Lee stabbed to death in San Francisco AfDB approves $525,000 grant to create a digital hub for African fintechs...
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#30 Techbytes: Overcoming gender stereotypes and biases in the tech industry
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. Google says it removed over 5.2 billion bad ads in 2022 Kaspersky prevents about 300,000 attacks on IoT devices Kora enables Africans to accept USD payments with new USD card-acquiring G7 calls for...
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#29 Techbytes: Are Nigerian banks/fintech companies ready for a cashless society?
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. Adobe is bringing generative AI features to Photoshop, After Effects and Premiere Pro Nigeria’s OPay crosses 30 million registered app users FG cancels proposed 5% excise duty on telecom service…
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#28 Techbytes: The Cash crunch as it affects Nigeria and Nigerians
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. Stripe raises $6.5B to provide liquidity for past and current employees Chipper Cash loses about $1m to Silicon Valley Bank closure Meta scraps NFT features from Facebook, Instagram amid crypto misery...
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#27 Techbytes: BVAS, IReV and the issue of election integrity in Nigeria (2)
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. Flutterwave allays the fears of its users over N2bn hack Google celebrates IWD with 3 new initiatives, names 15 women-led startups for Africa accelerator Nigerian government blocked over 1.2 million...
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#26 Techbytes: BVAS, IReV and the issue of election integrity in Nigeria
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. Nigerians still overpay for sub-standard internet service in 2023 Meta is experimenting with AI-powered chatbots on WhatsApp, Instagram Jumia will now be held responsible for the sale of faulty products...
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#25 Techbytes: The Power of Media in Elections
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. NCC reveals dedicated toll-free number as 2023 presidential election More Nigerian states working to adopt the Nigeria Startup Act Meta is rolling out a paid verification subscription service for IG and...
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#24 Techbytes: How far has Social Media Influenced the 2023 Elections with David Hundeyin
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. MTN Group to invest $1 billion in Ghana A Founder sells his startup to Google then says the company has lost its mission Microsoft’s Bing A.I. made several factual errors in last week’s launch demo Smile...
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#23 Techbytes: Tech, the Cash Scarcity and Elections in Nigeria
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. Microsoft is integrating an AI-powered service into its Bing and Edge Partech, a global VC firm raised $263 million to Fund African startups Starlink to Launch in its 2nd African Country, Rwanda in Q1…
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#22 Techbytes: Using Tech for Transport in Nigeria
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. Egypt’s MNT-Halan raises $400M to become Africa’s latest unicorn MTN sets new Nigerian record after posting over 2 trillion naira in revenue Google is testing a potential ChatGPT competitor called...
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#21 Techbytes: How to keep your data safe in 2023
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed the major topics from last week in the tech world. We discuss our big story for the week, “Data Privacy: How to Stay Safe in 2023." We speak with cybersecurity expert Rock Adote about how employers, employees, and everyone else can keep their data safe…
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#20 Techbytes: The major tech stories of 2022
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed the topics that had the most impact on the global tech ecosystem in 2022. We speak with Ganiu Oloruntade, our Writer on Policy and Regulations and our Editor, Tomiwo Ojo. Elon Musk purchases Twitter for $44bn Do Kwon’ Terra + LUNA crash The season of...
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#18 Techbytes: The new CBN Withdrawal Policy and Nigerians
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed essential topics from last week in the tech world. Moove quietly “dismisses” employees Kenya’s CBK re-introduces charges for transactions between mobile money wallets and Banks Be Mobile Africa introduces Crypto Payments in South Africa Airtel edges…
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#17 Techbytes: TikTok, Policies and Online safety
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed important topics from last week in the tech world. The lay-off session continues FTX begins payments for staff and vendors after weeks of doubt 14-year-old girl to become MTN Nigeria’s CEO for a day Brazil approves legalization of cryptocurrency as a…
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#16 Techbytes: Social Media and its Effect on Children's Mental Health
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed important topics from last week in the tech world. Twitter agrees to negotiate severance pay with the laid-off Africa team Blue Verified’s relaunch was suspended by Twitter Reserve Bank of India to launch digital currency in December Home cleaning…
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#19 Techbytes: Interview with Dmitro Popov of Whitebit
We had an exciting conversation with Dmitro Popov, Chief International Business Developer at Whitebit about the blockchain ecosystem and what you need to do to strategically position yourself for the future.
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#15 Techbytes: The role of corporate governance in tech startups
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed important topics from last week in the tech world. Binance to start Recovery Fund for crypto projects in crisis Twitter suspends Twitter Blue amid controversies Kenya’s BasiGo raises $6.6 million Modus launches $75m fund for blockchain & AI startups in...
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Interview with Mojolaoluwa on Google Interview Warmup Tool
In this interview, our Writer Ebere talked to Mojolaoluwa Aderemi Makinde, Head of Brand and Reputation on Google Africa about the prospect of the Google warmup tool.
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#14 Techbytes: How to Develop a career on the blockchain
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed important topics from last week in the tech world. Layoffs in the air - Twitter, Stripe, Meta, Lyft... Kuda expands to the UK Binance x FTX tango Uganda to start 3D bioprinting in space Meta wants to bring Nigeria’s top creators to the Metaverse We…
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#13 Techbytes: Customer Acquisitions and Business Profits
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed important topics from last week in the tech world. Ibukun Awosika and Leslie Maasdorp were appointed to Binance’s advisory board. Kenya and Nigeria will drop out of the top 10 crypto countries in 2022. Nedbank goes to the Metaverse Adobe acquires Figma…
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#12 Techbytes: Elon Musk and Twitter's Mexican Standoff
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed important topics from last week in the world of tech. Egypt's SWVL expansion into Mexico with the acquisition of Urbvan African fintech company, Wave staff cut off South African Firm Launches 'Crypto Water Token', raises $150M FSB cryptocurrency…
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#11 Techbytes: The Storm is Not Over for Flutterwave
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed important topics from last week in the world of tech. Autochek acquisition of CoinAfrique Bolt opens Africa Head office in Nairobi Google to merge Google Meet and Duo Kenyan authorities Freeze Flutterwave’s accounts We discuss our big story for the week,...
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#10 Techbytes: To buy the dip or not to buy
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed important topics from last week in the world of tech. This includes: Amazon's expansion into Nigeria, South Africa Kenyan food tech startup Kune's shut down Elon Musk denial of responsibility for his followers’ decision to invest in crypto Uganda's...
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#9 Techbytes: Rachael Akalia shares her experience working in the blockchain space
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed important topics from last week in the world of tech. This includes: The UK to integrate blockchain technology into traditional markets Kenya to introduce a 20% tax for digital lenders Twitter and Musk find a middle ground TikTok improves screen time...
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#8 Techbytes: Celebrating WonderTeens in Tech
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed important topics from last week in the world of tech. This includes: Starlink's launch in Nigeria and Mozambique Meta COO, Sheryl Sandberg stepping down Google TV's launch in Africa Terra 2.0: The launch and crash We discuss our big story for the week,...
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#7 Techbytes: Can Social Media Impact the Nigerian 2023 Elections?
In this episode of Techbytes, we discussed important topics from last week in the world of tech. This includes: The Central African Republic to launch Africa’s 1st crypto investment hub Ghana gets Low Earth Orbit satellite gateway station Insider trading on Binance, Coinbase Abeg, Flutterwave...
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#6 Techbytes: Still in the Winter of Cryptocurrency: What's next?
In this episode of Techbytes, we discuss important topics from last week in the world of tech. This includes Elon Musk's suspension of the Twitter purchase following the bots saga; GIGM's new CEO; Rwanda's new $1bn innovation hub; Netflix employees layoffs amid subscriber decline; and Google for...
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#5 Techbytes: Crypto Winter and the Realities of Crypto Investments
In this episode of Techbytes, we discuss important topics in the world of tech from last week. This includes the Interswitch raise of $110m and expansion plans; Ethiopia's Ethio Telecom 5G launch; El Salvador's winter bitcoin stash; Google's I/O developer conference; and Google Africa Developer...
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Welcome to Techbytes with Technext. Here we bring to you a brief round-up of everything exciting about the tech space across Africa. From startup announcements to new inventions and the latest gbas gbos on the social space. We'll be sharing industry important highlights and exploring the news within the news. We'll also be bringing experts to share opinions about major news for the week. Let us begin!
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