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MultiChoice’s earnings reveal the harsh realities of scaling consumer tech in Africa today

From currency volatility to consumer trends, here’s a glimpse from MultiChoice's management on what it's like operating a B2C business in African markets today.

June 2024
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Africa’s digital opportunity isn’t evenly distributed

Why the NEKS countries — Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya, and South Africa — dominate venture capital funding in Africa today.

January 2024
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The five boldest African tech business moves of 2023

Fortune favors the bold. Here are five of the boldest business moves of 2023 across Africa’s tech ecosystem.

January 2024
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How Nigerian startups are coping with the currency crisis

Nigeria's currency plunged in 2023. Here are four tactics companies are using to navigate the naira nightmare.

January 2024
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15 African tech startups that shut down in 2023: Why they did it

At least fifteen startups across Africa announced their shutdowns in 2023. Here's a look at who they are and why they closed their doors.

January 2024
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The top African tech stories of 2023

2023 was an interesting year in Africa Tech with a mix of dark clouds and silver linings. Here's a recap of the year's biggest stories.

December 2023