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Technext is a premier tech news publication in Africa deeply covering the digital economy in Nigeria and across the continent. Focusing on startup funding policy analysis and technical innovation, it is a key platform for understanding the explosive growth of African tech.

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How African infrastructure companies are quietly powering the continent’s cross-border trade revolution

How African infrastructure companies are quietly powering the continent’s cross-border trade revolution

Africa is moving money, not through the old avenues of bank queues, artificial delays, and forms stamped across…

How Assexmarkets is Rewriting the Rules of Retail Trading for African Traders

How Assexmarkets is Rewriting the Rules of Retail Trading for African Traders

A new wave of zero-cost, locally-built brokers is reshaping how Africa accesses the global financial markets.

How Fortress found her way into cybersecurity without a clear roadmap

How Fortress found her way into cybersecurity without a clear roadmap

There is a particular kind of loneliness that comes with trying to build a career nobody around you…

Influencers at Afrinvest roundtable speak on innovation and the Dangote IPO

Influencers at Afrinvest roundtable speak on innovation and the Dangote IPO

The Nigerian capital market is currently witnessing a significant shift in how investment firms engage with the public.…

GTCO-Backed HabariPay Squad Hackathon Spotlights Nigeria’s Growing AI Talent Ecosystem

GTCO-Backed HabariPay Squad Hackathon Spotlights Nigeria’s Growing AI Talent Ecosystem

Nigeria’s tech ecosystem is undergoing a fundamental shift. While the country has long been recognised as a powerhouse…

Children’s Day: Bolt donates portion of earnings to vulnerable children

Children’s Day: Bolt donates portion of earnings to vulnerable children

Ride-hailing company Bolt says it will donate a portion of its earnings to vulnerable children and youths. The…

South Africa pushes AI policy to 2027 after AI hallucination scandal

South Africa pushes AI policy to 2027 after AI hallucination scandal

South Africa’s national artificial intelligence policy has been postponed until January 2027. The delay occurred because the initial…

From Web3 storytelling to fintech growth leadership: How Chukwuma Okafor is contributing to Africa’s digital economy

From Web3 storytelling to fintech growth leadership: How Chukwuma Okafor is contributing to Africa’s digital economy

As Africa’s digital economy continues to mature, a growing number of young professionals are helping shape the continent’s…

Ethio Telecom lists on Ethiopian Securities Exchange, confirms 96% of applicants as investors

Ethio Telecom lists on Ethiopian Securities Exchange, confirms 96% of applicants as investors

Ethiopia-owned operator Ethio Telecom has officially listed on the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX), becoming the fourth company and…

Verto co-founder Anthony Oduu on solving Nigeria’s $30 billion e-commerce liquidity crisis

Verto co-founder Anthony Oduu on solving Nigeria’s $30 billion e-commerce liquidity crisis

Nigeria’s e-commerce sector is no longer a nascent promise; it is a heavyweight contender projected to exceed $30…