Feature 18 February 2021 Four countries, one Clubhouse The buzzy audio app is most frequently associated with Silicon Valley, but it’s taking off everywhere from Japan to Nigeria.
Feature 4 January 2021 Nigeria’s war on wheels Government regulation is frustrating Nigeria’s tech scene, and burning investors and entrepreneurs alike.
News 22 December 2020 African governments rush to protect local startups Nations across the continent are passing laws designed to promote homegrown innovation.
News 16 December 2020 Why radio stations may be the real “e-learning” revolution African teachers are building on years of radio education to keep learning affordable and accessible.
Future Thinking 11 December 2020 14 tech trends to watch in 2021 2020 was a more eventful year than anyone could have imagined. What will the next year hold? The Rest of World team picked top tech trends to watch out for in 2021.
Future Thinking 9 December 2020 The revolution will be hashtagged Social media campaigns have helped to mobilize Africa’s youth to challenge authority and draw attention to forgotten causes.
Been there, built that 30 November 2020 Africa’s streaming wars have begun Jason Njoku’s IrokoTV is a streaming platform for Nollywood, Nigeria’s robust movie industry. But finding customers on the continent has been hampered by the economic realities facing many Africans.
News 17 November 2020 Exonerated by viral video When the police charged a famous music manager with murder during the protests, lawyers provided social media footage to prove his innocence.
News 12 November 2020 #EndSARS is personal for Nigeria’s tech sector. So it began raising money for the movement. The startups helped raise thousands of dollars for demonstrators. Now, after alleged government interference, some are staying quiet.
Tech 101 27 October 2020 Your package has arrived One year after a rocky public offering, African e-commerce giant Jumia is seeing a boom in sales — but not in profits.