Competition Commission backs Bank Zero takeover in South Africa
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss how the Competition Commission supports Bank Zero's takeover, a 17-year-old taking on OpenAI, and why X, ChatGPT, and ...
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This 17-year old Nigerian wants to take on ChatGPT by building his own LLM from scratch
With a team of six undergraduates and ₦2.7 million, 17-year-old Okechuckwu Nwaozor, wants to take on OpenAI by building his own LLM from scratch. Wh...
The 2017 inflection point: Is Nigeria’s HealthTech following the Fintech roadmap?
Healthtechs in Nigeria are faced with bottlenecks such as fragmented payer systems, regulatory fog, and uncertain exit pathways —similar hurdles tha...
Instict Bets Big on Partnerships to Boost Job Readiness Across Africa
The AI career platform is opening its doors, betting big......
Failed airtime and data purchases in Nigeria will be refunded in 30 seconds under proposed NCC, CBN rules
Nigerians may soon get refunds for failed airtime and data purchases in as little as 30 seconds. A new NCC, CBN framework sets clearer rules for banks...
Tunde Ebohon on building Wrkman, leadership, and creating structure for Nigeria’s informal economy
In Nigeria, finding a good plumber or technician often depends on who you know and some luck. Tunde Ebohon set out to change that. With years of busin...
Tanzania leads Africa’s contactless payment shift
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Tanzania leading Africa’s contactless payment shift, why fintechs are expanding beyond one product, and lawmakers pr...
inDrive drivers cry out over double VAT deductions
In today's Techpoint Digest, we discuss how inDrive drivers are outraged by double VAT deductions, how Zambia is going digital with passport applicati...
After unbundling, Nigerian fintechs are building full-stack financial services
Nigerian fintechs built their edge by specialising. Now, competition, customer demand, and revenue pressure are pushing them to expand into full-servi...
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