An event gathering top founders, creatives, and tech leaders in Africa for networking and idea sharing.
The Next wave: We seem to miss the point about African tech conferences
Premier Oiwoh criticized the lack of actionable outcomes from conferences, stating they often promise solutions that never materialize. The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) exists, but a seamless borderless payment system in Africa remains elusive.
‘You can’t hustle forever’: Sabi’s Okubadejo calls for systemic thinking among African founders
Olumide Okubadejo warns that 70-80% of African startups fail within their first five years due to infrastructure challenges. Funding for African startups decreased by 22.73% in 2024, highlighting the need for resilient systems.
Quick Fire 🔥 with Mark Irozuru
Mark Irozuru is the DevOps Lead at Botanix Labs, specializing in Bitcoin-based blockchain infrastructure. He has achieved 99.9% uptime and supported a 10x transaction growth in his projects.
Why Kenyan remittance startup Bonto is shutting down after two years
Bonto Kenya ceased processing transactions on August 15 and requested the revocation of its license from the Central Bank of Kenya. The Central Bank of Kenya confirmed the revocation of Bonto's license, highlighting regulatory challenges for fintechs in the country.
As rivals circle Africa, Blockchain.com open its first office in Nigeria
Blockchain.com has opened its first physical office in Nigeria, marking its entry into Africa. User activity in Nigeria has doubled, making it the largest market for Blockchain.com in Africa.
