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Which sectors will thrive? Insights into Africa’s tech trends

Which sectors will thrive? Insights into Africa’s tech trends

We identify and assess Q1 2023 funding trends across Africa's tech ecosystem.

Nnamdi I.

30 May 2023

How do BNPL startups minimise risks from bad borrowers?

How do BNPL startups minimise risks from bad borrowers?

Amidst no consolidated identity management system in Nigeria, we look into strategies Fintech ...

Nchedolisa A.

19 May 2023

Why are 33 million Nigerians still offline?

Why are 33 million Nigerians still offline?

The Journey to Digital Nigeria: Progress and Challenges of the National Broadband Plan.

Nchedolisa A.

04 May 2023

Impact of CBN's new policy on POS operators

Impact of CBN's new policy on POS operators

POS wars: Banks vs Fintechs

Nchedolisa A.

18 Apr 2023

The 10 must-read articles of Q1 2023

The 10 must-read articles of Q1 2023

Highlighting some of Stears’ best work on Nigeria’s economy, business, the CBN and finance.

Jeremiah A.

07 Apr 2023

What trends defined Africa's tech ecosystem in March 2023?

What trends defined Africa's tech ecosystem in March 2023?

We assess how foreigners' bias, closed-down funds and historically low deal flow defined Afric...

Nchedolisa A.

05 Apr 2023

Can WhatsApp help startups scale?

Can WhatsApp help startups scale?

We dig deeper into African startups' trend of delivering products and services via WhatsApp.

Nnamdi I.

30 Mar 2023

Can digital payments outpace cash transactions in Nigeria?

Can digital payments outpace cash transactions in Nigeria?

An analysis of how Nigeria’s digital payment systems have evolved.

Nchedolisa A.

28 Mar 2023