Quartz Africa’s plans for 2022

Hi Quartz Africa readers! Welcome to 2022! We look forward to remaining your go-to source for…

Tech hubs evolve, Nigeria’s startup bill, film restitution

Hi Quartz Africa readers! Between 2015 and 2019, the number of tech hubs in Africa soared.…

An NFT of Wikipedia’s first edit sold for more than the iMac used to create the site

A nonfungible token (NFT) of Wikipedia’s first edit sold for $750,000 at a Christie’s auction on…

Nigeria’s startup bill is heading to parliament after winning cabinet approval

A bill to formalize relations between startups and regulators in Nigeria was approved by the country’s…

What tech hubs have achieved in Africa in the last decade

When analyzing progress in Africa’s startup scene, attention focuses on the startups solving user problems and…

The crypto trends a16z is betting on

Venture capital heavyweight Andreessen Horowitz, also known as a16z, is doubling down on crypto. Though the…

An edtech startup’s pivot suggests African parents want livestreamed lessons

Sim Shagaya planned to tackle Africa’s education quality gap by taking a road less traveled. Camped…

Jet founder’s latest venture? A ghost kitchen on wheels

Marc Lore, the founder of Jet.com, is betting on the future of food delivery. His latest…

Ethiopia’s innovators are trying to find purpose in a time of war

Early 2020 was a hopeful time for Ethiopia’s startups. Venture capitalists were increasingly eyeing Ethiopian startups,…

Miami’s tech boom started with a tweet but is sustained by more than hype

Delian Asparouhov, like many tech workers in San Francisco, was fed up with his city. The…