Tag: Tech
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She Codes Africa Announces Advisory Board Members to Empower Women and Girls in STEM
She Code Africa, a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering and celebrating girls and women in tech across Africa, has announced its advisory board members. They aim to bring these members together to expand their reach and guarantee a continuous sustainable future for women and young girls in STEM across the African continent. We’re on a…
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Startup Spotlight: Lami
Lami is on a mission to change the narrative in a continent where insurance penetration stands at a mere 3%. Founded by Kenyan entrepreneur Jihan Abass, Lami is an insurtech startup that seeks to make insurance accessible and affordable for millions of Africans. Lami’s approach focuses on building trust, delivering value, and establishing security through…
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Woman In Tech For The Week: Dr Ayanna Howard
Dr Ayanna Howard is an American Roboticist, entrepreneur and educator, currently serving as the dean of the Ohio College of Engineering, a position she has held since becoming the first woman to lead the institution. Howard’s interest with artificial intelligence (AI) led her to join Axcelia Inc., where she helped develop technologies like Evolver, the…
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The Reality of Being a Newbie Data Analyst in Nigeria
Like any other sector, the tech industry has its fair share of ups and downs. It’s not a bed of roses, and as time goes on, the challenges can become overwhelming. In a candid conversation with The Stack Journal, Powei, a data analyst, shared her insights on the realities of being in the tech field…
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Startup Spotlight: Akiba Digital
Akiba Digital, founded by Tebogo Mokwena in 2017, is a data and technology company that empowers SMEs to improve their risk score and keep their businesses financially healthy. Akiba Digital’s solutions address an important challenge in Africa, where nearly 80% of SMEs and people need access to traditional credit scoring. Using alternative datasets, the company…
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Woman In Tech For The Week: Ejide Akinbiyi
Ejide Akinbiyi is an entrepreneur and CEO of MaterialsPro, an on-demand procurement and supply chain platform designed specifically for the construction industry. With over 13 years of experience building and scaling products, Ejide is passionate about using technology to drive innovation and make a lasting impact. Her journey began in various roles at prominent companies…
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Project Manager vs Scrum Master
While project managers and scrum masters can take on both roles, they are different. They both play important roles in product development and ensure that products meet customer needs and are delivered efficiently. Now, what makes them different? A Project Manager oversees the entire project lifecycle from start to finish. They are responsible for planning,…
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Remembering Women Who Helped Build the Digital World
The history of the Internet, from its inception, has often been associated with men, yet women have played important roles in its development and evolution. Despite facing sexism and patriarchy at their workplace, lack of recognition and credit for their work, limited opportunities for them to advance, and even bias, these women fought to be…
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Woman In Tech For The Week: Mitchelle Chibundu
Mitchelle Chibundu, popularly known as Designer Babe (DB), is a leading Global Product Design expert and multimedia creator. She is also an author helping aspiring designers find their footing in tech.She founded Designer Babe, a booming community with over 60,000 members that helps designers learn, grow, and thrive. Mitchelle’s passion lies in solving complex problems…
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The Legacy of Marie Van Brittan Brown: Pioneering Home Security Systems
Marie Van Brittan Brown is an African American nurse and inventor who invented the first audio-video security system. Born in 1922 in Queens, New York, Brown started as a nurse and lived in a high-crime neighbourhood with her husband. Her late-night work and fear of being alone due to her husband’s job inspired her to…