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AfriBlocks Integrates with Western Union Business Solutions’ payments infrastructure

August 26, 2021November 27, 2022 Tongayi Choto

AfriBlocks integrates with Western Union Business Solutions’ payments infrastructure to gives African freelancers more ways to get paid.

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Why Now is the Best Time to Start Your Side Hustle

August 4, 2021November 27, 2022 Tongayi Choto

In this day and age, your regular 9-to-5 may not be cutting it for you in more ways than one. You may need more streams of revenue to live the life you want. Also, your job may not be fulfilling you as a unique human being with interests outside of your occupation. You may have…

Business and Entrepreneurship

Africa and The Future Of Work Report 2021

July 26, 2021November 27, 2022 Tongayi Choto

If you ask any founder, one thing that is key to building a startup is data. Besides asking yourself about your numbers, projections or customer acquisition cost (to mention a few metrics), you also need to know how big your market is or at least how big the problem is that you are solving. While…

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Successfully graduating with Law degree while freelancing in South Africa

June 30, 2021November 27, 2022 Tongayi Choto

As we continue sharing the stories of the many talented freelancers on AfriBlocks, we sat down with Akudzwe Mhangami. Akudzwe has recently graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Law degree from the University of Pretoria in South Africa, but she hasn’t stopped there. She is also an entrepreneur as a freelance photographer and a…

For Freelancers

Happy Juneteenth, a Shared Past Strengthening the Global African Diaspora

June 19, 2021November 27, 2022 Tongayi Choto

Remembering Juneteenth By Ryan K. Smith | AfriBlocks Happy Juneteenth, everyone! Are you familiar with this newly-minted federal holiday in the United States? If not, June 19 is the oldest celebration of the so-called end of chattel slavery in the Americas. All-in-all, it is a celebration of liberation for Black Americans, resulting from a shared…

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AfriBlocks and DataCamp Partner to Offer FREE Courses to African Freelancers

June 14, 2021November 27, 2022 Tongayi Choto

Here at AfriBlocks, we feel a strong sense of commitment to our customers and the freelancers powering our platform. As we strive to equip our freelancers with everything needed to perform at a high level and nurture their talents, upskilling is a critical component of our program. We encourage our freelancers to constantly hone their…

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Kscope is the Yellow Pages for African Businesses

June 4, 2021November 27, 2022 Tongayi Choto

At AfriBlocks, we provide African talent to the continent and beyond. Through our platform, we have come across remarkable companies with a similar dedication to spread Africa to the world. They have brought their visions to life by creating African-based forums in various locations globally that bring the Motherland right to your doorstep. Yvonne Ben…

Business and Entrepreneurship

Highlights Of The Successful Freelancers Summit 2021 by AfriBlocks

May 24, 2021November 27, 2022 Tongayi Choto

The Freelancer Summit 2021 by AfriBlocks was a success, a meet-up in Harare, Zimbabwe to discuss various topics around freelancing.

The vision of the meet-up is to share knowledge, opportunities and to trigger healthy conversations around freelancing.

Coming together to make new contacts and share our expertise and experiences with people of diverse backgrounds.

Meeting prospective clients, future associates, mentors, investors and being part of one of the fastest-growing freelance communities in Africa.

JOIN THE AFRIBLOCKS FREELANCERS COMMUNITY

#AfriBlocks #TheFreelancersSummit2021 #FutureOfWork

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Hosting the Freelancers’ Summit 2021

May 4, 2021November 27, 2022 Tongayi Choto

Theme : An Introduction To Effective Freelancing #WeAreFreelancers Date : Friday 7 May 2021 Time : 2-5pm Venue : LIVE : On Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhmAhtjMpH8 PHYSICAL : @Eight2Five Innovation Hub, 3 Anchor House, Jason Moyo St., Harare, Zimbabwe You are invited to The Freelancer Summit by AfriBlocks to discuss various topics around freelancing. Vision of the…

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Excitement as AfriBlocks Graduates From TechStars Seattle and Makes History

May 3, 2021November 27, 2022 Tongayi Choto

Sleepless In Seattle By Tongayi Choto If you’ve been following our journey, you know that we recently participated in the prestigious Techstars accelerator. Accepting fewer than 1% of the over 17,000 applicants yearly, AfriBlocks was one of 10 to be accepted into this year’s Seattle cohort. Techstars is a global program that helps early-stage startups…

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