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Where do the Majority of Investments into African Startups Go?

March 23, 2022November 27, 2022 AfriBlocks Network

The last few years have seen a significant increase in investment poured into African startups. Startups across the continent have collectively broken investment records as billions of dollars continue to flow into the continent and more startups emerge with groundbreaking ideas and solutions. In 2021, the total investments made into African startups are estimated to…

Business and Entrepreneurship

Can Africa Create Better Systems to Connect Her People to Opportunities?

March 16, 2022November 27, 2022 AfriBlocks Network

As we progress through our various lives, we make several transitions as we try to find the right career path. These transitions rely on having access to the right information so that when one makes a decision, they are doing so from a fully informed position. While one could make use of the internet and…

Business and Entrepreneurship

The Key Role of Drone Technology in Africa

March 10, 2022November 27, 2022 AfriBlocks Network

One of the fastest-growing industries on the African continent has to do with drone technology, sometimes referred to as the UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) sector. The continent has seen a rise in the use of drone technology since 2016, with commercial and non – commercial applications of UAVs being found across the continent

Business and Entrepreneurship

AfriBlocks Selected as Google Black Founders Fund Recipient

September 23, 2021November 27, 2022 Tongayi Choto

Taking a startup from an idea to a thriving business can be a long, lonely journey. Our founders Tongayi Choto and Roger Roman, know this better than anyone. Nevertheless, they persevere and continue to lay a firm foundation for the future of work via a veritable SaaS-enabled freelance marketplace powered by African talent. AfriBlocks recently…

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