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- Africa’s Tech Ecosystem Digest | Issue #2 | April 16, 2025
Africa’s Tech Ecosystem Digest | Issue #2 | April 16, 2025
Thalo Group
April 16, 2025
Hi Thaloite! 👋
Welcome back to Thalo ! Your shortcut to everything happening in Africa’s tech scene. If this is your first time reading, hey there! You’ve just joined a growing tribe of doers, builders, and curious minds who never want to miss out on the good stuff.
This week, we’re seeing more opportunities, events, and updates that prove Africa’s tech ecosystem is thriving, even with all the chaos. Whether you are on the hunt for your next big gig, funding to launch that idea, or updates, we’ve got something for you.
Let’s get into it!
💰 FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
 | Google for Startups Accelerator Africa 2025A three-month hybrid accelerator program for Seed to Series A technology startups.
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 | Humanitarian Innovation AcceleratorHIA aims to support technology-powered solutions addressing pressing challenges faced by vulnerable populations and humanitarian actors.
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 | Hanga SRH ProgramExploring opportunities that exist for tech-enabled startups to solve Sexual and Reproductive Health issues in Sub Saharan Africa.
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📅 UPCOMING EVENTS
 | TEMs Africa ICT Expo 2025 East Africa’s largest tech event, bringing together over 70 exhibitors and 25+ expert speakers from 25+ countries. |
 | Accelerate Africa AA3 Fireside Chat with Mrs. Yvonne Fasinro An Fireside Chat with Mrs. Yvonne Fasinro |
 | The Zone’s Games Fest A tech-infused gaming festival celebrating innovation in game development and interactive entertainment. |
 | AfricArena Lagos Summit 2025 A premier gathering for African tech startups, investors, and innovators to connect, pitch, and explore growth opportunities. |
💼 JOB BOARD
B2B Sales Growth Executive - PremblyExperience: 3+ years | Fiat Operations Associate – QuidaxExperience: 2+ years |
Compliance Review Manager – PaystackExperience: 5+ years in compliance | Technical Writer – |
Mid-Level Backend Engineer - DuploExperience: 4+ years | Content Writer/Storyteller - LeatherbackExperience: 4+ years |
🔍 QUICK TAKES
PaidHR Is More Than Just Payroll
PaidHR is transforming HR for African teams with tools for hiring, onboarding, and more, redefining the way businesses operate. Think Deel or Gusto, but made for African teams.
Africa leads the World in Mobile Money
Africa’s mobile money is booming with 1.1 billion accounts and $1.1 trillion in transactions, opening up new fintech opportunities across the continent.
🛠️ RESOURCE CORNER
📊 Startup Pitch Deck Template (YC-Style)
We found a clean, proven pitch deck format you can plug your idea into.
🗺️ Nigeria Fintech Map
Curated map of all fintech companies in Nigeria.
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That’s it for this edition! We’re loving the energy so far and there’s so much more to come. Catch you next week?
Stay building,
The Thalo Team