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# [The Biggest Problem in African Tech Isn't Talent. It's Proximity.](https://timiebi.hashnode.dev/the-biggest-problem-in-african-tech-isn-t-talent-it-s-proximity?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

African tech doesn't have a talent problem. It has a proximity problem. Discover how geography shapes innovation and why Africa must build for its own realities.

Jul 30 · 5 min read · timiebi.hashnode.dev  
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Senior Software Engineer exploring the intersection of frontend engineering, backend systems, and real-world problem solving. I write about React, TypeScript, Next.js, Node.js, NestJS, PostgreSQL, architecture, and lessons from building products.

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