Every1Mobile creating and connecting communities of mobile phone users Published by Kate Douglas on 3 April 2014 Every1Mobile provides users with content, products and services to help them fast track into the formal economy.
How Freddie the Dreamer introduced technology in rural Tanzania Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 April 2014 “If you go to my village today almost 90% of the youth know how to use computers. I am very proud of that.”
Bridging the divide: Africa’s diaspora willing to invest back home Published by Felicity Thompson on 2 April 2014 Africans living abroad can help reduce poverty by investing back home.
A look at Africa’s bumpy roads and rails Published by Nirit Ben-Ari on 1 April 2014 Unprecedented investments in Africa’s ground transportation are hardly enough.
Investing in startups: Why back the jockey and not the horse? Published by Kate Douglas on 1 April 2014 Seed fund 88mph invests in tech entrepreneurs who show promise.
Watch out South Africa, Nigeria is on the rise Published by Perry Munzwembiri on 1 April 2014 The West African nation has set itself an ambitious target of becoming one of the world’s top 20 economies by 2020.
Young developer looks to take Joburg’s Maboneng Precinct model to Ghana Published by Kate Douglas on 31 March 2014 “The idea is to create a mixed-use development by recycling an old building in an old downtown area.”
Five things you can learn from Kenya’s top businesspeople Published by Staff Writer on 31 March 2014 Successful businesspeople share their insights.
Internet access is no longer a luxury across Africa Published by Joel Macharia on 31 March 2014 Fibre-optic internet cables could leap-frog Africa into the future.
Why formal trade in Africa lags, while informal prospers Published by Kate Douglas on 28 March 2014 “Informal flows are extraordinarily developed and actually very good at getting to market.”
African consumers are ‘optimistic and pragmatic’ Published by Boston Consulting Group on 28 March 2014 Although they’re putting money aside for a rainy day, African consumers are eager to spend.
Three online shopping trends to pay attention to Published by Stacey Nel on 28 March 2014 Security remains a concern for most African consumers who shop online, a survey finds.
Meet the Boss: Tunji Olowolafe, chairman, GZ Industries Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 March 2014 “We need to educate all our people. That way we will achieve true freedom and prosperity.”
From phones to fashion to rice: Online shopping gaining traction in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 March 2014 A number of companies are vying to become the Amazon of their respective territories.
