Elon Musk’s Starlink could fuel competition for internet customers in Africa Published by Conrad Onyango on 20 January 2023 Elon Musk’s Starlink debut in Africa is sparking a battle for underserved customers in an already competitive internet market.
Influx of affordable devices in Africa fuels adoption of 5G smartphones Published by Conrad Onyango on 13 September 2022 The number of 5G devices shipped to the continent rose significantly in the second quarter of 2022 as vendors intensified their battle to grow market share.
As internet speeds rise, Africans are spending more time streaming Published by Conrad Onyango on 26 May 2022 Increased investments in undersea cables, the proliferation of mobile services and fast-growing demand are all helping to boost internet speeds on the continent.
Africa connects: High demand for internet services spurs investment in undersea cables Published by Conrad Onyango on 3 April 2022 A new ultra-high-capacity submarine fibre optic cable that landed in Kenya’s coastal city Mombasa on 29 March is among the latest additions to the continent’s internet cable capacity.
High-tech internet solution across the Congo River links Kinshasa, Brazzaville Published by Seth Onyango on 25 September 2021 Alphabet’s Project Taara is now beaming high-speed internet across the Congo River.
Africa’s data centre market poised for massive growth Published by Nina Triantis on 2 July 2021 Africa is poised for a data centre boom as internet penetration rates rise and the continent begins to play catch-up with other regions.
Why Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund invested in Africa Published by Angela Miller-May on 24 June 2021 Chief investment officer of American pension fund says institutional investors should explore opportunities in Africa.
Reviewing the trends driving Africa’s allure: Leapfrogging through technology Published by Simon Freemantle on 5 May 2021 Africa’s technological deepening since 2010 continues to be profound, writes Standard Bank economist Simon Freemantle.
Data centres are a growing investment opportunity in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 26 April 2021 Data centres in Africa are increasingly attracting the attention of investors.
The digital infrastructure imperative in African markets Published by Aubrey Hruby on 13 April 2021 The Biden administration has the opportunity to work with flagship US tech companies to accelerate and scale critical digital infrastructure to the benefit of Americans and Africans alike, writes Aubrey Hruby.
Kenya: Start-up introduces electric fishing boat engines on Lake Victoria Published by James Torvaney on 30 March 2021 Fishers can save about 25% on fuel costs with ASOBO’s electric engines. Co-founder Laurens Friso explains the company’s business model.
Agribusiness and ICT: Two sectors with unique potential in Nigeria Published by David Lawrence on 24 March 2021 New research shows that long-term prospects for Nigeria’s economic growth are strong, with several promising areas for investment.
Zambian e-commerce platform targets the agricultural market Published by Nelly Murungi on 9 February 2021 eMsika is a Zambian e-commerce company selling agricultural inputs.
The Alibaba of Africa: WaystoCap provides a platform for businesses to buy and sell goods Published by Gloria Mwaniga Odary on 19 January 2021 Like the winding highways that connect the five African countries in which WaystoCap operates, Niama El Bassunie’s journey to becoming a tech entrepreneur took many twists.
