Mobile financial services in Africa: Winning the battle for the customer Published by Mutsa Chironga and team on 26 September 2017 To compete in Africa’s diverse mobile money markets, banks must offer distinctive services.
The journey so far: Etop Ikpe, CEO, Cars45 Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 September 2017 Etop Ikpe believes the concept of fake it till you make it is ‘completely misunderstood’.
The journey so far: Ricky Thomson, founder and director, SafeBoda Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 August 2017 ‘A product for everyone is a product for no one.’
Stirring up e-commerce in South Africa Published by Investec on 22 August 2017 CEO of Yuppiechef on how to forge ahead and be remarkable when it comes to delivering online.
Startup snapshot: Using artificial intelligence to improve education Published by Justin Probyn on 14 August 2017 M-Shule uses artificial intelligence to create and deliver personalised learning programmes to students via SMS.
Cryptocurrency is the great African opportunity Published by Rainer Michael Preiss on 8 August 2017 Like any other investments, cryptocurrencies carry risks. However, not owning or embracing the native money of the internet is even riskier.
Senegal start-up trains young coders Published by Sofia Christensen on 8 August 2017 Senegal’s tech scene has been slow to get off the ground.
Digital currency could spark African financial revolution Published by Heleen Goussard on 4 August 2017 Africa is arguably more suited for blockchain and cryptocurrency adoption than many of its more developed Western peers.
Congolese inventor has a solution to get rural Africa emailing Published by Kate Douglas on 25 July 2017 A device that makes sending an email over 100-times cheaper.
Case study: How this Singapore tech company built a thriving business in Africa Published by Otavio Veras on 14 July 2017 ‘For an SME to thrive in Africa, it will need people with a sense of adventure and not pampered employees that are used to luxury comforts,’ says ICT company.
Moroccan tech entrepreneur has a solution to combat illegal fishing Published by Kate Douglas on 10 July 2017 Drones controlled by special artificial intelligence software cost a fraction of operating traditional surveillance planes.
South African company giving bulk buying power to low-income communities Published by Kate Douglas on 3 July 2017 Buying in bulk can lead to great savings. But low-income earners often don’t have the means to purchase items in large quantities. This company has a solution.
Startup snapshot: Streamlining the buying and selling of medication in Nigeria Published by Justin Probyn on 26 June 2017 Talking business with Vivian Nwakah, co-founder of online pharmaceutical distribution platform Medsaf.
Interview: Using technology to boost the incomes of West African farmers Published by Justin Probyn on 23 June 2017 Farmerline is a Ghanaian software company that provides small-scale farmers with information such as farming tips, market prices and weather reports.
