Five principles for developing a killer, market-disrupting app Published by Kate Douglas on 18 November 2016 The South African wiCode creator, Bevan Ducasse, on his rules for success.
Outsourcing key to start-up success, says DealDey CEO Published by Kate Douglas on 17 November 2016 The Nigerian deals website learned this lesson the hard way.
South African company predicts Trump win (and Brexit) where polls fail Published by Kate Douglas on 15 November 2016 BrandsEye is using social media to find out what people really think.
The company trying to make northern Nigeria a tech hub Published by Justin Probyn on 14 November 2016 Changing the region’s work culture is half the battle.
Why MTN is venturing into livestock tracking in Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 10 November 2016 The telco is set to launch its mobile app to help cattle owners and herdsmen monitor and track their livestock.
Cheaper smartphones and internet access key to boosting African tech Published by Rafiq Raji on 4 November 2016 Despite so many smart applications and services, these two things are holding Africa back.
Profile: ‘It pays to solve a really big problem,’ says Iyinoluwa Aboyeji Published by Justin Probyn on 3 November 2016 The Nigerian entrepreneur has three start-ups behind him. His fourth, Flutterwave, was launched this year.
How calling your mother can help you get a micro-loan in Kenya Published by Kate Douglas on 1 November 2016 Micro-loan provider, Tala, uses smartphone data to determine credit scores.
Adapt to rapid internet growth or risk irrelevance Published by Rafiq Raji on 1 November 2016 Dynamic policy, faster internet and building trust important for both government and business.
The Nairobi co-working space tempting start-ups away from coffee shops Published by Nelly Murungi on 28 October 2016 Setting up a successful co-working space is less straightforward than it seems.
The father of M-Pesa on being innovative in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 26 October 2016 Listening to customers – and the data gathered from them – is key.
From 3D printers to drones: Five technologies that could shape the continent’s future Published by Rafiq Raji on 26 October 2016 The technology being invented and adapted to solve problems unique to African countries.
Africa’s most valuable business worth less than what it owns Published by Loni Prinsloo, Bloomberg News on 24 October 2016 The whole company is worth only US$72bn, less than its $88bn stake in Shenzhen-based Tencent Holdings Ltd.
Start-up snapshot: Nairobi’s ‘Uber for buses’ Published by Justin Probyn on 18 October 2016 Magic Bus Ticketing allows commuters to use their mobile phones to interact with bus drivers and receive information regarding local public transport.