Can the Smart Jacket become a competitive advantage for motorcycle taxis? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 August 2014 Motorcycle taxis are one of the leading causes of road accidents in Kenya.
Growing appetite for tech products in Angola, says venture capital fund Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 July 2014 “There is a growing appetite for high-end consumer products such as smartphones.”
Can Silicon Savannah’s software success be replicated in hardware? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 July 2014 While Kenya made its name in software, a handful of entrepreneurs are now taking the leap into developing hardware.
Africa’s ‘Sex and the City’ showing potential as a serious business Published by Jaco Maritz on 22 July 2014 An African City has been described as the continent’s answer to hit US television series Sex and the City.
How Cameroon’s Rolex award winner created Africa’s first medical tablet Published by Kate Douglas on 17 July 2014 Cameroon’s Arthur Zang is the 26-year-old inventor of the Cardio Pad, believed to be Africa’s first medical tablet.
African tech investor wants to back rule-breaking, unconventional thinkers Published by Jaco Maritz on 16 July 2014 Mbwana Alliy identifies the traits and qualities he looks for in an entrepreneur.
Nigeria’s GDP: Bigger but slower Published by Yvonne Mhango on 15 July 2014 Renaissance Capital’s Yvonne Mhango looks at Nigeria’s growth prospects.
Meet the BRCK – rugged internet for Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 14 July 2014 An innovative new product aims to improve internet access in emerging markets.
E-commerce could challenge bricks and mortar retail in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 30 June 2014 Online retailers such as Zando and Jumia have ambitious growth plans.
Has Africa lost its place at the head of the mobile payments innovation race? Published by Staff Writer on 27 June 2014 From the moment M-Pesa launched in Kenya in 2007, Africa was heralded as the leader in mobile payment services.
Epson: SMEs driving printer sales in East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 June 2014 Japanese electronics manufacturer Epson is expecting growth in demand for printers in East Africa due to a surge in private sector activity.
Tutor.ng – a startup with a new model for education in Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 13 June 2014 “Our current education system can’t meet our demand,” says Fehintolu Olaogun, co-founder of Tutor.ng.
Working from a cyber café ‘office’ for six months: The inspiring story of JamboPay Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 June 2014 How we made it in Africa talks to JamboPay founder Danson Muchemi.
Mobile telecoms in Africa: Five things you should know Published by Jaco Maritz on 6 June 2014 By the end of the decade there will be 930m mobile subscriptions in Africa.
