It sounds like science fiction – how the personalised web could change your life Published by Michael Altendorf on 13 December 2013 Smartphones and other internet-connected devices could soon start predicting our movements, interests and habits.
Mobile advertising in Africa: not there yet, but it should be Published by Kate Douglas on 6 December 2013 Advertisers have been slow to adapt to mobile technology.
Malawi-based entrepreneur has big plans for property listing site Pakwathu Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 December 2013 At the age of 21, Gonjetso Chinyama is the founder of Pakwathu, a website that allows users to search for properties in Malawi.
The internet’s transformative potential in Africa Published by McKinsey on 3 December 2013 Growing internet penetration in Africa has wide-ranging effects, contributing to economic and social development.
Barbara Birungi on encouraging more women to become entrepreneurs Published by Kate Douglas on 2 December 2013 Ugandan entrepreneur Barbara Birungi believes tech startups can positively affect Africa’s social and economic development.
Paul Kagame: A digital president leading a technology movement Published by Uwimana Basaninyenzi on 29 November 2013 An avid user of social media, Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame is pushing technological innovations.
Entrepreneurs, stand out and be remembered Published by Kate Douglas on 29 November 2013 Looking different and handing out colourful business cards can help investors remember you.
Google tailors products to African markets Published by Kate Douglas on 28 November 2013 Most Africans access the internet via their phones, affecting how Google develops new services.
SAP boss highlights three areas of transformation in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 November 2013 Understanding how business is conducted in each African country is crucial to expansion.
African IT entrepreneurs should think globally, advises a Google Africa head Published by Kate Douglas on 25 November 2013 “There is no reason why the next Bill Gates shouldn’t come from Africa.”
Meet the Boss: Barbara Birungi, director of Hive Colab/founder of WITU Published by Kate Douglas on 22 November 2013 Empowering women in technology and business is Barbara Birungi’s passion.
Facebook in Africa: mobile phones and SME advertisers are key Published by Kate Douglas on 21 November 2013 Facebook is trying to grow its penetration on the continent by partnering with mobile operators and developers in Africa.
Lions go digital: Highlights from McKinsey’s report on the internet in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 20 November 2013 Increasing access to the internet has the potential to aid economic growth across the continent.
Spinlet has turned the needs of African music lovers into a business Published by Kate Douglas on 18 November 2013 Online music platform Spinlet makes African music accessible across the continent.