Connecting Kenyan tech entrepreneurs with global expertise Published by Kate Douglas on 17 September 2012 “We want to give the possibility to everyone to set up and be a part of a large, strong African tech ecosystem.”
Interview: The man behind Africa’s answer to the iPad and iPhone Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 September 2012 How we made it in Africa speaks to Vérone Mankou, the 26 year old entrepreneur behind the African designed Way-C tablet.
South African insurance company partners with Airtel to distribute products Published by Kate Douglas on 6 September 2012 Mobile network operator Bharti Airtel this week announced that it has entered into a strategic agreement with Sanlam, a South African-based financial services group.
Social entrepreneur connects African women to global e-commerce Published by Kate Douglas on 4 September 2012 “We believe that women are Africa’s greatest untapped resource,” says Ella Peinovich.
New mobile app aimed at teaching children Yoruba Published by Kate Douglas on 31 August 2012 “I think language skills are especially important for children of the African diaspora as language allows them to access their culture and history in a deeper, more meaningful way,” says Abake Adenle.
Samsung launches phone aimed at cost-sensitive users in Africa Published by Claude Harding on 29 August 2012 Samsung today announced that it will launch a low-cost mobile phone specifically aimed at Africa and other emerging markets.
Uganda’s tech industry needs less of the same, says expert Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 August 2012 Albert Mucunguzi, founder of Uganda’s PC Tech Magazine, talks to How we made it in Africa’s Dinfin Mulupi about the state of Uganda’s technology sector.
What is Google’s game plan in Africa? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 August 2012 Google has ramped up its operations significantly in sub-Saharan Africa over the past few years.
kLab: A space for innovation in Rwanda Published by Jonathan Kalan on 1 August 2012 kLab aims to become a central beacon for Rwanda’s ICT hopes and dreams, a melting pot where creative young talent can nurture innovation and find opportunity.
Want to send a goat to your family back in Africa? Mama Mikes is the place to go Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 26 July 2012 Dinfin Mulupi speaks to Segeni Ngethe, founder of Mama Mikes.
South Sudan – the next frontier for mobile money in Africa Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 24 July 2012 It seems mobile operators are keen to replicate the success of Kenya’s mobile money industry in neighbouring South Sudan.
The story behind Kenya’s dominance in mobile money Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 18 July 2012 The success of mobile money in Kenya has been covered extensively. The East African nation’s dominance in the field is unquestionable.
Meet the Boss: Jonathan Somen, MD, AccessKenya Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 13 July 2012 “Find a good idea, analyse it and critique it to see if it is really as good as you first thought. If you still like it after a few weeks, then it is probably a good idea.”
Are competitions bad for Kenya’s tech scene? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 July 2012 How we made it in Africa’s Dinfin Mulupi talks to Lino Carcoforo, co-founder of I4A, an investment company focused on technology startups in east Africa.