App revolution changing the game for mobile operators in Africa Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 13 January 2012 Many of the apps designed for communication such as Skype, Viber, G-Talk and WhatsApp are threatening to rewrite the rules of the mobile telecoms world.
IBM targeting Africa’s banks for new business Published by Femi Adewunmi on 8 January 2012 US-based technology firm IBM has significantly expanded its African footprint over the past three years.
Capital raisings and acquisitions now the order of the day in telecoms sector Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 22 December 2011 The growth and success of sub-Saharan Africa’s telecom sector is clearly measurable by not only assessing an increase in multinational interest but also by observing capital raisings and new strategic partnerships within the sector.
How MTN is profiting from Nigeria’s informal economy Published by Robert Neuwirth on 6 December 2011 Robert Neuwirth, author of Stealth of Nations: The Global Rise of the Informal Economy, examines how mobile operator MTN is using hawkers and street vendors as distribution agents.
Africa’s emerging information societies Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 6 December 2011 Envisioning certain African regions developing into equivalents of California’s Silicon Valley may indeed appear as just “building castles in the air”. However, given that the understanding of the positive impact of ICT has grown over the years, more African governments have begun to prioritise the ICT sector.
How Google is building its brand in Sub-Saharan Africa Published by Femi Adewunmi on 5 December 2011 Internet search giant Google has ramped up its operations significantly in Africa over the past four years.
Meet the Boss: Louisa van Beek, CEO, Vodacom Business Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 December 2011 ‘Meet the Boss’ is a How we made it in Africa interview series, where we pose the same 10 questions to business leaders across the continent.
Africa now second biggest mobile market in the world Published by Femi Adewunmi on 25 November 2011 Africa, with over 620 million mobile connections, has overtaken Latin America to become the second largest mobile market in the world, after Asia.
Companies should be prepared to make mistakes in Africa Published by Claude Harding on 24 November 2011 “Corporates and entrepreneurs alike should be willing to make mistakes in the process of moving into African countries, and look at partnerships with local businesses to guide them through.”
Even Richard Branson now accepts payment via M-Pesa Published by Claude Harding on 21 November 2011 More and more companies operating in Kenya are allowing their customers to pay for products and services using the M-Pesa mobile money platform.
12 ways how mobile technology can boost African agriculture Published by Femi Adewunmi on 16 November 2011 In a recent report, titled Connected Agriculture, Vodafone and Accenture identified 12 opportunities for mobile phone technology to increase agricultural income and productivity.
Fresh interest in DRC’s mobile phone industry Published by Claude Harding on 23 October 2011 The Democratic Republic of Congo’s mobile telecommunications industry has received a lot of attention over the past week.
How Africa’s economy is benefiting from the ICT revolution Published by Claude Harding on 13 October 2011 Few alterations of Africa’s macroeconomic vista have been as noticeable and inclusive as the growth of the continent’s ICT sector.
Nokia still dominant player in Africa as world mourns Steve Jobs Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 6 October 2011 As many mourn the death of Steve Jobs, we thought it would be interesting to have a look at where the iconic brand stands in terms of its mobile presence in Africa.