Healthcare – ripe for disruption Published by Matthew Donen on 23 May 2017 Mobile technology is rapidly transforming the way business is being conducted in Africa, particularly in the healthcare industry.
QuickBooks’ EasyBIZCONNECT launches into Africa Published by Press Office on 7 April 2017 EasyBIZCONNECT is Quickbooks’ new mobile or desktop application that will provide you and your customers with all needed information on the fly.
Airtime at half price on two recharges Published by Press Office on 24 March 2017 Zoto, Nigeria’s fastest growing mobile recharge and bill payment app, is giving away a 50% discount upfront on the first two recharges.
Ecobank plans to use its app to make traditional bank accounts relevant in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 20 March 2017 Now customers can open a bank account using a smartphone, without having to visit a branch or present paperwork.
Two very different responses to Uber – Kenya and South Africa Published by Thando Vilakazi and Shingie Chisoro Dube on 14 March 2017 There are also concerns that Uber, with its first-mover advantage within the ride-sharing market, is growing into a monopoly despite the benefits to consumers.
Entrepreneur simplifying running of South Africa’s stokvels with smartphone app Published by Justin Probyn on 16 January 2017 Tshepo Moloi, founder of StokFella, wants to tap into $3.2bn informal savings societies market.
Like Uber, but for tutors Published by Justin Probyn on 23 December 2016 A new South African app connects tutors to students, rates the tutors and facilitates payment.
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.
South Africa’s latest app driving consumers to stores Published by Kate Douglas on 3 July 2016 We speak to the co-founders about getting the MiBRAND app to where it is today and the lessons they have learnt along the way.
Start-up snapshot: Helping domestic cleaners help themselves Published by Justin Probyn on 13 January 2016 Domestly is an app that aims to connect domestic cleaners with clients.
Start-up snapshot: Lagos app helps commuters take road less travelled Published by Justin Probyn on 28 July 2015 Beat Traffik is a mobile app that crowd-sources regional reports regarding traffic jams and accidents to help commuters to reach their destination faster in Nigeria.
Does your company really need an app? Published by Jaco Maritz on 31 May 2015 Small companies shouldn’t waste money on building expensive apps, says PriceCheck CEO.
Phatisa upgrades its African Private Equity News App Published by Press Office on 2 March 2015 The African Private Equity News App powered by Phatisa has been re-launched with a major facelift to its design, functionality, navigation and overall features to enhance user experience.
Start-up snapshot: App to help South Africans improve their school grades Published by Kate Douglas on 3 February 2015 A new South African tech start-up, Learning Lab Apps, aims to make learning easier by building web and mobile educational applications.
