Why no packaging is the best packaging Published by Staff Writer on 31 October 2017 Product design student Anne Gross has created an idea for a sustainable packaging solution that could potentially transform how goods are packed for shipping.
African Innovation Foundation – call for applications: Innovation Prize for Africa 2018 awards Published by Press Office on 10 October 2017 A pan-African open call inviting submissions for the seventh edition of the Innovation Prize for Africa (IPA) awards from 10 October 2017 to 10 January 2018.
Four barriers hindering innovation in Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 9 October 2017 A high-level roundtable at the 2017 Innovation Prize for Africa event discussed how best to support the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs.
Start-ups take Africa by storm Published by James Jeffrey on 27 July 2017 Africa’s start-up scene is gaining momentum, with talk of big investment numbers and entrepreneurs creating business solutions spanning the full technological spectrum to meet the continent’s unique challenges.
UCT makes history, and a difference, in Philippi Published by Press Office on 25 July 2017 The official launch of UCT GSB Solution Space – Philippi, a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship in Philippi Village – celebrates a new approach that seeks to go beyond the traditional reach of a university.
AIF announces the top 10 nominees for Innovation Prize for Africa 2017 Published by Press Office on 15 June 2017 Innovators from nine African countries shortlisted for their outstanding innovations across healthcare, engineering, energy and communications sectors.
Africa needs an innovation revolution – here’s how it can happen Published by Andy Baldwin on 13 June 2017 ‘African innovators live in a new era of opportunity enterprise where there is enormous need for innovation.’
Africa’s digital rise hooked on innovation Published by Eleni Mourdoukoutas on 23 May 2017 Engineers are adapting technology to suit the specific needs and dynamics of the continent.
How Visa wants to increase e-commerce payments in Africa Published by Justin Probyn on 6 March 2017 Despite rising internet use, e-commerce in the region remains in its infancy.
African debt capital markets resilient in face of growth challenges Published by Staff Writer on 30 November 2016 Africa’s rapidly growing and deepening debt capital markets have met the challenges of 2016 with both resilience and innovation.
The father of M-Pesa on being innovative in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 26 October 2016 Listening to customers – and the data gathered from them – is key.
How brave brands sail rough waters: A TECNO Mobile case review Published by Press Office on 7 September 2016 TECNO grows from the low segment of the mobile market to a competitive high-end smartphone leader
Swaziland-born entrepreneur introduces crowdfunded insurance Published by Kate Douglas on 1 July 2016 Riovic has managed to lower the price of insurance premiums between 40-60% by offering insurance backed by crowdfunding.
Meet the Tryctor: A motorbike-turned-tractor targeting small farmers in Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 31 May 2016 Nigerian automobile designer Olufemi Odeleye spent nearly 10 years developing a low-cost, multipurpose, mini tractor – created with the African small-scale farmer in mind.
