Cheaper smartphones and internet access key to boosting African tech Published by Rafiq Raji on 4 November 2016 Despite so many smart applications and services, these two things are holding Africa back.
Advancements in mobile technology further connects Africa with global markets Published by Staff Writer on 1 August 2016 ‘As the adoption of mobile technology and increasing internet penetration in these countries continue to grow, so does the opportunity for retailers to reach new customers in the region.’
Can Africa replicate Silicon Valley? History shows not Published by Ivo Vegter on 4 June 2014 Silicon Valley succeeds because it is relatively free from state interference.
‘Mobile money has moved from this new thing into an industry,’ says MasterCard Published by Kate Douglas on 9 April 2014 Some 70% of world’s active mobile money users are in sub-Saharan Africa.
Every1Mobile creating and connecting communities of mobile phone users Published by Kate Douglas on 3 April 2014 Every1Mobile provides users with content, products and services to help them fast track into the formal economy.
Sub-Saharan Africa: A major potential revenue opportunity for digital payments Published by McKinsey on 14 March 2014 Sub-Saharan Africa offers tantalising potential for mobile financial services, but as yet there have been few success stories.
Ghanaian messaging app Saya gains popularity in India Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 18 February 2014 “Five months after the launch we got 14m people who had been invited by their friends to use the service.”
Mi-Fone’s Alpesh Patel on starting a mobile phone company from scratch Published by Jaco Maritz on 20 January 2014 “We have what it takes to take on the big guys and beat them at their own game.”
Innovative mobile payments technology once again comes from Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 26 November 2013 Oltio head talks about a new mobile payments system, and what it could mean for Africa’s SMEs.
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.
ICTs set to transform smallholder farming Published by Staff Writer on 13 November 2013 ICT4Ag conference highlights the importance of ICTs such as mobile phones in growing Africa’s agriculture industry.
