Andela co-founder on why entrepreneurs should “get obsessed” with the problem they’re trying to solve Published by Vanessa Bauza on 4 March 2019 Christina Sass, co-founder of Andela, talks about the future of Africa’s tech sector.
The mobility revolution: Automotive sector undergoing a transformation Published by Jonathan Ward on 4 December 2017 When an industry undergoes a transformation, so must its supply chains and logistics processes. That’s what’s happening in the automotive sector right now.
Somaliland’s voting technology shows how Africa can lead the world Published by Calestous Juma on 14 November 2017 Somaliland will become the first country in the world to use iris recognition in a presidential election.
Tech entrepreneur Annette Muller on why business is like gardening Published by Staff Writer on 27 October 2017 South African businesswoman Annette Muller shares her thoughts on entrepreneurship.
The rise of artificial intelligence in Africa Published by Nouha Abardazzou on 16 September 2017 However, Africa’s current strengths seem not to match with the fundamental needs of the fourth industrial revolution.
Ethiopian Airlines signs up for Sabre passenger reservations technology solution Published by Press Office on 5 September 2017 More than 225 airlines currently use Sabre’s technology to decrease operational costs, increase profit and transform the way they serve travelers.
Digital currency could spark African financial revolution Published by Heleen Goussard on 4 August 2017 Africa is arguably more suited for blockchain and cryptocurrency adoption than many of its more developed Western peers.
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.
African consumer products industry rides out uncertainty Published by Deloitte team on 10 July 2017 While the overall African growth story might have ‘stuttered’ recently, the prospects for consumer goods companies still reflect a generally positive growth opportunity.
What are the new trends driving private infrastructure investment in emerging markets? Published by Paul da Rita on 20 June 2017 Over US$4.5tn a year will be spent on infrastructure between now and 2020.
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.
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.
Three ways to make rich Africa work for poor Africans Published by Elsie S Kanza on 2 May 2017 The continent’s leaders must address the inclusivity challenge by embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
