Can Silicon Savannah’s software success be replicated in hardware? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 23 July 2014 While Kenya made its name in software, a handful of entrepreneurs are now taking the leap into developing hardware.
Hooray for Nollywood: Opening up Africa’s creative frontiers Published by Adam Salkeld on 30 May 2014 Adam Salkeld on promoting Africa’s creative industries.
App tackles South Africa’s language barrier one phrase at a time Published by Kate Douglas on 27 May 2014 The Aweza app translates useful phrases in South Africa’s 11 official languages.
Mark Kaigwa carving a niche as Kenya’s social media expert Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 May 2014 Tech entrepreneur has released a report documenting social media trends across the continent.
Are tech companies key to African growth? Published by Esi Cleland on 12 May 2014 We should be excited about what the future of technical innovation will do for Africa.
Women in Africa need ‘a tough skin’ to succeed in the tech industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 March 2014 Girl Geek Kampala aims to encourage more young women to enter the technology sector.
Kenyan tech entrepreneur sees opportunity back home Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 February 2014 “In the western world the rules have already been defined. Here it is a new territory and that is where the opportunity is.”
Building apps for improved business efficiency in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 11 February 2014 While technology can benefit business procedures, techie Lorenzo Boncompagni says companies need some convincing.
Savannah Fund looking for ‘the winners’ among Africa’s tech startups Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 6 February 2014 “The best startups tend to be foreigners who come in because they have toiled,” says tech fund boss.
IBM manager highlights lessons learnt in Africa’s technology sector Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 February 2014 What worked in Brazil, India or China will not necessarily work in Africa, says IBM East Africa head.
‘Africa still in early stages of adopting technology,’ says IBM boss Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 January 2014 US firm IBM grows business in East Africa as more companies and governments start using technology.
Impact of Africa’s innovation hubs: Too early to call? Published by Kate Douglas on 17 December 2013 Tech hubs are springing up across Africa, and will gain much from collaborating with each other.
Paul Kagame: A digital president leading a technology movement Published by Uwimana Basaninyenzi on 29 November 2013 An avid user of social media, Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame is pushing technological innovations.
SAP boss highlights three areas of transformation in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 November 2013 Understanding how business is conducted in each African country is crucial to expansion.