Africa Tech Trends: TV white spaces for affordable internet? Published by Tom Jackson on 13 March 2015 The use of so-called TV white space technology is on the increase across Africa.
Thoughts from Toyin Saraki on women leadership and Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 8 July 2014 “I believe that our biggest challenge as women is to be able to step forward and to actually lead.”
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.
The story of Best Ayiorwoth: Starting a microfinance business at age 19 Published by Kate Douglas on 29 January 2014 When a young Ugandan orphan had to cut short her high school education, she swore she would take a stand. And she did.
Being a woman in business in Africa takes guts, says Coca-Cola foundation boss Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 12 December 2013 Coca-Cola recognises the benefit of empowering women in Africa.
Isis Nyong’o talks about investing in African tech start-ups Published by Kate Douglas on 10 June 2013 “I’m always on the lookout for start-ups which have gained traction with end-users and are focused on learning.”
Maximising the female force behind African agri supply chains Published by Briony Mathieson on 23 April 2013 Women in low-paid, manual jobs form the ‘invisible’ backbone of major industries and big business.
Female buying power on the rise in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 31 July 2012 African women are becoming more independent and moving further away from their traditional stereotypical roles. More and more women are earning their own money and supporting families.