Did You Know money transfer to Africa is getting cheaper and quicker?

Fintech is big news this year in Africa, and throughout the world for that matter. Bitcoin, and other crypto currencies have brought the potential of new financial mechanisms to the forefront of those that had never considered changing their financial instruments previously. As people speculate on crypto currencies, and mobile money becomes even more popular … Continue reading Did You Know money transfer to Africa is getting cheaper and quicker?

Did You Know you can understand your customer with a South African app?

If you search innovation or technology in Africa, you will find a lot of Fintech, Solar, education and health care innovations that are creating a buzz and getting noticed across the continent. Entertainment innovations are of course also popular and receive a hype. But, what about African business solutions? I don't know about you, but … Continue reading Did You Know you can understand your customer with a South African app?

Did You Know Bitcoin could solve land disputes in Africa?

Have you ever tried to buy land in Africa? It can be a tiresome experience, with so many channels to pass through, and often very expensive. Land has long been a sensitive issue across the country. In many communities there are land disputes that have been raging on for years. Land often belongs to traditional … Continue reading Did You Know Bitcoin could solve land disputes in Africa?

Did You Know the SDGs can be budgeted using an innovative tool?

At the Co-Willing conference in Ukunda, Kenya, there were a plethora of interesting people with different skills and areas of knowledge. On the first night of the conference I sat down to dinner with a member of the team from the Millennium Institute. Over our lovely meal, and after introductions, he began to tell us … Continue reading Did You Know the SDGs can be budgeted using an innovative tool?

Did You Know you are now protected against online fraud in South Africa?

Money! We all need it, and it never seems to be enough to meet our expenditure demands. (At least that is how I feel!) We work, we earn, we receive the money to our banks, we spend it, either wish cash or card. Well that has been the way for a long time, but innovation … Continue reading Did You Know you are now protected against online fraud in South Africa?

Did You Know Kenya has an innovative personality?

Inventive Africa is back from Kenya and completely enthused! The blog has gone a little quite for the last two weeks, apart from a fascinating interview with Dr Tonny Omwansa, the Chairman of the Nairobi Innovation Week. (If you haven't seen it out check it out here!) Kenya is a really fascinating country, which really … Continue reading Did You Know Kenya has an innovative personality?