It has been an interesting month in South Africa. MTN posted its first loss ever, with minus $357 billion appearing on the balance sheets, and the country voted for the ANC with less than the usual enthusiasm leading to them having their worst election results since the end of Apartheid. There has been some good news … Continue reading Did you know about MTN’s App of the Year?
Did you know about the AppsAfrica.com Innovation Awards
As you will have realised from reading past articles, I am a supporter of technology and innovation competitions in Africa. Not only do they encourage individuals to develop their ideas, they promote innovation and enable the rest of the world to discover the potential of the African tech sector. The Appsafrica.com Innovation Awards are once again open … Continue reading Did you know about the AppsAfrica.com Innovation Awards
Did you know about the Solar Lawn mower?
I am not sure how I missed this, but last week, the 2nd Nairobi Innovation Week took place at the University of Nairobi. The event showcases innovations in Kenya, creates a platform for innovation to be promoted and also encourages innovation policy discussion. The event was also attended by President Kenyatta, who has increased funding … Continue reading Did you know about the Solar Lawn mower?
Did you know drones solve many African problems?
Drones: Another form of African Innovation.
Did you know about the South African election mobile app
It is election day in South Africa and the ANC could be facing their sternest challenge since coming to power after Apartheid fell. Opinion polls suggest that president Zuma's ANC party is facing potential defeats in urban centres Johannesburg, Pretoria and Port Elizabeth, with the parties popularity being dented by non-existent growth and high unemployment. … Continue reading Did you know about the South African election mobile app
Did you know a mobile phone can save lives in Africa?
Health care in Africa is boosted by mobile phone technology.
Did you know that Africa is the home of innovation
African Innovation Foundation holds its 5th Innovation Prize for Africa. Here are some of the nominations.
Did You Know That In Kenya It’s All About Crowdsourcing? Meet The Mobile Delivery Platform Sendy
As an innovation afficionado, I have always been fascinated by new business models that are transforming existing businesses in Africa. Amongst them are new businesses best described with terms such as 'sharing economy' or 'crowdsourcing'. It turns out that the sharing economy is big business – Take Uber, for example. The company offering a mobile … Continue reading Did You Know That In Kenya It’s All About Crowdsourcing? Meet The Mobile Delivery Platform Sendy
Did you know Africa’s first solar-powered airport has just been opened?
Only one year after the world's first ever solar-powered airport was opened in India, South Africa opened the gates to the continent's first solar-powered airport in the Western Cape in February. It's the first of a total of nine planned airports run by Airports Company South Africa. At the moment 40% of the airport's electricity needs … Continue reading Did you know Africa’s first solar-powered airport has just been opened?
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