Did you know Inventive Africa is back to inspire you?

Inventive Africa has been offline for a while, due to circumstances out of our control, but we are back with a vengeance! African innovation is still at the heart of our passion, and we want to inspire you with the innovations of brilliant creators across the entire continent. Africa as a whole gets bad press … Continue reading Did you know Inventive Africa is back to inspire you?

Did You Know this Fintech company is an example for innovators in Africa?

Within the theme of African innovation, Fintech is one of the areas which receives the most attention and the most funding. Of course, great change is occurring in other sectors, such as agriculture, which has recently gained success in prizes, such as that of the Seedstars competition, but Fintech is attracting investors, and creating a … Continue reading Did You Know this Fintech company is an example for innovators in Africa?

Did You Know drones can make the African construction industry safer?

What would Wilber and Orville Wright think about the current aviation situation, 115 years after they first flew in their aeroplane. It is likely they would look to the sky in shock to see the amount of people being transported throughout the world in metal birds, and the super sonic military jets flying into action. … Continue reading Did You Know drones can make the African construction industry safer?

Did You Know patients in Africa don’t need to queue for medical attention?

Health care across the world relies upon trust between health care professionals and their patients. Patients must trust that their doctors and nurses in working to the highest possible standard, and that if they are not, their worries, concerns and complaints will be listened to. If they are not taken into consideration, then it could … Continue reading Did You Know patients in Africa don’t need to queue for medical attention?

Did You Know data could create a booming agricultural sector in Africa?

Money makes the world go round..right? Well, maybe the tides are turning, and there is another influencer that is pulling the strings of the world. Data! Data and its analysis is influencing our daily lives constantly, whether at home sitting on the sofa watching Netflix, or in the work place, trying to work out how … Continue reading Did You Know data could create a booming agricultural sector in Africa?

Did You Know Women are Taking The Lead In African Innovation?

African women history embraces a huge variety of strong women in society despite a common trend of matrilineal descent. From heroins like Yaa Asantewa of Ghana and Winnie Mandela of South Africa to Funmilayo Ransome Kuti of Nigeria, there is no doubt that women can conquer the world. The road to a woman's success in Africa … Continue reading Did You Know Women are Taking The Lead In African Innovation?

Did You Know maths in Africa is not so boring?

Senegal like most African history has its our story to tell about historic education systems and their revolutions. Left with little choice Senegal was bound to use software made in France called “Geogebra”. Its practicality in assisting with daily needs and problem solving solutions seems to a large extent  to be questionable in addressing mathematical problems … Continue reading Did You Know maths in Africa is not so boring?

Did You Know SMS can improve your child academic results in Africa?

The Seedstars summit was packed full of innovations from emerging markets. Notably, innovative African startups were their in great numbers, standing loud and proudly. Not only did African innovations seem to be represented far more than the other markets, they won the lions share of the awards in the showcase of the summit. In fact, … Continue reading Did You Know SMS can improve your child academic results in Africa?

Did You Know Africa had the most successful innovations at Seedstars?

Yesterday, 12th April 2018, I sat in the audience of the Seedstars Summit filled with pride. After a few days of activities, the grande finale showcased Seedstars' best innovations of the year. Over the course of the year, the Seedstars team, who are positioned in emerging markets around the world, search for the best innovations … Continue reading Did You Know Africa had the most successful innovations at Seedstars?