Africa has become the number one tech hacking continent, in my opinion. Innovation is not just about coming up with new technology, it is about reinventing old technology. We have seen it with William Kamkwamba, the boy that harnessed the wind in Malawi with his electricity providing windmill. As I have written many times before, … Continue reading Did you know in Namibia you can make free phone calls?
Did you know why Mark Zuckerberg went to Africa?
This week Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg has been visiting Nigeria and Kenya. As you would have seen throughout my writing, some of the most innovative ideas in Africa come out of these countries. It is surprising that this is the first time that Zuckerberg has been to 'sub-Saharan Africa' (I have learnt today that this phrase … Continue reading Did you know why Mark Zuckerberg went to Africa?
Did you know Africa is hacking technology to create new solutions?
As technology rapidly advances worldwide, Africa finds new uses for it. From the more illicit uses, such as internet scams that entwine themselves into African stereotypes, to the more positive innovations such as using mobile phones to support the health care system. I read this article about Africa's most innovative tech hacks, on the Guardian … Continue reading Did you know Africa is hacking technology to create new solutions?
Did you know South African Cows can be purchased through crowdfunding?
This morning, I read about a new crowdfunding scheme in South Africa on the BBC website. Instead of the next tech or innovation, using Live Stock Wealth, you can buy a cow! Technology meets tradition and becomes innovation! (I wonder why they didn't call it Cowfunding!) The system was born out of frustration. Ntuthuko Shezi, a … Continue reading Did you know South African Cows can be purchased through crowdfunding?
Did you know Uber created competition in Africa?
Getting around Africa is an interesting experience, to say the least! You have a few options including the private mini bus, the taxi and the motor bike taxi. If you are lucky, there will be a train, or a local airline. The mini busses are, in my opinion, by far the most fun. Although, sometimes, … Continue reading Did you know Uber created competition in Africa?
Did you know about MTN’s App of the Year?
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 Internet censorship in Africa?
Today I write, briefly, not about innovation or technology, but about blogging in Africa. The BBC have reported on popular Nigerian blogger Abubakar Sidiq Usman's arrest for "offences bordering on cyber stalking". He is the third blogger to be arrested in Nigeria since 2015, under the Cyber Crime Act. His arrest came after making allegations against … Continue reading Did you know about Internet censorship in Africa?
Did you know Solar power can revolutionise the African transport system
Africa is known for its abundant commodities and also for its reliance on them. With turbulent commodity markets shocking the continent, there is one commodity it can rely on; Sunlight. Solar power is still far from being the perfect solution to the worlds energy needs, but there seems to be further innovation everyday. From the … Continue reading Did you know Solar power can revolutionise the African transport system
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 solar power can empower African women?
The running trend through most of my blogs is how technology can improve the lives of people in Africa by offering solutions to problems. There are many innovative solutions for individual problems, such as charging their electrical appliances on a cooking stove, or offering mobile payment solutions. The importance of such innovation is not just … Continue reading Did you know solar power can empower African women?
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