The worldwide digital revolution has changed many industries. Automations are changing anything from factories to marketing departments. More and more people are connected to each other, and it communicating across borders is becoming easier and easier. In fact, during my time in Ghana, in many cases I had a better connection than some areas in … Continue reading Did You Know technology is changing Africa’s health Sector?
Did You Know that African Mobile Apps are solving African Problems?
In Africa, data prices are becoming more competitive, smart and feature phones are more accessible to people across the continent, and more people have access to mobile internet. This increased usage of phones means there is space for more and more mobile phone applications, that solve problems specific to Africa. More and more developers in Africa … Continue reading Did You Know that African Mobile Apps are solving African Problems?
Did You Know now anyone can access credit in Ghana?
Last week I wrote a little about the incredible work the iSpace, a technology hub in Accra, Ghana are involved in. I spent a lot of time in the hub, taking in the atmosphere and talking to the inspiring young people learning, creating, innovating and aspiring out of the Labone office. One of those that … Continue reading Did You Know now anyone can access credit in Ghana?
Did You Know how to travel in Ghana? There’s an app for that!
If you read about African technology and innovation a lot, (and if you are reading this you probably do!) then over the last year you will have heard a lot about the many technology hubs that are being established across the continent. In many ways the tech revolution in Africa is partly due to these … Continue reading Did You Know how to travel in Ghana? There’s an app for that!
Did You Know Africa is thinking about the future of employment?
I am back in Ghana for a holiday but I am trying to make the most of the time here. Learning as much about what is new in Ghana as possible. Fortunately for me, the Stars For All Nations (SFAN) event at the British council, that I wrote about here, took place during my stay here. … Continue reading Did You Know Africa is thinking about the future of employment?
Did You Know Inventive Africa is back in Ghana!
The tag line of Inventive Africa has been that 'Change is happening now' in Africa. For more than a year now I have been writing this blog, with the help of the occasional guest blogger, and talking about the tremendous change going on across the continent. The problem has been is that I had not … Continue reading Did You Know Inventive Africa is back in Ghana!
Did You Know escaping a slum fire in Africa is now easier?
Innovation can be found across Africa in many forms. There are different sets of problems in Africa that can be solved by utilising and improving on technology from all over the world. 3D printing technology is saving lives, mobile phone technology is educating people and Fintech is encouraging more and more to think about their … Continue reading Did You Know escaping a slum fire in Africa is now easier?
Did You Know 3D printing is saving lives and the environment in Africa?
3D printing is a trend that doesn't look to fizzle out. It is changing the way industry works and enabling small businesses all over the world. The prices of printers are coming down steadily and it is even possible to scavenge the parts and make one yourself! 3D printers and the availability of effective 3D … Continue reading Did You Know 3D printing is saving lives and the environment in Africa?
Did You Know drones and better seeds will feed Africa and the world?
Without farms, we wouldn't survive. Well some of us may manage to scavenge for food, maybe even pick up hunting again, but life would not be the same again. The life of a farmer is not plain sailing. There are many hurdles to cross whether they are growing crops or producing livestock. The weather, disease … Continue reading Did You Know drones and better seeds will feed Africa and the world?
Did You Know events across Africa are focussing on Innovation?
Africa is innovating, but in many instances the world refuses to see it. I have many conversations with people that are very sceptical about African innovation. But, within the continent there is a feeling of enthusiasm towards innovation and optimism that innovation can improve the lives of individuals and the continent as a whole. In these … Continue reading Did You Know events across Africa are focussing on Innovation?
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