Africa

Digital innovation could seriously upscale Africa, but there’s still a long way to go

The biggest problem in the African health delivery system is not the number of sick people or the type of diseases, but ineffective system…

Africa’s mobile banking apps are a serious weapon in their war against the telcos

“The money that goes through the MTN eco-system in one month is more than the money that gone through all the commercial banks since…

Human touch, actual actions sweep Indian PM past White House in global Twitter rankings

In a tight, non-politically driven race, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (5.01-million) has now overtaken the White House (4.99-million) in Twitter followers, to become the…

22 breathtaking images of Africa’s streets from Google Plus

Most people say Google Plus is the place to go when you want to be alone. Others say it is the platform where Google…

Microsoft officially rolls out TV White Spaces project in Limpopo, SA

Microsoft South Africa has announced the official implementation phase of the highly anticipated TV White Spaces pilot project at the University of Limpopo, situated…

Is regulation about to stifle Africa’s mobile money boom?

Necessity is the mother of invention and nowhere does this ring more true than across Africa. Access to basic transactional requirement has sparked innovation…

Nigerian graphic novel ‘Akaraka’ puts Africa’s artists online

Akaraka: The Call of Destiny is an online graphic novel that shares the fantasy tale of Nigerian demigods, curses and tempting fate. The graphic…

Kenya’s Maasai vets and the Android connection

There is much excitement in the developed world over the strides that have been made in the mobile market during the last couple of…

Africa’s tech explosion promises economic growth

Ask web entrepreneur Stefan Magdalinski why he moved from London to Cape Town two years ago, and he points to a map that illustrates…

Why MXit is Africa’s largest social network

While South Africa’s teachers were on strike in September, volunteers used the country’s largest social network to help students prepare for exams. If you…

Research finds Nokia still dominates mobile in Africa

India has sent a clear message that it is watching Africa closely, especially after the impressive US$10.7-billion move by Indian telecoms giant Bharti Airtel to…

Google testing ‘Baraza’, an African Q&A site

There’s a new service coming out from Google, tentatively called “Baraza”, which is the term used for meeting place in Swahili. It’s a service…

Zambian gov’t backs off threat to shut down ISPs

Zambia’s communications authority reversed its decision to shut down five main internet service providers on Wednesday, saying they would be allowed another chance to…

Ethan Zuckerman on why rich nations dominate news

Ever wondered why Nigeria gets so little media coverage and why places like Japan enjoy so much more attention from the world’s press? That’s…

How mobile phones develop economies and save lives: Study

Only three years since the project started, new research conducted at the Millennium Villages by Swedish mobile communications company Ericsson, The Earth Institute and…

Africa expects internet revolution

Businesses across Africa are expecting a revolution in internet access, technology and costs as a result of the rush of new undersea cables connecting…

Kenyan scoops $1m in Nokia mobile app challenge

John Waibochi of Virtual City, from Kenya, on Thursday scooped the Nokia $1,000,000 Growth Economy Venture Challenge at Nokia World. Launched at CES 2010,…

Kenyan startup proposes solution to modern-era information overload

In an age of information abundance, curating meaning is key. Nine months ago that is just what Jon Gosier set out to do as…

How to build global technology companies from Africa

During a relaxed and informal panel discussion at the Tech4Africa conference in Johannesburg entitled “Building for the Global Market. Lessons and learnings from the…

Mesh Potato device could dramatically lower connectivity costs

Steve Song has spent the past two years as a fellow at the Shuttleworth Foundation, looking at ways to lower the costs of communications…

Interview: PesaPal’s Agosta Liko on African mobile payment solutions

Agosta Liko, CEO of PesaPal, relocated to Kenya from the US to start Verviant, a software development company in Nairobi. Three years later, the…

Kenya’s mobile money innovation boom

Kenya is quickly gaining a competitive advantage in the mobile payments space. Led by mobile operator giant Safaricom with their Mpesa product, the market…

20 Kenyan web and tech innovations worth watching

Kenya is abuzz right now. The outlook for technology and innovation in Africa has never been brighter, and Kenya is positioning itself strategically in…

Microsoft Launches Project Gecko to Build AI for the Global Majority, Starting in Kenya

Cautious Consumers Set the Tone for South Africa’s Black Friday 2025 Tech Battle

MTN and Microsoft Partner to Bring AI Learning Tools to Millions Across Africa

Innovate47 Launches Global Food & Agri Accelerator to Back Climate-Smart Startups

Simbi Wabote’s 10-Year Roadmap: How Nigeria Achieved 54% Local Content Growth

Records Tumble In Best Year Yet For South Africa’s Hedge Fund Industry

Monster Brings the Heat to rAge 2025 with Free Cans, Hot Laps and Call of Duty Finals

Acer and Game Roll Out a High-Value Aspire 3 Black Friday Bundle for South Africans

TCL Levels Up Black Ops 7 With Next-Gen QD Mini LED Displays Built for Serious Gamers

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