How will this Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) that has ushered in a new era of economic disruption in Africa affect its economy? The impact of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, robotics, 3D printing, the Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced wireless technologies will depend largely on how […]
Anyone beginning their software development journey must have gotten some advice to use Free and Open Source Software. What is free and what is open about these Software? What are the benefits and are they better alternatives to their commercial peers? The executive director at Ushahidi, who sits on the […]
There are a number of ways that caregivers especially mothers can ensure the protection of both their babies and the environment, using re-usable diapers is one way. The founder of Toto Safi, Cyntyche Mahoro in this episode guides us into this environmental practice.
Have you heard of the Nigeria Startup Bill (Now an Act) and the many benefits it promises the tech ecosystem in Nigeria? The State Adoption and Domestication Lead of Nigeria Startup Act, Tracy Okoro takes a go at what the bill is, what it can do and for whom in […]
A Venture Capitalist is an investor that provides young companies with capital in exchange for ownership. If you’ve ever wondered who a Venture Capitalist is, what they do and what it means to be one in Africa look no further. The Founder of a $10M Venture Capital targeting tech-enabled startups […]
January 1, 2021, saw Africa usher in a new economic era with the announcement of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement. The Founder and MD at Ingressive Capital, Maya Horgan Famodu, shares her thoughts on this agreement and what it could mean for Startups in Africa.
What does it take to create and implement a successful startup growth strategy that enables growth and success? Founder and Tech PR Consultant at Abiola Bonuola Communications, Abiola Bonuola, walks us through this episode with a focus on how marketing communications and media management can help tech startups grow.
Menstruation or periods are an integral part of a woman’s life yet the topic remains a taboo, surprisingly even in the urban parts of the country. The Chief Technology Officer of Naza Agape, Joshua Ichor, shares an innovative and eco-friendly approach to dealing with menstruation with some affordable and biodegradable […]
Stories matter, Many Stories Matter. Stories can be used to empower, and to humanize. AfricaCom’s Portfolio Manager, James Williams talks about the event which is at the forefront of Africa’s digital transformation; Africa Tech Festival and how it is bringing together Africa’s vibrant, diverse community of technology champions.
