Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Technology, Africa
We’ve all heard of the idea that entrepreneurs are people who see a ‘gap’ in the market and then create a product or service to address that gap. The implication …
Scaling Internet-Based Startups in African Markets – Afrinnovator Read More
Much of our focus in the past has centered around Sub-Saharan Africa and in particularly key ‘hubs’ in the region – Nigeria in Western Africa, Kenya in Eastern Africa and …
Looking North: Investigating Technology Innovation & Entrepreneurship in North Africa Read More
It has been a banner year for the Africa technology scene as the world begins to turn to the continent – the Economist Africa rising cover story article was for many, a …
12 predictions for Africa Tech Scene in 2012 Read More
I talked about the need for more market research needed. Lets get more serious. How about more genomics research? Sounds too cutting edge? No. Its become more and more feasible …
Genomics Research in Africa – Improving Health by applying cloud computing Read More
Kenya’s group buying space is about to witness the entrance of a new player as Mocality plans to launch a daily deals site soon. Mocality is Kenya’s largest online business directory boasting …
Mocality to Launch Daily Deals Site Read More
Mobile phone technology has revolutionized the African continent in so many ways. The mobile phone has been for many an African the first real (or at the very least, most sophisticated) computing …
Africa Mobile Web Pulse Check Read More
Nigeria is rising! Which are the startups to watch out for in Nigeria? Who’s doing great stuff? Below is a short expose of 5 really cool startups in Nigeria. Dealdey …
6 Cool Nigerian Tech Startups Read More
(by Muchiri Nyaggah & Niti Bhan from Semacraft. Semacraft is a research and consulting company that focuses on Africa and things digital in Africa) I looked up a Nairobi-based digital strategist Mark Kaigwa last …
Africa: Opportunity Awaits Read More