The Netflix matchup between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has redefined what a modern boxing event can be, fusing old-school boxing prestige with digital-age…
New conference to explore disruptive tech in Africa
Disruption technology is changing the world at a rate never seen before. And although the consequences are still unclear for many industries, it is…
3 bright spots investors can find in South Africa’s dismal economic news
For nearly a decade, the South African economy took on the role of “Africa’s sick man.” Economic growth nearly stagnated at 1.7% between 2008…
Diversity in tech startups: time to check our privilege
I was recently asked to speak on diversity in the South African tech space at Net Prophet, the popular technology and entrepreneurship conference. The…
What a Rwandan motorcycle taxi startup can teach Uber
With its relentless expansion, you’d be forgiven for thinking that Uber is an indomitable force. But there’s another transport market, African motorcycle taxis (‘motos’),…
