AI is disrupting education. But despite what the headlines (and some ChatGPT horror stories) might suggest, South African teachers aren’t being replaced — they’re…
Africa’s crowdfunding context: starting up startups the African way
“Crowdfunding is the democratization of [funding] for startups,” says founder of Thundafund Patrick Schofield. People get the opportunity to directly vote with their wallets…
The startup curve South Africa: wiggles of realism
It is sometimes too easy to dish out titbits of startup advice from a venture capital ivory tower without going through the practical realities of…
Microsoft 4Afrika included in Obama’s Washington Fellowship programme
During US president Barack Obama’s visit to South Africa last weekend, he announced the Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. This fellowship is the…
Hey Africa’s tech scene, I am sick of your whining: an open letter
Dear Africa’s tech scene (ATS), Shut the frack up. I am starting to get bored with your whining. Don’t get me wrong, you are…
