We all have them. Those apps we open without thinking. Not because we need anything in particular, but because they feel… safe, in some…
Microsoft 4Afrika launches IP portal to empower innovators
In order to encourage invention in Africa, Microsoft has unveiled the intellectual property portal, the Microsoft 4Afrika IP Hub. Piloting in Kenya, the Hub…
Flitways offers pre-booking car service for travelers who like to plan
Traveling for business often sees one against the clock, dashing from airplane to taxi to make that meeting. Taxi-hailing apps, such as Uber or…
MoboFree hits 3.3 million African users, credits success to ‘social first’ approach
MoboFree, a mobile social marketplace that allows African customers to buy, sell, rent and swap stuff with trusted parties has officially reached 3.3 million…
A handshake isn’t enough: what happens when investors back out
Recently I had the opportunity to raise a small round of seed funding for my subscription sock company, NicSocks.com. The figure was about US$25…
