Four young scientists, accompanied by Eskom Expo’s Business Manager, Mmamoloko Rancia Riba, won their place to represent the country at the Indonesia competition, renowned…
Protecting your inventions: IP and the perceptions of Kenyan startups
Economies can lose billions of dollars due to piracy and IP infringement. Therefore, a country that values intellectual property (IP) can potentially create an…
FabFi does fabulous things in Afghanistan and Kenya
Something interesting is happening in Afghanistan. It’s also happening in Kenya. I think that it is proof that it is possible to open the…
A look at some of Africa’s hottest startup incubators
Although investment in Africa has traditionally focused on commodities rather than technologies, the explosion of mobile usage has opened up opportunities for small-business development….
M-Pesa’s rollercoaster ride
M-Pesa, the world-famous mobile payment system, has effectively become a type of credit card for poor communities in East Africa. The payment system has…