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To start off bluntly, my view is digitalization will not benefit Africa. Why do I say this? Because economically speaking Africa will always come a little behind the rest of the world. It is not for lack of talent in Africa but because, in my view, the result is ready rigged. Let me explain myself… …
In this feature we look at Mech Wangu- Kenyan innovation providing access to Kenyan mechanics online. It is known that Kenya boasts a thriving ground for innovations including mobile payments. We came across this quite innovative online business – mech wangu. It is an online business giving car owners and motorbike owners access to 1000+ …
We recently discussed use of regulatory sandboxes in Africa. What is a regulatory sandbox, you may ask? Simply put, a regulatory sandbox is a system that allows an innovator especially in the digital or tech sector to test their idea in an unregulated environment but within the control of the regulator. Lets take an example. …
We recently held a discussion on the digital economy for Africa: lessons from China. The panelist explains the big digital revolution in China where even beggars have gone digital. She observes that beggars in some places in China will have a phone where they ask you to tap to donate to them. Indeed it is …
Listen to this webinar on ‘Business Incubators in Africa’ where the panelists give some insights for entrepreneurs. The two panelists have experience with start-ups and running start-ups. Thus, they speak from their experience and knowledge in the area of incubation of businesses within Africa. To give some background information, incubation of businesses entails support of …
Listen to this discussion on ‘mobile money revolution: Kenya & Zimbabwe’. The two countries have a significant mobile money user base. The biggest providers of the mobile money service in the two are, M-PESA in Kenya and Ecocash in Zimbabwe. The panelists consider, how mobile money works, monopolistic tendencies in the sector and the regulatory …
Listen to our webinar where we consider the ‘Fintech in Africa’ scenario. We have panelists from Kenta, Tanzania & Nigeria. We consider the regulation, financial inclusion and taxation surrounding fintechs’ in these countries. The discussion is quite insightful especially on the positive impact of fintech in Africa. Please have a listen to the podcast version …
We hosted a discussion to speak on ‘digital currencies & Africa’. In the discussion we consider some thoughts around digital currencies including, crypto currencies and mobile money. We also consider the Africa scenario when it comes to the issue. Please have a listen to the discussion on podcast or on our YouTube Channel. Please share …
Is transfer of technology to African countries the way to go to address the global digital divide? We ask our panelist in a discussion on the underdeveloped Africa digital market. The panelist observes that it is not necessary for Africa to reinvent the wheel. Thus, transfer of technology could be a starting point to leapfrog …
The Africa digital market remains largely untapped. This is in considering the level of penetration of internet through the continent and the level of digital skills which is much lower compared to other continents. The situation is exacerbated by digital shutdowns experienced often through government actions. A recent shutdown within the continent was the shutdown …
The issue of personal data protection is of great concern world over. In the case of Africa the issue is even of greater concern. The main concern with personal data is the potential for misuse and abuse that processing of such data carries. Most people are concerned with giving personal information like, age, tribe, gender, …
Join us for a discussion on dark patterns and their impact on users in Africa. Following research conducted by Tech Hive Advisory and Digital Law Haus, the use and types of dark patterns being made use of by online service providers were identified, as well as, the impact thereof. Accordingly, the discussion will consider: What …
Africa iShare hosted the discussion on ‘unpacking Internet Access and Affordability in Africa’ on 1 October 2020. The discussion was very informative and timely. It is also a much needed discussion within Africa. Please join us for the next discussion on 26 November 2020. We thank our panelists: Sigi Mwanzia, Bram Fudzulani and Nashilongo Gervasius. …
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This was our discussion held on 20 August 2020. We looked at Legal tech & cyber security: Kenya, SA, Nigeria & Brazil. The panelists shared great insights on the area of legal tech and cyber security law in Kenya, SA, Nigeria & Brazil. There are some surprising common things among the four countries. Also, some …
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This was a very information discussion. Basically crypto currency is a block chain technology that allows transfer of value fast and cheaply. So you can send money as quick as you can send a message on email. Think internet of money. Akoin, is a type of crypto currency being developed to work in Africa. Akon, …
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