Tag: technology

  • Liquid Telecom

    Liquid Telecom is a leading pan-African telecommunications company that provides a range of services including broadband, data centers, and cloud services. The company has a presence in several African countries, including South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda. One of the key factors contributing to Liquid Telecom’s success in Africa is its focus on building…

  • Healthcare & mobile in Africa

    Healthcare and mobile technology have become increasingly intertwined in recent years, particularly in Africa, where mobile technology has the potential to greatly improve access to healthcare. Mobile technology has the ability to connect patients with healthcare providers, provide health information and education, and support disease prevention and management. One of the major benefits of mobile…

  • Solar PV – why not?

    Despite the abundant solar resources available in many African countries, the adoption of solar photovoltaic (PV) technology has been slow in many parts of the continent. There are several reasons why solar PV is not yet prevalent in Africa: Despite these challenges, there is growing interest in solar PV in Africa, and many organizations and…

  • The Pipe Doesn’t Matter: Why Africa’s Connectivity Revolution Will Be Won on Value, Not Fibre

    Walk through any major African city and you’ll see fibre banners hanging from street poles, Wi-Fi adverts on taxis, and mobile operators shouting about “home broadband.” The message is clear: Africa’s connected future is coming. But beneath the noise lies a hard truth — the consumer doesn’t care about fibre, or 5 G, or satellites.…

  • The internet & education in Africa

    The Internet has had a profound impact on education in Africa, transforming the way in which knowledge is shared and acquired on the continent. The widespread availability of the Internet and mobile technology has opened up new opportunities for learning, providing access to information and resources that were previously unavailable to many people in Africa.…

  • Africa- open for business?

    Africa is a continent of 54 countries, with diverse cultures, economies, and business environments. In general, the continent is open for business and offers numerous opportunities for investors, entrepreneurs, and corporations. However, it is important to keep in mind that each country has its own set of challenges and opportunities, so a comprehensive understanding of…

  • Vodafone in Ghana

    Vodafone Group is a British multinational telecommunications company that operates in many countries around the world, including Ghana. The company’s presence in Ghana can be traced back to the early 2000s, when the West African nation was undergoing a period of economic liberalization and modernization. In 2008, Vodafone Group acquired a majority stake in Ghana’s…

  • Vodafone in South Africa

    Vodafone Group is a British multinational telecommunications company that operates in many countries around the world, including South Africa. The company’s presence in South Africa can be traced back to the late 1990s and early 2000s, when the South African government began to liberalize the country’s telecommunications sector and open it up to foreign investment.…

  • African business review – 2013

    In 2013, there were several significant developments in the business landscape across Africa. One of the major trends was the continued growth of the African economy, with several countries experiencing strong economic growth and increasing levels of investment. This growth was driven by a number of factors, including rising levels of consumer spending, increased investment…