Tag: Travel

  • Margaret Thatcher and the Comfort of Relief

    Part I: – What Changed – and Why It Felt Right Britain did not arrive at the end of the 1970s on the brink of collapse. It arrived tired, frustrated, and increasingly doubtful of itself. Inflation had become part of everyday life, eroding wages in ways that were visible week by week rather than year…

  • Are AI and LLMs Just Another Stepping Stone in Human Progress?

    Throughout history, every major technological advancement has reshaped the way societies work, think, and live. From the printing press to the industrial revolution, the automobile, and the internet, each paradigm shift has amazed those who lived through it, offering previously unimaginable capabilities and disrupting the status quo. Today, we’re witnessing the rise of Artificial Intelligence…

  • The Future of Security and Convenience — Reusable Biometric Credentials

    In today’s digital age, security and privacy are paramount. As technology advances, the traditional methods of authentication, like passwords and PINs, are becoming increasingly insufficient. This has led to the rise of biometric credentials—methods that use unique physical or behavioral human characteristics for identification. This whitepaper explores the concept of reusable biometric credentials, detailing their…

  • Are consumers are being overcharged for roaming?

    Consumers are often overcharged for roaming services because of the complex and sometimes opaque pricing structures that are in place. Roaming charges are set by mobile network operators (MNOs), and they can vary widely depending on the country being visited, the type of services used, and the duration of the trip. Unfortunately, these charges are…

  • The Middle East airlines are changing the continent

    The Middle Eastern airlines have become increasingly important to Africa in recent years, connecting the continent to the rest of the world and facilitating trade, investment, and tourism. These airlines play a vital role in promoting economic growth and development in Africa, and have helped to boost the region’s competitiveness and attract investment. One of…

  • Business class – worth it?

    Business class travel is a popular option for travelers seeking a more luxurious and comfortable experience. But is it worth the cost? The answer to this question is highly subjective and depends on individual preferences and needs. However, there are several factors to consider when determining whether business class travel is worth the investment. First,…

  • 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.…

  • Just One More Step: Why Execution Fails in Africa

    If you want to understand why so many foreign ventures in Africa stall, bleed out, or quietly disappear, you have to let go of a deeply ingrained Western assumption: that winning the deal means you are nearly there. In much of Africa, winning the deal means almost nothing. The licence, the RFP, the contract, the…

  • Mobile Working – New idea or one past it’s day?

    With all the current comment by some companies such as Yahoo and their move back to office based working I thought that we should take a closer look at the subject. In 2007, Cisco commissioned a report that identified five categories of mobile workers. All were still strongly tied to head offices and included On-Site…