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Mar 15

Will AfCFTA accelerate Logistics tech in Africa?

The current state of logistics in Africa. One time I traveled across 6 African countries using public transportation by road; i.e., Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Malawi (through Zambia again). Back then I was driven by ‘passion for travel’ and blinded to the myriads of inefficiencies in the journey. Looking…

Logistics

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Will AfCFTA accelerate Logistics tech in Africa?
Will AfCFTA accelerate Logistics tech in Africa?
Logistics

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Feb 7

What should I write about?

This week I was determined to publish my next article, but all I ended up with was a long list of potential topics. Help! What should I write about: How open-source hardware could open new doors for innovation in Africa? The ID problem in Somalia — can fintech address this? Will AfCFTA accelerate Logistics tech in Africa? Metaverse vs Digital twins. Optimising for size — Agritech in Rwanda. Mobile money (MoMo) in Africa — is Safaricom losing?

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What should I write about?
What should I write about?

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Jan 24

What can startups learn from the drug trafficking business?

Massive disclaimer: I do not endorse the buying and selling of unregulated and illegal drugs. I repeat I do not endorse anything to do with illegal drug selling, buying, trafficking, using etc. Additionally, I am not comparing the two lines of business as the same, nor am I suggesting that…

Startup

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What can startups learn from the drug trafficking business?
What can startups learn from the drug trafficking business?
Startup

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Sep 12, 2022

Rooted in Ghana; why cassava could drive agtech

The current state of affairs in Ghana How big is this agricultural sector? In Africa, Nigeria is claimed to have the largest cassava production, followed by DRC in 2nd place and Ghana in 3rd. Cassava is a very important root crop in Ghana, as it is the base for many staple foods and one of the major contributors to the country’s agricultural Gross…

Agtech

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Rooted in Ghana; why cassava could drive agtech
Rooted in Ghana; why cassava could drive agtech
Agtech

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Aug 13, 2022

Africa’s ‘dead capital’ problem: why cows aren’t assets.

Lack of access to finance is a major contributor to persistent poverty. Capital is the force that raises the productivity of labour and creates the wealth of nations. While trying to understand how capital is the lifeblood of a capitalistic system, I bumped into the term ‘dead capital’. So let’s…

Capital

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Africa’s ‘dead capital’ problem: why cows aren’t assets.
Africa’s ‘dead capital’ problem: why cows aren’t assets.
Capital

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Jul 26, 2022

Big without Nigeria

About 70–75% of the startups I have reviewed as an analyst were from Nigeria, or were looking to expand to Nigeria as a secondary market. It’s no secret that Nigeria is the go-to market for a decent number of African startups. It seems that the default answer to ‘what is…

Startups In Nigeria

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Big without Nigeria
Big without Nigeria
Startups In Nigeria

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Jul 18, 2022

The English Advantage — Learning Tech Skills and Upskilling

After reviewing 300+ startup pitch decks, from all over Africa, I have noticed one striking similarity across most of them. They’re in English! There have been 3–5 pitch decks submitted in French and Arabic, but those are outlier cases. To some this is more of a duh! moment, but if…

Tech Skills

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The English Advantage — Learning Tech Skills and Upskilling
The English Advantage — Learning Tech Skills and Upskilling
Tech Skills

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Jul 11, 2022

‘You’re irreplaceable’ has two meanings…

Deep down we all want to feel like we’re one of a kind. Feeling irreplaceable. I guess we are to some of our loved ones, but what does it mean to be irreplaceable at work? I always try to work myself out of a job! No, not to get fired…

Career Growth

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‘You’re irreplaceable’ has two meanings…
‘You’re irreplaceable’ has two meanings…
Career Growth

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Jun 27, 2022

Is it /kuːn/ or /kuːneɪ/?

On the 22nd of June, screenshots of Wangari Stewart’s comment on Kune’s closing down announcement roamed the Kenyan social media pages. To some, it spoke a truth they wanted to convey so much, to others it was a little harsh. That said, let’s talk about Kune. After all, someone’s vision…

Startup Failure

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Is it /kuːn/ or /kuːneɪ/?
Is it /kuːn/ or /kuːneɪ/?
Startup Failure

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Jun 20, 2022

Why are there so many acronyms?

I have recently entered the startup ecosystem and to state it mildly, it has been an interesting experience. I ended up in tech on purpose…jk. I didn’t know I could make the leap. Having worked in construction as a project manager, construction tech researcher and consultant, this has been a…

Startup Lessons

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Why are there so many acronyms?
Why are there so many acronyms?
Startup Lessons

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