Technology
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Digital Literacy Campaigns in Rural Africa
Tanwa had never touched a laptop until she won one for her school in Ipebe after a quiz competition. It…
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Protecting Civic Tech in Politically Tense Spaces
Civic technology promised a fresh dawn in Zimbabwe until it met a surveillance wall. Protesters used hashtags like #ThisFlag to…
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Mobile Money in Refugee Communities: Challenges & Prospects
War, violence, and natural catastrophes such as floods and earthquakes have forced thousands of people throughout West Africa from their…
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How African Startups Are Localizing AI
On a humid afternoon in Kitui County, Kenya, farmer Miriam Nduku aimed her budget smartphone at the spotted leaves of…
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What Africans Actually Use Daily
It starts with a morning scroll, a ride-booking tap, lunch paid for through mobile money, and weekend plans shared on…
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Are African Super Apps Solving or Overloading Needs?
Imagine using the same app to talk, order food, pay bills, book a ride, and even see a doctor. Sounds…
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Why Super App Thinking Must Evolve in Africa
In 2021, a young Nairobi entrepreneur downloaded a super app promising food delivery, ride-hailing, payments, and shopping all in one…
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Messaging, Payments, and Learning All-in-One?
On a warm afternoon in Lusaka, 17-year-old Chipo finishes a math quiz sent to her on a messaging app. She…
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Why Africa Needs It’s Own Digital Infrastructure
Africa is rising but on borrowed tools. From digital payments to data storage, much of the continent relies on foreign…
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The Real Role of EdTech in Preserving Culture
Educational technology has made it easy to connect globally and access vast amounts of information. However, with each swipe,…
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