Ernest Armah writes: Duty Calls on Dec 7.
In a few days, my motherland Ghana will be going to the polls.
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Chasing Dreams, Losing Fortune: The Dark Side of Crypto In Africa
Once they gain your trust, they push you to invest more and more. By the time doubts arise, "Peekaboo!"
Why is everyone a Content Creator?
You’ve probably seen a YouTuber start their video with something like, “Hey guys, welcome to my channel!” This isn’t just an intro; it’s an invitation to connect.
The Evolution of Search Engines and the Rise of Conversational Search
A friend recently texted me to try out his Chrome extension, LeonidasGPT, which enhances the ChatGPT experience with features like searching, pinning, saving chats, and seamless organization. Using it made me reflect on how much Search, both as a tool and a service, has evolved over the years. For myself,
Unmasking Cyber Threats in Africa: Insights from Experts.
I believe if there’s going to be a World War 3, its going to be a cyber war.” ~ Chinaza Obidike
Week In Tech
Hi, Hubert here, this is the first issue of Weekly Tech summary updates in AI, fintech, and big tech across the globe. I bring you key developments, trends, and insights that shape the technology landscape—helping you stay informed and ahead of the curve in Africa and beyond. Let'
Creators' Spotlight on Alex Darko Jr.: Shaking up Africa's Food Delivery with Menufinder
Menufinder, the continent’s first curated food delivery app. Driven by a single goal—to transform how people interact with food across Africa—Alex’s story is one of passion, innovation, and resilience.
AI Isn’t For Africa: What We Have To Do.
Africa is at a crossroads. As an African, it’s hard not to feel both excitement and unease when hearing about the rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the globe.
Creators’ Spotlight on Mathias Charles Yabe: A Visionary in AgriTech
In the heart of Ghana, Mathias Charles Yabe is quietly revolutionizing agriculture in a way that feels both simple and profound.
Trading Equities in Africa
The overall worth of equity trading in Africa is represented by the combined market capitalization of its stock exchanges, which is approximately $1.6 trillion as of 2022. This figure reflects the total value of all listed companies across the continent's 29 stock exchanges, with varying levels of
Building Africa's Zara with Elikem Kumordzie 'The Tailor'
Elikem is known for designing and tailoring custom outfits, particularly for men, but his collections also include women’s fashion. Elikem’s designs often fuse traditional African styles with modern, trendy aesthetics, making him one of the most popular designers in Ghana’s fashion scene.
Building a Career in Data, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning.
In today's rapidly evolving tech landscape, careers in data, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and machine learning have become some of the most sought-after and transformative paths.
Let's Talk: Savings, Investments, and Insurance Culture
Let's talk about how we can boost our financial empowerment through savings, investments, and insurance. It's time to debunk misconceptions, ramp up our investment game, and truly thrive financially as Africans. Two top experts gave us a road map we can take advantage of. Let's dive in!
Lets Talk: Founder-led Marketing
💡How to make it work for you(r) brand Founders who actively participate in marketing can significantly increase engagement. Chris Walker, CEO of Pasetto, generates $10 million a year from his LinkedIn content and podcast. This primarily highlights the profound impact founder-led initiatives can have on revenue. You can tap
Starlink in Africa: Pricing for different countries
Pricing varies significantly by country, reflecting local economic conditions and regulatory environments. While some countries face challenges in terms of regulatory approval..
Is Tech Saturated Or Just Competitive?
I didn’t necessarily need to read news updates on tech to realize it would be a big deal, considering the increased adoption. From the 9 to 5 guy who suddenly needed Excel for his daily calculations, to the market woman using a POS device to handle transactions.
Social & Lifestyle
This podcast won't solve Africa's Problems but...
This podcast explores the intersection of technology and creativity, a dynamic space where innovation flourishes. Tech, Art & Soul Podcast delves into how artists, technologists, and thought leaders collaborate to challenge and expand our understanding of creativity in today's world.
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Not enough African Tech talent?
I recently came across a vacancy list from a top tech firm in Nigeria that specified recruitment from countries other than where the company was founded. This raises the question: Are African tech talents struggling to meet the quality and speed required to build top-notch products or brands?
Tech & Finance
Is everyone into Podcasting now?
Back in 2019, only 22% of South Africans were familiar with podcasts, a stark contrast to 77% in the United States.
Social & Lifestyle
Should we 'Jakpa' or should we not!
Approximately 24.8% of migration from Sub-Saharan Africa is directed towards high-income OECD countries, which includes many first-world nations. This translates to around 440,000 people emigrating from Africa annually, representing about 0.05% of the continent's total population
Social & Lifestyle
Gen Z Revolt: Kenyan Edition
Online, #RejectFinanceBill2024 trended for days on end, with plans being formulated on how to take a stance against the government on this active revolution. They took to the streets, armed with placards, and a burning desire to revolutionise their beloved country.
Tech & Finance
Investments for Noobs
Each type of investment has different risks, so it's important to understand the different types before diving in. Investment asset classes are categories of investments that share similar characteristics. Knowing these helps you make better investment choices.
Tech & Finance
Building Bytes: Fostering Innovation Through In-Person Collaboration at "Demo Friday."
Ghana has one of the most sound startups ecosystems in Africa. Ranking 4th in West Africa alone, one key factor contributing to this success is the country's refined entrepreneurial talent. Building bytes, a startup podcast hosted by software entrepreneurs Caleb Lamptey, founder of Landlord, Poga Kuofie and Yaw
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The Rise of Fintech in Ghana
According to 2021 data, there are approximately 573 fintech startups across various African verticals.
Founder Story
What it takes to build a furniture business in Ghana; The Inspiring Journey of Bonobo Concept Store
Reflecting on their journey, Celia remarked, "When we began this adventure, we never thought it would bring us here."
Tech & Finance
Unlocking Africa's Financial Future: From Cash Kings to Digital Innovations
In 2017, World Bank figures revealed that just under 43% of sub-Saharan Africans over 15 years old possessed a bank account, lagging behind other regions.
Social & Lifestyle
Habits of Highly Successful People.
Habits are rituals and behaviors that we perform automatically as a result of constant involvement in a particular course of action.
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The African Union aims to create its credit rating agency. Here's why.
The African Union plans to create a new sovereign credit rating agency that it says could provide more accurate risk assessments for governments across the continent.
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About the Ghana Central Bank Digital Currency
Ghana is piloting a general-purpose Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) called the e-Cedi, which is a proposed digital currency that will digitize the country's fiat currency. The interest in Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) has escalated in the past few years. According to a BIS survey in 2021
Tech
South Africa has the fastest internet speeds in Africa.
In terms of mobile internet speed, South Africa leads the way in Africa with an average download speed of 44.80 Mbps. Other countries in the top ten for mobile internet speeds include Mali, Morocco, Cameroon, Tunisia, Egypt, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, and Kenya.
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Africa: Visa-Free Travel Becoming a Reality
Visa-free travel within a continent has been a long-cherished dream, and Europe has successfully achieved this through the Schengen Agreement.
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Ghana is trailing behind in the Human Development Index
Human Development Index (HDI) stands for Human Development Index, which is a measure of a country's overall development based on three dimensions: health, education, and standard of living. The HDI is calculated by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and is used to rank countries based on their