Card Payments in Tanzania: A Missed Opportunity or a Sign of a Deeper Trend?
After this heated discussion on Linkedin, I decided to write an article about why cards have such a low usage when…
Can Credit Scoring Unlock Financial Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa?
In developed economies, the individual credit score is the core enabler of consumer and small business finance. This score…
The Dark Side of GDP per Capita: Rich Men’s Wealth in the Same Basket with Poor Men’s Lives
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita is often presented as a core indicator of economic prosperity. This metric,…
COP29: Will Africa’s Climate Desires Finally Be Fulfilled at Finance COP?
Africa’s contribution to global carbon emissions is negligible (less than or equal to 3%) but suffers severely from the…
Distribution is King, Even in AI products, The Real Winners Might be Meta, Google and Apple
In Tech, Having the best product is relatively easy. Building a user base of 3 billion users is hard…
After 15 Parliamentary Sittings Suspension, Mpina Still Demands Answers on DP World Port Deals
Hon. Luhaga Mpina, an MP for Kisesa constituency since 2005, is back from a suspension of 15 parliamentary sittings.…
The Decline and Revival of B2B E-commerce in East Africa
I previously wrote and highlighted the topic of e-commerce in-depth on August 27, 2024, focusing on The Decline and…
TAMISEMI and Legal Complexities in Local Elections: Progress or Erosion of Multiparty Democracy?
In a multiparty democracy, any country that values citizens’ freedoms and rights is obliged to ensure elections are conducted…
Dr. Nchimbi’s Statement: A “Problem-Reaction-Solution” Political Strategy or Diplomatic, Reconciliatory Politics?
In politics, leaders often employ tactics aimed at shaping public perception and securing political interests. Recently, a statement by…
Foreign Investments Without Democracy in Africa Impend Our Own Sovereignty
Foreign investment in Africa is not all roses or an opportunity to open a bottle of champagne; it is…
