Why Mobile Money Struggles to Digitize B2B Payments in Africa
In Africa, mobile money has revolutionized consumer payments, bill payments, remittances, and consumer-to-business transactions, making financial services more accessible.…
How to Introduce Electric Vehicles in Sub Saharan Africa
As I previously wrote on my blog, electric vehicles (EVs) are rapidly proliferating across the world. However, the same…
Why Did It Take 9 Years to Roll Out a Malaria Vaccine in Africa?
Malaria shot was approved in 2015 by the WHO for children’s vaccination but is now being rolled over in…
Digital Defense: Are We Equipped to Battle the Cyber Storm?
In the medieval era, defense was about fortresses and knights, walls, and weaponry—a physical manifestation of protection against visible…
35 Visas Later: Aliko Dangote’s Visa Struggles Highlight Africa’s Integration Challenges
It took the richest man in Africa to shock most of us that he needs 35 visas to cross…
France’s Withdrawal from Africa: A Prelude to Decline or Strategic Realignment?
Historically, France has maintained significant influence over its former colonies through military presence, economic ties, and political alliances. However,…
The African Billionaires Dilemma: Insights from Forbes and Reflections for Tanzania
First, if you happen to be Mohammed Dewji or maybe among the billionaires, my apologies; the title does not…
Betting Culture Among Africa’s Unemployed Youth: A Symptom of Societal Neglect
With the advent of mass unemployment coupled with a disinterested political class, who are more concerned with keeping scores between…
Why Russia and Ukraine Are Locking Horns in Sudanese Civil War?
At the heart of the Sudanese civil war was what we have come to be accustomed to and reckoned…
Fashion Week Bedbug Outbreak vs. Climate Crisis: The Silent Presence of Microplastics in Clouds
The bedbug outbreak in Paris during fashion week was one of the stories making the rounds in the media…
