Africa, a continent rich in potential and resources, is transforming digitally through blockchain technology. Once plagued by inefficiencies and bureaucratic challenges, African economies leverage blockchain to bring transparency, accessibility, and empowerment to areas previously constrained by outdated systems. The Challenges Before Blockchain Historically, Africa has faced numerous hurdles that stifled economic growth: Kenya’s Financial Inclusion…
Nairobi's newest restaurant is capturing attention with its innovative use of robots named Nadia and Claire as part of its service team. These robots glide seamlessly between tables, delivering orders with precision and efficiency. Customers place their orders via a QR code, which alerts human servers when food is ready to be loaded onto the…
Jumia, a leading pan-African e-commerce enterprise, has declared its intention to discontinue its food delivery service by the end of the year, citing unprofitability as the primary reason. This move will impact all seven countries where the service is currently available, including Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, and Ivory Coast. In a recent statement,…
Few success stories shine as brightly as M-Pesa in rapidly embracing digital innovations. This pioneering mobile money service has transformed how people in Kenya and beyond manage their finances. However, it has also become a symbol of progress and empowerment. Revolutionising Financial Inclusion Launched in 2007 by Safaricom, M-Pesa was initially designed as a simple…