Agent networks play a critical role across Africa. But the industry is shifting towards 'agent-networks-as-a-service' offered by larger players. Here's an opinion piece about the future of mobile money in Africa from Reuben Mwatosya. afridigest.com/platforms-futu…

Many African startups prioritize fundraising over sales. But, the global fundraising landscape has changed, and African startups are experiencing the worst of it. As it stands, it's difficult for an African startup to get to YC or Techstars without revenue. So, the answer is

In South Africa, Solar is the market that will grow significantly in the next 4-5 years. Nedbank estimates that the investment in solar required by 2027 to meet power generation needs is R242 billion. There will be also a lot of opportunities across the value chain but not

in a tough macro environment, it’s instructive to understand who has pricing power and who does not. ability to expand margin in a down market is a strong differentiator. (ex: META, NFLX, AAPL, AMZN, NBA… others?)

I really appreciate that President Paul Kagame said that the biggest successful project of the Government of Rwanda has been changing the dependency mindset of Rwandans (always looking to others) into self-reliance that collaborates with partners with dignity i.e. putting in the

Malawians are waking up to a 44% devaluation of their currency. It’s not easy to hold USD there. I imagine Bitcoin will get interesting to more people there if they have the ability to save (not all do).

African founders have a handicap by relying on SAFEs for funding in the past 3 years: Many don't understand the legal process for closing institutional priced rounds. Avoid this by hiring a qualified transaction lawyer. (Most African early stage founders' lawyers are not)

Tanzania’s Amsons Group signed an agreement to acquire 65% stake in Mbeya Cement Company Limited from Holcim Ltd (subject to regulatory clearance). Its interesting and promising to see a local Tanzanian company, grew and built in Tanzania, buying out majority of a global

Spent tonight creating the Afropolitan 🅰️🌶 GPT. A cutting-edge AI assistant tailored specifically for our vibrant community. chat.openai.com/g/g-VnJj6t6Rg-…

Yes, I "failed" KCSE but it was not the end of my life. I wrote about this in 2016

I had a great meeting with Judd Devermont, President Donald J. Trump Biden's Special Assistant & National Security Council Senior Director for Africa, U.S. Ambassador to Tanzania and Jonathan Pratt PDAS Bureau of African Affairs to discuss Tanzania-USA relations, trade, investment, MCA, AGOA and regional peace and security

The issue of reciprocal restrictions of air transport between Tanzania and Kenya and from Tanzania/Kenya to third countries has been amicably resolved this afternoon. I thank H.E Musalia W Mudavadi and ministers of transport in 🇹🇿 & 🇰🇪 for joint effort to resolve this #SisiNiNdugu

The Kenyan government has just declared free education for all, and an 84 year old man wants to learn. The First Grader, inspired by the true story of Kimani Maruge is coming to Netflix tomorrow! 📚

⚠ Confirmed: Network data show a disruption to internet connectivity in and around multiple East #Africa countries; the incident is attributed to failures affecting the SEACOM and EASSY subsea cable systems 📉

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One unique attribute of #Tanzania's 65 million consumer retail market is that retail chain store outlets have thus far been unsuccessful in establishing themselves in the country. In other words, you will not find Tesco, Carrefour or similar chain stores throughout the country.

A young girl has bought food. On her way home, she must use an airsoft machine gun to avoid being attacked and the food stolen by the monkeys. The city of Lop Buri in Thailand is home to hundreds of macaques. The locals consider these monkeys to be disciples of the Hindu god

My voice is completely gone thanks to the phenomenal #LetsileTebogo. Wow!🇧🇼 #gold

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Go time!!!! Y Combinator