African Startups Are Growing Up. What Happens After the Hype?
For a while, the African startup story was almost impossible to miss. A young founder had an idea. Investors liked...
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The Dangote Refinery IPO: What Does It Actually Mean for an Ordinary Nigerian?
Imagine you are standing at a petrol station watching the price on the pump. For years, the conversation around fuel...
The Rise of the Side Hustle: Are We Building Businesses or Just Building More Jobs for Ourselves?
There is a particular kind of tiredness that comes from having a side hustle. You finish work at 5 p.m.,...
The Internet Is Becoming a Place Where Everyone Is Trying to Sell You Something
There was a time when you could open the internet just to look for something. You searched for information. You...
The Internet Has Made Everyone a Publisher
A few years ago, if you wanted to reach millions of people, you needed access to a media company. You...
Your Bank Is Becoming a Technology Company
Think about what happens when you need to use your bank. You probably don’t visit a bank every time. You...
The Age of the One-Person Startup Is Getting Closer
Not long ago, starting a serious company required a serious amount of infrastructure. You needed people. Developers. Designers. Salespeople. Customer...
Why Does Every App Want You to Create an Account?
You download an app because you want to do one simple thing. Maybe you want to check the price of...
The New Gold Rush Is Happening in Cloud Infrastructure
When people talk about the future of technology, the conversation is usually dominated by AI, robotics, apps, or the next...
Software Is Never Really Finished
When was the last time your phone asked you to update an app? Probably this week. Maybe even today. You...