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Smart banking and fintech simplify life in Africa

In 2001 when mobile banking was still largely a novelty, no one could have predicted that nearly two decades later a young South African would design and develop a banking platform. Fourth year mechatronics student at University of Cape Town…

Social media blackouts on the rise in Africa

Africa has seen increased communication blackouts in recent times, especially during times of elections, protests and political unrest. Shutting down social media has greater repercussions than the temporary limitation of communication which governments have imposed.

South Africa’s maturing telecommunications industry and its consumer interaction

19th Jul 2018
Staff Writer
In the news

SA’s telecommunications sector is regarded as one of the most advanced in Africa, with high mobile penetration, growing internet penetration and significant growth in connectivity infrastructure in the past decade. However, the sector faces numerous challenges, including the high cost of data, as evidenced by the #DataMustFall movement.

Social Media deepens its hold on SA – research findings

21st Sep 2017
Staff Writer
In the news

Facebook is now almost pervasive, in use by 97% of brands, from 91% the year before. Twitter has increased marginally, from 88% to 90%, while LinkedIn and Instagram continued their relentless rise, now both standing at 72%. YouTube has fallen slightly behind them, despite a marginal rise to 68%.

#OpenAfricaMag: Q&A With Africa’s Movie Mogul, Jason Njoku

15th Sep 2016
Staff Writer
In the news

Open Africa speaks to one of Africa's most innovative entrepreneurs and game-changers, Jason Njoku about life, business and the secret to a good life.