Published inMomentumHow Afrofuturism Can Inspire a Better Post-Pandemic WorldThey may be works of fiction and art, but the “Black Panther” blockbuster and the “cosmic” compositions of jazz legend Sun Ra represent a…Oct 14, 20211693Oct 14, 20211693
When It Comes to Renewable Energy in Emerging Markets, It’s All About the BasicsAs the technology improves and prices fall for renewable energy, more countries in emerging markets are hoping to go green. China and the…Sep 20, 202111Sep 20, 202111
Cape Town Fights for Energy IndependenceCities are trying to take charge of their own power supplySep 14, 20211Sep 14, 20211
Published inThe StartupWest Africa has ditched its colonial currency. Now the future is cryptoLast month, the West Africa Economic and Monetary Union announced it was replacing its currency, the CFA franc, with the “eco.”Jan 2, 20202871Jan 2, 20202871
China’s Interest in Saudi Arabian Oil is Part of a Long GameThe world’s most profitable company, Saudi Aramco, is going public and the ramifications are going to be seen in some unusual placesNov 20, 20195Nov 20, 20195
Published inemerge85By Emphasizing Services, Mobile Money Could Explode in AfricaOsarumen Osamuyi, editor of The Subtext, speaks with emerge85 about trends in African financial inclusion.Aug 9, 2018109Aug 9, 2018109
Published inemerge85Is Insurance Possible When You Make $2 a Day?By overcoming the cash payment conundrum, one company is bringing insurance to the masses.Jul 30, 20181062Jul 30, 20181062
Published inemerge85Can Cryptocurrency Eliminate Mobile Money Fees?One Cape Town startup is using blockchain to remove one of the greatest barriers to financial inclusion: fees.Jul 16, 201838Jul 16, 201838
Published inemerge85India’s Data Protection Laws Will Have a Major Impact in AfricaEmerging markets don’t need to emulate data protection laws from the West. They are creating their own.Jul 5, 2018Jul 5, 2018
Published inemerge85Would You Like Some Insurance with Your Airtime?By teaming up with telecom providers looking to differentiate themselves, one company brought insurance to millions of low-income customers…Jun 22, 20184Jun 22, 20184
Published inemerge85The Company Bringing Bespoke Financial Products to Those Who Need Them MostTailored financial products aren’t just for millionaires or the up-and-coming middle class, says Kaleidofin co-founder Puneet Gupta.Jun 4, 2018Jun 4, 2018
Published inemerge85The Zimbabwean Engineer Bringing Cryptocurrency to AfricaDespite fresh government restrictions, the CEO of the country’s first cryptocurrency exchange has big plans far beyond Southern Africa.May 25, 2018May 25, 2018
Published inemerge85How One Entrepreneur Reinvented an Ancient ToothbrushSometimes the original version is better than anything contemporary society can create.May 1, 2018May 1, 2018
Published inemerge85For Many Indians, the Phone is the InternetWhat are the challenges underpinning India’s smartphone revolution?Apr 26, 2018Apr 26, 2018
Published inemerge85Taking on Pakistan’s Education Emergency Means Fighting on Many FrontsThough the road is long, Pakistan is making strides in improving primary education.Apr 12, 20181Apr 12, 20181
Published inemerge85Building Solutions for Migrants One Remittance at a TimeA small Cape Town fintech startup is quietly changing how migrants move money in Africa.Apr 11, 2018Apr 11, 2018
Published inemerge85China’s Smartphone Dominance in Africa Is No AccidentCapitalizing on Chinese infrastructure development and building for the customer first, manufacturers have cornered the market.Apr 5, 20183Apr 5, 20183
Published inemerge85Blockchain for Migrants Is Waiting for Its WhatsApp MomentA common infrastructure is required to amplify the impact of blockchain on the lives of migrants.Mar 28, 2018Mar 28, 2018
Published inemerge85As Mobile Money Takes Root, New Products BloomProcessing more than a $1bn in digital transactions a day, smartphones now promise new products for those that need them most.Mar 15, 2018Mar 15, 2018
A Marathon Record Bent, Not BrokenWhat do you think of when someone says the word marathon? Perhaps you think of endurance or runners elegantly floating above the ground in…May 11, 2017May 11, 2017
