It began much like any other year, with optimism and motivation to achieve dreams and goals in different aspects of life. The dynamic quickly shifted as COVID-19 spread across the world and transformed life as we know it. The pandemic called attention to areas where inequalities were stark due to the changes in how individuals …
Hubs have become ubiquitous in Africa and globally. It is not uncommon to find any type of business dub itself a hub; conversely, some businesses are de facto hubs but do not call themselves that. Before we go too far, let’s review the etymology of the word “hub”. The first known use of hub was …
Sport is as timeless as humanity itself. It has ensured societies are fit and healthy while building strong communities and boosting morale. In today’s age of internet, social media and online games, the substance of sports is more pertinent than ever. Competitive physical exercise doesn’t only motivate children and adults to keep fit, it also …
“It’s all about convenience. You have remote access to everything” – Kevin Marquess Tatenda Jakarasi, founder of Munch, very early on in the e-commerce industry in Zimbabwe, embraced this art of convenience. Munch is an app that offers convenience to clients by providing a platform that allows them to view and order from a wide …
Owning a business is appealing to everyone for numerous reasons including; being your own boss, working with amazing teams, creating your own schedule and turning a passion into a career. Alas, it’s not all rainbows and sunshine, there is nothing easy about it. 2020 has especially been a challenging year, emotionally, physically and economically. Needless …
With the rapid spread of technology, the world is increasingly turning into a global village connected by social media networks. Traditional trading methods are consistently on the defense as young entrepreneurs have embraced and capitalized on this digital era. Despite its massive potential and effectiveness for growth, most start-ups & SMEs have failed to reach …
In the late 18th century and early 19th century Europe, most of the working population engaged in subsistence farming or were craftsmen who made handcrafted goods. These goods were either decorative or functional and were most times a combination of both. To become a craftsman required a great deal of skill and experience which was …
The first thing that comes to mind when the topic of technology in business is explored is usually building an app. A large number of start-ups are pushing towards building the next ingenious app that will hopefully be worth billions of dollars. However, building a business around tech is not limited to building the next …
Youth Connekt Africa (YCA) was established in Rwanda in 2016 as the brainchild of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Government of Rwanda. Youth Connekt Africa aims to empower the youth and boost a young industrial Africa. The high unemployment rates affecting youth across Africa repress their potential which is why UNDP and …
The internet has to be one of the greatest inventions yet made by men. Before the internet, geographical location hindered our communication with people, learning and commerce. The internet is a global wide area network that connects computer or mobile systems across the world, meaning that now distance has ceased to exist in a manner …
