East Africa ripe with e-commerce opportunities

East Africa ripe with e-commerce opportunities

20 Mar 2013 17:15 - Robin Philip
There is huge demand for e-commerce facilities in East Africa but the market is still in its infancy, says PayGate marketing director Robin Philip.
Cellphone banking needs laws

Cellphone banking needs laws

07 Dec 2012 14:18 - Lloyd Gedye
Africa is enjoying an increase in mobile services, but there is an urgent need to regulate the industry, writes Lloyd Gedye.
Africa at cutting edge of mobile innovation

Africa at cutting edge of mobile innovation

16 Nov 2012 00:00 - Lloyd Gedye
Africa's booming mobile market's edge lies in its role as an innovative hub for new products in the banking, health, education and commerce sectors.

Tanzania's message of hope to mothers

30 Sep 2011 08:03 - Staff Reporter
Africa's burgeoning cellphone banking system is being pressed into service to help with treatment for the debilitating condition obstetric fistula.

'We don't want your money, we want your voice'

18 Feb 2011 11:56 - Faranaaz Parker
Wry laughter greeted U2 frontman Bono's closing statements at a symposium held to bring together Africa's best and brightest this week.

Africa's upwardly mobile money

01 Jun 2009 08:33 - Staff Reporter
To 28-year-old Kenyan Mary Wanjiku, her cellphone is not just a cellphone. It is also a cheap, safe and easy way of sending her mother $40.