Author Archives: Diana Delgado, Afriqinsights Team

What makes a business “African”?

Can companies claim nationality of a country they are operating in but are not headed [...]

18
Apr
West Africa suffering from costs of coastal degradation

Water pollution, erosion and flooding are the latest lasting effects from natural disaster on the [...]

16
Apr
AQ Photo of the Week – 23/3

We’re dropping by to share our favorite photos of Africa every Saturday. Keep enjoying this [...]

10
Apr
AQ Photo of the week – 30/3

An incredible sunset in #CampsBay. Want to participate in our weekly #photocontest? Tag your best photo taken [...]

10
Apr
How do men and women in Africa compare as far as technology goes?

Mobile technology is here and on the rise, but for women in Africa AWARENESS is [...]

05
Apr
China vs U.S.A. investment

Did you know that China is set to invest 175 billion dollars in Africa by [...]

05
Apr
African FDI and GDP Growth

Close to 80% of African FDI are spread across North, West and East Africa. The [...]

05
Apr
Get to know us: David Muyaloka

At Afriqinsights, we focus a lot of our time in staying updated with what goes [...]

04
Apr
UNCDF Report: Labour Pains Discovering the Financial Life of Zambian Mothers

This report summarizes research organized by the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and research completed [...]

04
Apr
Video: ACET and Afriqinsights validation workshop in Zambia

Check out the highlights from the ACET Afriqinsights validation workshop. We’re looking forward to more [...]

04
Apr
Swaziland will go by its indigenous name

It’s not everyday when a country chooses to no longer identify with its name. Such [...]

02
Apr
Expert insights on how to think about investing in Africa

There are several things to know when considering in investing in Africa. In a recent [...]

26
Mar
Women are leading Africa’s tech revolution

Women in tech are often valued for being set on making a difference in a [...]

26
Mar
European players with African background or African football players?

It’s not uncommon to see African last names on European football club jerseys. However, what’s [...]

21
Mar
ACET hosts a validation workshop on financial inclusion in Zambia

On November 6th, 2018, leaders and key stakeholders gathered in Lusaka, Zambia. Afriqinsights diffused findings [...]

21
Mar
Afriqinsights/UNCDF Research Study Results Show that Zambian Mothers are lacking Awareness of Digital Financial Services

With half of Zambia’s mother’s being from rural low- and middle- income, becoming more financially [...]

21
Mar
Boosting Madagascar’s Local Economy With its Natural Beauty and Resources

Madagascar is popularly known for its great natural beauty and its unique species, but in [...]

19
Mar
A Failed Johannesburg Project is an Opportunity to Learn About Mega Cities in Africa

The Modderfontein New City project was supposed to be an incredible “global business hub and [...]

14
Mar
ShopRunner CEO Sam Yagan on Building a “Data Culture”

In an interview with McKinsey & Company, CEO Sam Yagan discusses his years of experience [...]

13
Mar
South Sudan Reaches New Heights in Non-Oil Tax Revenue

A U.S. grant of $14.8 million from the African Development Bank is demonstrating success with [...]

12
Mar
Empowering Women in Africa with Mobile Technology

With the growth of mobile phone technology and accessibility, women in Africa are embracing empowerment [...]

08
Mar
A Powerful Tool for Foreign Investors Interested in Africa

Africa’s diversity and complexities can bring certain challenges to global investors. The Global Markets Complexity [...]

07
Mar
The Digital Revolution and its Impact on Africa

Along with the production of the first African smartphone, Africa is experiencing a changing digital [...]

06
Mar
Akinwumi Adesina, 2019 Sunhak Peace Prize Laureate, Donates to End Hunger in Africa

Moved by the struggle to end hunger in Africa, Akinwumi Adesina takes action and realizes [...]

28
Feb
Zambian Mobile App Changing the Way Merchants Gather Insights

If you are a Zambian merchant one of your challenges might be tracking sales and [...]

27
Feb
First Ghanaian to be Appointed CEO of Vodafone Ghana

Vodafone recently elected Patricia Obo-Nai as its first Ghanian CEO. Patricia, a seasoned professional in [...]

27
Feb
Amazon Offers a Cash Payment Method in Kenya

While in many parts of the world cards and online payment are “king”, Amazon has [...]

27
Feb
In Southern Africa Digital Remittances are Growing but Some Challenges Remain…

With populations having more and more access to the internet, places like the countries that [...]

27
Feb
Nigeria owed Taxes by Oil Giants

“Nigeria has ordered foreign oil and gas companies to pay nearly $20 billion in taxes [...]

26
Feb
Busi Mabuza leads South Africa’s BRICS Business Council into the Future

Meet the new woman in charge of BRICS in South Africa. “Busi Mabuza has just [...]

26
Feb
More progress needed for economic integration…

With other continents becoming more economically integrated, Africa remains behind. According to a recent blog [...]

26
Feb
UNCDF Zambia’s Best of 2018

UNCDF Zambia’s “Best of 2018” showcases great work being done featuring an Afriqinsights collaboration “Discovering the Financial [...]

22
Feb
What’s next for Africa?…

With a new year, the African continent faces old and new challenges. In what way [...]

13
Feb