How to write persuasive e-mails

4 tips for the easiest ways to write a good persuasive e-mail. | Continue reading


@iafrikan.com | 5 years ago

New blockchain based farming contracts set to boost Afrikan farmers

Under a newly launched program, investors can issue blockchain based tokens to Afrikan farmers which can be used to purchase fertiliser products from distributors. | Continue reading


@iafrikan.com | 6 years ago

Infosec fundamentals

Good information security includes a methodology of prevention, detection and response, but at these basic points many organization in Afrika fail to meet the bare minimum. | Continue reading


@iafrikan.com | 6 years ago

From drone swarms to tree batteries

From tiny sensors that can be fitted to animals, to swarms of remotely-piloted drones, researchers have a host of new ways to study the natural world. | Continue reading


@iafrikan.com | 6 years ago

New instant restaurant booking platform launched in South Africa

New app launched in South Africa 🇿🇦, Dineplan, aims to make restaurant bookings easy. | Continue reading


@iafrikan.com | 6 years ago

4 InsurTech trends to look out for

4 major trends in South African 🇿🇦 insurtech as identified by AlphaCode Club's Dominique Collett. | Continue reading


@iafrikan.com | 6 years ago

6 ways to boost your landing page conversion rates

The landing page is the most important aspect of your website. Optimizing your landing page conversion rates can increase your online marketing profitability. | Continue reading


@iafrikan.com | 6 years ago

The Internet of Things offers great opportunities for Afrika

The new Internet of Things has the potential to compensate for Afrika's legacies of underdevelopment. | Continue reading


@iafrikan.com | 6 years ago

Women in Afrika left offline

Almost four billion globally lack access to internet, mostly women and girls. | Continue reading


@iafrikan.com | 6 years ago

Football Club and blockchain startup announce first of its kind partnership

Cape Town City Football Club ⚽ has partnered with a blockchain startup for digital fan engagement solutions, a first in South Africa. | Continue reading


@iafrikan.com | 6 years ago

Superhero films such as Avengers: Infinity War aren’t ruining cinema or minds

Avengers: Infinity War is more than an empty spectacle, particularly due to its complex villain Thanos. | Continue reading


@iafrikan.com | 6 years ago

State Sovereignty in the Internet age

New technologies, telecommunications and the Internet are threatening the concept of state sovereignty, how can policy makers adapt? | Continue reading


@iafrikan.com | 6 years ago

How Facebook's Letter to South Africa's Information Regulator Raises Some Issues

Interview with Amenda Makhetha, Attorney and Director at Lelo Privacy Compliance Consultants, who explains what Facebook's response to South Africa's Information Regulator means. | Continue reading


@iafrikan.com | 6 years ago

Despite concerns, MTN has largely complied with license obligations in Uganda

MTN has largely complied with most of its license and regulatory obligations in Uganda 🇺🇬, there are a number of outstanding areas of non-compliance which must be addressed though. | Continue reading


@iafrikan.com | 6 years ago

Zuku customers in Kenya to get free Showmax subscription

Kenya's 🇰🇪 Zuku Fiber is now giving some of their customers 90 days’ access to internet TV service Showmax at no additional charge. | Continue reading


@iafrikan.com | 6 years ago

The largest hydro power plant in Southern Afrika

Angola 🇦🇴 is about to witness it's largest ever power plant being commissioned. The Laúca Hydropower Plant will have a total capacity of 2,070 MW. | Continue reading


@iafrikan.com | 6 years ago

Little scientific evidence that online personality matching works

As Facebook moves into offering online dating services, there is little scientific evidence that using self-reported data for matchmaking can lead to long-term compatibility. | Continue reading


@iafrikan.com | 6 years ago

FinTech takes root as mobile money interoperability goes live in Zimnabwe

Zimbabwe's 🇿🇼 banks go paperless as mobile money interoperability goes ahead. | Continue reading


@iafrikan.com | 6 years ago

A look at the worrying trend of WhatsApp groups of journalists and their sources

Ethically, it has never been a good idea for journalists to cozy up to the people they cover. | Continue reading


@iafrikan.com | 6 years ago

Artificial Intelligence can both help detect and create fake news

By 2022, people in developed countries may see more fake news than accurate information. Artificial intelligence may be to blame – but could also help people sort out the truth from lies. | Continue reading


@iafrikan.com | 6 years ago

Gogle Maps Platform announced

Google has announced a streamlined process for embedding Google Maps into apps. Known as Google Maps Platform, it is designed to assist delivery and ride-hailing companies and monetize the service. | Continue reading


@iafrikan.com | 6 years ago

Chat on Internet privacy, identity politics, Hip-Hop, and race

Tefo Mohapi is a software engineer, tech content creator and business consultant. He is a speaker on tech issues with special focus on permissions and the information security parameters. This was such a dope chop up, we went in on Cambridge Analytica, 2LiveCrew, KaziMp3, Winnie … | Continue reading


@iafrikan.com | 6 years ago

How Artificial Intelligence can improve the agriculture industry

This is how AI and mchine learning can improve the agriculture sector in Afrika. | Continue reading


@iafrikan.com | 6 years ago

South Africa's Youth in ICT Strategy

Interview with Bhekisisa Ngcobo, Chief Director (Youth and Children) at South Africa's Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services, on keeping ylthe Internet safe for children and more. | Continue reading


@iafrikan.com | 6 years ago