Insights

From newsworthy events to industries experiencing disruption, our insights are largely based on what we are talking about with our clients and partners.

The Future of Farming: How Two South African Businesses Are Using Technology To Make Farmers Lives Easier

Sep 5, 2019

Across the globe, agronomists, scientists, mathematicians, geologists, climatologists and farmers have been working together to understand the influences on the modern farmer and build tools to help ease the burden faced in this industry on a daily basis.

How Africa Transacts: The Movement of Money On The Continent

Feb 25, 2019

The African continent has for long been recognised as a cash based economy, with large volumes of currency and retail trade taking place in the informal sector on a daily basis. How has this affected the people of the continent and where is the trend headed?

Digital Strategy 2.0: Planning Frictionless Experiences For A Connected Customer

Feb 14, 2019

What businesses have traditionally expected from a digital strategy has significantly evolved over the last decade. Now encompassing so much more than sales & marketing, it extends in to operational opportunities which lead to improved customer satisfaction and cost savings.

First World Solutions to African Challenges: A Continent Empowered by Technology

Jan 30, 2019

When analysing the start-up distribution across the continent, it is clear to see how pockets of innovators are challenging the status quo. With their expertise & deep understanding of their community and the challenges they experience on a daily basis, these innovators are building first world solutions to solve these age old challenges.

The Rise of the Digital Bank : Tyme Bank, Bank Zero & Discovery Bank

Dec 11, 2018

In comparison to many foreign counterparts, the sophistication and extent of banking via digital channels employed by banks in Africa has seen major strides over the last decade. We explore a new breed of digital-only banks set to launch in 2019.

Digital First Insurance : A Disruptive Wave Revitalising an Age Old Industry

Nov 22, 2018

As technology permeates the insurance industry, we are beginning to see its use as a key driver of competitive advantage. There is a new techno-centric breed of insurer making a play, breaking fundamental rules on which the industry has based it’s success, in an attempt to appeal to a new style of customer.

Be My Eyes: When the Power of Community & Technology Combine for Social Good

Nov 12, 2018

Be my Eyes is a platform connecting the blind or visually impaired with sighted volunteers to assist with everyday tasks. It is the epitome of a digital solution conceived for the greater good.

Rapid Prototyping: Lowering the Barriers to Entry in Building Digital Platforms

Nov 6, 2018

Whether you are planning a new mobile app, web-based customer portal or in-store tablet experience, launching digital platforms are often fraught with challenges like cost, lack of buy-in and concern around user adoption. Have you ever considered starting with a prototype?

The Great Zimbabwean Cash Crisis: Shortages, Plastic Money & The Black Market

Oct 26, 2018

With a severe cash crisis in the country, Zimbabwe is once again starting to experience shortages of fuel, building materials, foods and medicine reminiscent of 2008. How have they arrived at this point and what are some of the potential solutions on the table to re-boot the economy?