The Africa Data DigestIn an AI-powered world, Africa’s data dearth more apparent than everLarge language models like Chat GPT are old news to Africa’s AI reserachers. Their new focus? Grappling with Africa’s data divide.5 min read·Jun 2, 2023----
The Africa Data DigesteCommerce & the Cloud in Africa: Shein, Wish, Alibaba & Amazon Web ServicesOne of the many things that make my heart flutter is eCommerce. Never tell me if you intend to fly to Kenya from China or the U.S. I’m the…2 min read·Jul 27, 2021--2--2
The Africa Data DigestWhat Didi’s China Crackdown Signals for the African MarketChina is cracking down on its tech darlings. African regulators should consider doing the same.4 min read·Jul 6, 2021----
The Africa Data DigestNigeria’s Twitter Ban & China’s Cyber Cultural ProductsWelcome to the China Africa Tech Digest, where I demystify the latest in the world of China-Africa and technology.3 min read·Jun 30, 2021----
The Africa Data DigestHow Africa Helped Transsion Get Listed On China’s Starboard*** watch the video or listen to the podcast below5 min read·Oct 7, 2019----
The Africa Data DigestCorruption Tastes Like Chai: Understanding Corruption In Kenya and ChinaWhen the deal calls for a bribe they’ll say “I’m going to need some chai”4 min read·Sep 24, 2019----
The Africa Data DigestEpisode 1: Tanzanite Deals, Gikomba and BribesAs I gazed out of my window eating my Chino-Kenyan breakfast, a man in an immaculate gold-embroidered Thwab strolled up to the outdoor…4 min read·Sep 17, 2019----
The Africa Data DigestChina Tech in Africa: How Transsion cashed in on the cellphone marketTranssion is a Chinese cellphone company that has never sold a phone in China. Their #1 market is the African continent.2 min read·Jun 3, 2019----