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Scaling The Growth Of Impact Investing In African Economies

March 29, 2021, 11:07 a.m.

The apparent crisis of the Covid-19 pandemic has indeed hit the global economy hard. With an estimated 55% of the global population having no social protection, income losses (expected to exceed $220 billion) will further exacerbate the already pending socio-economic issues prevalent particularly in underdeveloped and developing communities (most of which are residents within the African continent). Africa’s GDP growth prospects were estimated to drop from 2.4% in 2019 to between -2.1% to -5.1% in 2020 depending on the policy response.

Building Africa‘s Tech Infrastructure

March 29, 2021, 10:57 a.m.

Africa as a region faces the highest cost for high-speed internet globally, where, in some countries, 1 GB can cost up to 20% of the average salary. While the lack of competition of telecommunication operators is one of the main factors driving up prices, there is also simply a lack of infrastructure in terms of network capacity and the quality thereof.

Platforms Helping African Creators Monetize Their Skills

March 24, 2021, 1 a.m.

Within the past five years, Africa-based platforms like the Flutterwave Store, Paystack Commerce, Africreators, Afrikrea, and Selar have sprung up and are helping millions of Africans sell their products and services.

HUAWEI MatePad T 10; The Perfect Tablet For An Immersive Viewing Experience

March 23, 2021, 2:36 a.m.

That is why when designing the HUAWEI MatePad T 10, Huawei implemented an impressive 80.6% screen-to-body ratio and a display ratio of 16:10, complemented with a high-resolution of 1920 x 1200, ensuring that you do not miss scenic details in picturesque moments. The gorgeous display with minimal bezels makes watching HD videos in landscape mode an outstanding, uninterrupted visual experience.