Sponsored POD: Victor Mapunga on building from first principles in 'Africa's tech graveyard' FlexID and Shona Prince founder Victor Mapunga challenges African tech startup myths, sharing raw insights on building from first principles and why founders aren't heroes in Zimbabwe's innovation landscape, or anywhere else.
Infrastructure OP-ED: Inside Safaricom Ethiopia—Overcoming terrain, 5G rollout and regulatory hurdles Andile Masuku distils key insights from Safaricom's $8 billion venture in Ethiopia, highlighting the challenges of building a new network, meeting unexpectedly high demand, and navigating complex regulatory landscapes.
Podcast POD: Yahya Banafa on tackling challenges in Safaricom Ethiopia's $8 billion telecom bet In this podcast conversation, Yahya Banafa, head of network planning and engineering at Safaricom Ethiopia, discusses what it takes to build a nationwide mobile network in Africa’s second-most populous country.