Ecosystem OP-ED - Systematic strategies and DIY innovation: shaking up market education in Africa’s startup investment scene A new generation of African VC professionals is reshaping ecosystem education through institutional strategy and individual innovation.
Telecoms OP-ED - Emergence over extraction: what Africa’s telco sector teaches us about progress Andile Masuku taps Lanre Kolade's insights on patient collaboration, creative capital and ecosystem alignment behind landing Google's Equiano cable in Togo, sparking transformative regional broadband connectivity.
This Is Connectivity POD - This Is Connectivity a la VC with Accion Venture Lab's Jasiel Martin-Odoom Discover how Accion Venture Lab's Africa Investment Officer blends digital savvy with authentic relationship-building to find and fund some of the continent's most promising fintech startups.
This Is Connectivity OP-ED - AI meets its match: human connection In the afterglow of the NOVACOM Africa 1-to-1 Telco Summit 2024, Andile Masuku notes that while AI continues to advance, the fundamentals of meaningful human interaction remain essential for long-term success.
This Is Connectivity OP-ED - Unlocking Innovation: the power of prioritising connectivity in your strategy Africa's innovation hinges on strategic, trust-based connectivity. Andile Masuku advocates for leaders to invest in continuous, intentional network-building.
