Michael Akuchie

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10 Must-Have Apps for University Students in Africa

Using any or all of these apps increases your chances of meeting assignment deadlines, efficiently…

AI chatbots
Should We Be Having Deep Conversations With AI Chatbots?

While AI chatbots are improving at simulating emotions and human connection, it does not change…

satellite
Can Satellite Imagery Spot and Solve Africa’s Poverty From The Sky?

Before making a substantial commitment like acquiring satellites to identify poor people, why not first…

body-worn cameras
Can Body-Worn Cameras Build Trust In Africa’s Policing?

If introduced across Africa on a larger scale, body-worn cameras could transform public opinion on…

proptech startups
Can African Proptech Startups Build Trust in a Skeptical Market?

While proptech startups are tackling inefficiencies in Africa’s real estate market, they still have some…

Loan applications
Can AI Make Loan Applications Fairer in Africa?

However, the risk of bias playing a major role in determining the outcome of loan…

Flood
Smartphone Alerts and the Future of Flood Preparedness in Africa

With smartphones, African governments can more easily reach people living in high-risk flood communities. By…

Blockchain
Can Africa Harness Blockchain for Transparent Elections?

If properly implemented, a Blockchain-based voting system can end the post-election violence that plagues many…

ride-hailing services
Why Ride-Hailing Operators Must Rethink Their Strategy in Africa

While ride-hailing in Africa has a generally positive forecast, the reality tells a different story…

second-hand gadget
Is It Time to Regulate Africa’s Second-Hand Gadget Platforms?

Although second-hand gadget sellers have simplified the act of getting a smartphone or tablet, the…