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The FlipThe Future of Work is Vertical PlatformsAfrican markets are largely informal. So while our examination of workforce and training programs in the fast few episodes focused on formal and salaried jobs, we know that most Africans aren't going to get these types of jobs. So, our exploration of the future of work needs to span much further than that. Where there are no formal jobs, what does it look like to help stimulate the development of the informal sector and microenterprises? And what role does technology play?In this context, we hear a lot about platforms and their role in...
2023-03-1626 min
The BongoHive PodcastEpisode 3: Know Thy Customer with Njavwa Mutambo and Emma TroughtonThis episode explores how a young entrepreneur was able to change elements of his customer journey and his business model from customer feedback. It will explore key learnings from Njavwa Mutambo, founder of Musanga, a logistics startup connecting shippers and carriers in real-time. Emma Troughton - Country Manager at Tilt Africa, Ex-Innovation & Pre-Accelerator Lead at BongoHive, provides additional commentary.
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2020-02-1617 min
Fortt KnoxNjavwa Mutambo, Musanga Logistics CEO: Orphan to EntrepreneurNjavwa Mutambo is the CEO of Musanga Logistics, a delivery company in Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia.
Technology has the potential to transform economies in Africa, empower small businesses, lower costs – but before any of that can happen, there are some basic challenges. One of those is the cost of delivery.
That's where Njavwa, and Musanga Logistics come in. He's using bicycle couriers and people who own trucks and need side-work, Uber-style – to connect people in Zambia like it's never been done before.
I invited Njavwa to CNBC's bureau at One Market Street in San Francisco. He described his visi...
2017-09-1040 min