Tag: africa
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Quartz’s list of 30 African innovators » When we launched Quartz Africa in June, we very purposely focused on telling Africa’s stories through a lens of innovation. more ›
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Uber drivers in Lagos are using a fake GPS app to inflate rider fares » Some Uber drivers in Lagos have been using a fake GPS itinerary app to illicitly… more ›
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Key models that Kampala needs to consider to manage its urban sprawl » Metropolitan areas in less developed countries can provide the foundation for economic growth for the whole country… more ›
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African entrepreneurs have made Guangzhou a truly global city » There are certain cities in certain eras that stand out as magnets for those across the globe who have dreams. more ›
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Real reality is still the best source for your custom designs. Linen, whatever its hue, should not be mingled with wool. For increased authenticity always ask your local fixer for… more ›
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The solar economy’s supply chain stretches all the way to the tiniest object. Gravity has shifted. Shenzhen floods the market with cheap disposable utilities while the Valley’s grand announcements pull… more ›
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Science fiction when the future is now » AlphaGo, fake news, cyberwar: 2017 has felt science-fictional in the here and now. Space settlement and sea-steading seem just around the bend;… more ›
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We say the machine is blind because it cannot perceive contemporary data. It is oblivious to every coordinate that matters, disconnected from the liquid conversation between device and channel. The… more ›
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To see through this new machine you need to be very still. It’s a soft, vibrating, pulsating camera. Built to look at faces and trained to shoot in silence. Google… more ›