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Jumanne Mtambalike
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When Machines Take Shortcuts — and Africa Pays the Price

When Machines Take Shortcuts — and Africa Pays the Price

For much of Africa, artificial intelligence arrives wrapped in promise. It promises to leapfrog weak institutions, stretch scarce expertise and accelerate development where human capacity is thin.
China’s New AI Governance Blueprint: What Africa Should Learn from Beijing’s Expanding Technological Statecraft

China’s New AI Governance Blueprint: What Africa Should Learn from Beijing’s Expanding Technological Statecraft

China’s Cyberspace Administration released its Artificial Intelligence Safety Governance Framework 2.0, which is more than an updated regulatory manual.
I’m Crazy Optimistic About Africa’s Future, Are You?

I’m Crazy Optimistic About Africa’s Future, Are You?

For more than a decade, my professional life has unfolded at the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, public policy, and the restless ambition of African youth.
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From Rhapta City to Silicon Dar, The Diary of Dr.

From Rhapta City to Silicon Dar, The Diary of Dr.

From Rhapta City to Silicon Dar, The Diary of Dr. Mshinda, and Pres. Magufuli Speech, What Next For The Tanzania Innovation Ecosystem?Rhapta (Ancient Greek: Ῥάπτα) was a marketplace said to be on the
You don’t need a hub “a physical space” to fix innovation in Africa.

You don’t need a hub “a physical space” to fix innovation in Africa.

7 years ago I was chatting with Brian Paul the founder of Studio 19, by then we were co-hub managers of Buni Innovation Hub. He asked me an interesting question. Do you think Buni Hub is the “Space” o
Digital Tribes and Social Media Wars, How to Pick Sides.

Digital Tribes and Social Media Wars, How to Pick Sides.

While it is estimated less than 25 per cent of Africans are connected to the internet this number is not a joke. By December 2020, Nigeria reported having more than 150 million internet users. Interne
From Idea to A Startup, The First Steps.

From Idea to A Startup, The First Steps.

After staying aside for a few years I have finally found something that I’m interested to build. The feeling is exquisite. Building is the most exciting activity for a tech founder. The orgasm of crea
In Building Startup Teams, Growth is Painful but Necessary.

In Building Startup Teams, Growth is Painful but Necessary.

For the past two weeks, there have been exciting conversations happening with my team on personal growth. Conversations have forced us to rethink and redefine the individual development of each team m