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Category: Technology

Implementing Digital Solutions in Zambia

In recent years, the importance of implementing digital solutions in Africa in particular has increased. The adoption of digital technology has the potential to boost productivity, information access, and economic growth. For businesses and organizations in Zambia, embracing digital solutions is crucial, as digital solutions can enhance customer experiences, lower costs, and increase efficiency. Nevertheless,… Read more »

FINANCIAL LITERACY AND TECHNOLOGY

Financial literacy is the ability to understand and effectively manage one’s financial resources. It is an essential skill that can enable one to become financially independent and make wise financial decisions. As the world continues to advance through technology, we recognise that technology has the ability to significantly contribute to raising financial literacy and giving… Read more »

Smart Logistics: Landscape in Zambia (Part 2)

In our last article on smart logistics, we discussed tech in the logistics sector and how utilizing cutting-edge technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence can drastically improve the efficiency of logistics operations. Smart logistics is a crucial part of contemporary businesses that aim to optimize supply chain processes.  In this article,… Read more »

Internet Of Things- Future Business Landscape

In our last article on the Internet of Things (IoT), we defined, discussed and highlighted ways in which we can expect our day to day life to change owing to the merging of various technologies through IoT. We can agree that IoT presents exciting opportunities for the future in various sectors which includes the business… Read more »

Internet of Things (IOT): What the Future Holds

The rapid evolution of information technology has transformed our society in almost each and every way. From the way we communicate, move, conduct business to our health care options- technology is everywhere. The advancement of technology has opened doors to more possibilities and opportunities that would not have been a reality some years back. One… Read more »

Improving Website Accessibility for the Differently-Abled

There is so much emphasis on the human-centred design approaches to creating digital experiences. Most businesses have put in a lot of work in building websites that integrate technology, user experience and business requirements.  However, in the quest to craft engaging web experiences, most businesses overlook accessibility. More often than not, websites are built for… Read more »

How Data Improves Customer Experience

We have all encountered good and bad customer experiences in one way or the other. The different experiences have played a key role in deciding whether to continue interacting with a particular brand or not. This is also true for customers that interact with your business at various touchpoints. They are also looking to do… Read more »

Providing an SMS and Web Feedback Mechanism for Recipients of Aid

We worked with the Sonder Design Collective and Zambia Governance Foundation (ZGF) and the Non-Governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council on the Loop project, to provide a digital feedback platform in Zambia that will spotlight recipients of aid in rural and urban areas. Loop is a global platform for people to give feedback on humanitarian and… Read more »

Improving Literacy Using Digital Technologies

Using digital learning as a channel to deliver educational materials constitutes a promising area for education policy. Digital learning goes hand in hand with technology and electronic tools, resources, devices and systems that generate, store or process data. Digital Learning is reshaping the ways in which educational materials are distributed and received in unprecedented ways…. Read more »

Enhancing a Website’s Load Speed Through Image Optimisation

How we optimised a website to improve its performance. Regardless of the nature of your business, a well designed and efficiently operating website is a necessity in this digital age. The power of a website to support an organisation’s digital efforts cannot be overemphasized. Websites make a business credible thereby giving customers confidence as they… Read more »