Every big tech company started with an idea — often simple, often in a small room, often with a tiny team. The challenge isn’t always having the idea; it’s convincing others to believe in it and join you.
This guide shows you how to pitch your project idea in a way that excites others, and how to recruit teammates online (including in communities like Africoders).
Step 1: Start With the Problem
Don’t lead with your “brilliant app idea.” Lead with the...
Football isn’t just a sport in Africa — it’s a culture, a religion, a unifying force. From the streets of Lagos to the pubs of Accra, matches are watched with passion. But beyond the shouts, chants, and goals, something new is happening: data is quietly changing football forever.
What Is “Football Data”?
It’s more than goals scored. Analysts now track:
xG (Expected Goals): The probability of scoring from a shot.
Heatmaps: Where players spend...
Agriculture has always been Africa’s backbone. From the maize fields of Kenya to the cocoa farms of Nigeria and Ghana, millions depend on farming for survival. But with climate change, market inefficiencies, and outdated methods, many farmers struggle.
Enter agritech — technology reshaping how Africans grow, sell, and sustain food. What used to feel futuristic is already here, and the impact is massive.
Drones That Watch Over Crops
In Kenya and South Africa, farmers now use...
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