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We transform feature phones into affordable but robust devices that connect to the internet, enabling individuals to gain life-altering access to markets, opportunities, and communities. Our technology has successfully connected over 4.8 million individuals in four African countries to the incredible power of the Internet.
Our technology has successfully connected over 4 million individuals in four African countries to the incredible power of the Internet.
Of Africans cannot afford
expensive data bundles
savings in communication and information access costs for the rural poor
Increase in farm yield value per $1 invested in Brastorne
mobile stores created on our platform
of our users are youth
of our users are women
While we’ve made great progress having connected over 4.8 million users to the power of the internet, there are still 350 million unconnected feature phone users In Africa.
mAgri is a groundbreaking USSD mobile application that revolutionizes the way rural farmers connect and engage with the farming community. With mAgri, farmers have the opportunity to showcase their offerings, fostering greater access and visibility within the agricultural ecosystem
Mpotsa is a revolutionary 2-way telephone-based platform designed to offer users comprehensive information on a wide range of topics. Users can access valuable information either through one-time interactions with the contact center or through convenient subscription services
Vuka harnesses the power of USSD technology to transform ordinary feature phones into internet-connected communication devices. With Vuka, individuals using feature phones can create profiles, add friends, form groups, engage in chats, send personal messages, participate in group discussions, and even broadcast messages. This inclusive platform connects users seamlessly, regardless of their device, enabling effortless and versatile communication experiences.
“As a livestock and agricultural farmer, I use mAgri to manage and run my business. The platform gives me access to everything I need including a marketplace. I really appreciate the alerts. A few years ago there were floods, but through mAgri I learned beforehand, giving me a sense of when they were going to start and end, and was able to prepare. I also use mAgri to engage with fellow farmers making my work easier. With mAgri I do not have to travel great distances to access the crucial services I need.”
“Brastorne is becoming a model for young entrepreneurs and they have helped us illustrate to other youths how to design a successful business model, due to the unique value proposition of their product”
“We have witnessed the growth of Brastorne as an entity and are proud to be supporting a progressive youth owned company. Overall in the future we are pleased to strengthen and continue our relationship with Brastorne, and are so eager to exploit all the many opportunities presented in this relationship”
“I had been jobless for almost four years, after completing my tertiary studies. A friend Informed me about the Mpotsa service and how i can receive SMS alerts for job vacancies. I subscribed and a month later received an alert for a vacancy in Gaborone. After getting an interview, I used the helpful interview preparation tips shared on the platform to prepare. With the help of Mposta I got the job!”
“Before mAgri, when I sell my veggies, there are often very few customers and often my returns are quite low. My daughter introduced me to mAgri in the hopes that it would improve my business. Through mAgri, I connect with fellow farmers, knowledge share, exchange ideas, and troubleshoot challenges we face. For example, when there was a recent pest outbreak, we were able to exchange ideas and conclude on ways to mitigate the outbreak.”
“In my agricultural business, I use mAgri for the market as well as for animal and pest alerts. It works very well and has helped me expand my business significantly. mAgri gives me and my clients affordable access that I would otherwise only have in the city, which would cost quite a lot more.”
