Brastorne’s Remarkable Journey to Connect 3 Million Lives in Underserved African Communities
In today’s world, digital connectivity is synonymous with opportunity. We are transitioning into an era where sustainable technological innovation and connectivity are eroding the barriers to digital inclusion. The world is a global village, and everything is happening online, however, Africa has historically been left behind. While many African countries possess a rich cultural heritage […]
Left Behind: The Digital Divide in Africa
In the modern world, having access to the internet has become essential. It gives people access to information, markets, and communities—all of which are essential for the growth of the economy and society. However, hundreds of millions of Africans lack even basic internet connection due to the continent’s widening digital gap, which worsens societal inequalities, […]
Impact Investing in Africa
Africa is attracting an increasing amount of investment. Many global impact investments gravitate toward Africa as the most promising continent for shifting global markets. As investors become increasingly aware of the need to align their financial goals with positive, social and environmental impact, there has been a growing trend in impact investing in Africa. This form of […]
Brastorne Greatly Impacts The Agriculture Sector in Botswana
In this infographic, we unpack the core challenges for rural farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa and the hugely beneficial effect the mAgi platform has on crop yields and economic opportunity. Information and communication access are expensive. Approximately 60% of Botswana’s population cannot afford data. Brastorne empowers small rural farming communities through its platform, providing them with […]
Brastorne Bridges The Connectivity Gap in Guinea
The expansion of internet connectivity in Sub-Saharan Africa is challenging. Approximately 80% of people do not have access to basic internet service. Poorer health outcomes, a lower life expectancy, more social isolation, and restricted access to employment and education opportunities are just a few of the ways a person’s life may be significantly harmed by […]
Brastorne Wins the AYuTe Africa Challenge and Further Develops its Relationship with Heifer International
Digital access remains a serious difficulty for the majority of African countries. Despite increased attempts to overcome the barriers to digital inclusion, diverse populations, particularly women and people with disabilities, remain disproportionately affected. A connected continent, country, and individual have endless potential for creating economic growth. The same can be said for the agricultural sector, […]
A Landmark Year for Brastorne
Last year was a landmark year for Brastorne and our mission of connecting the unconnected in Africa. It is only through the hard work of our team, the enthusiastic support of our partners, and the trust of our customers that we were able to accomplish so much in 2022. Here’s a look back at some […]
Brastorne Enterprises Wins Heifer International Prize at MIT Solve 2022 Event
Local company Brastorne Enterprises has been selected by Heifer International and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Solve as one of the two winners of innovation in Smallholder Agriculture Products prize. The Heifer International prize for innovation in smallholder agriculture recognizes solutions that support smallholder farmers to grow and scale their businesses, while in the same […]
Brastorne Selected as Recipient of The Google Black Founder’s Fund for Africa Program
Brastorne Enterprises has been announced as one of the 60 beneficiaries of the Google Black Founders Fund Africa 2022 program. The cohort represents 10 African countries with Botswana joining for the first time, represented by Brastorne. The Google for Start-ups Black Founders Fund provides non-dilutive cash awards to Black led startups that have participated in […]
BRASTORNE CONNECTS THE UNCONNECTED IN DRC
Brastorne Enterprises has officially launched its mAgri service in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Its the beginning of a new dawn for Brastorne Enterprises as we expand our impact to reach feature phone users in DRC. One of our flagship products- mAgri- is live in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the mAgri app was […]
