If the internet were a country, it would be the fifth largest economy all on its own, but just 43% of people have access to it. Since 2013, Facebook has been working alongside names including Samsung and Qualcomm to fix this. But could making the internet accessible to all really be so simple?

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi is launching a pair of top-end smartphones in select countries in sub-Saharan Africa: South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria. These regions have been chosen for this expansion thanks to their strong economies and prolific internet usage. But is there enough of a gap in the market?

Internet access in parts of Africa used to be a luxury, but smartphone use on the continent has doubled in the past two years, thanks to more affordable devices. Now, people are turning to WhatsApp groups and other social platforms as their main source of news and entertainment alike.

For women of colour, finding a nearby stylist within a reasonable price range can seem like a near-impossible task. The Bantu app offers a solution for people seeking care for their ‘kinky, coily, and curly hair’, providing them with access to prices, available styles and reviews in their area.