Celebrating 14 Years of Innovation
Africa’s Talking Marks a Milestone in Empowering Communication Across the Continent
On April 23, 2010, in Nairobi, Kenya, a visionary company named Africa’s Talking was incorporated with a mission to revolutionize communication across Africa. Fourteen years later, the company has not only met this ambitious goal but continues to exceed expectations, influencing the tech landscape across 23 African countries and becoming a pivotal platform for over 10,000 businesses and 150,000 software developers.
From its humble beginnings, Africa’s Talking set out to harness the power of mobile communication to unlock the potential of African businesses and developers. The company, affectionately known as ‘AT’, has become synonymous with success, providing tools that have facilitated countless conversations through SMS, USSD sessions, Voice calls and Airtime disbursement. Each conversation is not just a number but a story of empowerment and opportunity. This massive scale of operations underscores the company’s role in making communication accessible and affordable.
At its core, AT has always been about empowering nerds — a term of endearment towards the community of software developers that the company supports. They do so by providing tools that facilitate the building of SMS, USSD, Voice and Airtime applications that solve local problems. This community of nerds has grown exponentially, with over 150,000 software developers using the platform to create innovative solutions that address local and global challenges. Through workshops, developer meetups, and the robust #BuildWithAT initiative, AT has fostered a nurturing environment that encourages creativity and problem-solving. Whether it’s improving access to healthcare through timely communications or enhancing agricultural productivity with market data via SMS, the solutions powered by AT have a tangible impact on everyday lives.
The impact of AT is a testament to the potential of African companies to lead on the global stage. As they celebrate this milestone, the tech community watches eagerly, anticipating the next chapter of a journey that continues to inspire and transform.
As AT celebrates this landmark anniversary, the journey is far from over. The company is poised to continue its mission of empowering developers and businesses by providing innovative and accessible communication tools. The future holds the promise of further expansion, deeper impact, and continued innovation as AT steps into the next decade of its journey, ready to face new challenges and achieve greater heights. Furthermore, this anniversary is not just about looking back but also forward. AT continues to be a beacon of progress in mobile technology with consistent year-over-year growth that has significantly impacted the technological landscape of Africa. Here’s to many more years of making every conversation count!
#BuildWithAT #WeLoveNerds
Africa’s Talking is a Pan African tech company that works on helping developers in Africa make their ideas come to life with ease. We do this by giving them access to communication and payments infrastructure through easy-to-use APIs.
Want to explore our APIs? Learn more about us, reach us at info@africastalking.com and join the conversation on Slack!
