How we think about building software
Straight answers to the questions businesses ask us before they hire anyone — what things cost, what to plan for, and when not to build at all.
What Custom Software Actually Costs in Zambia
A straight answer to the question every business asks first — what drives the price of a custom system, what you get at each budget level, and when you should not build at all.
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Integrating Mobile Money Into Your Web App: What to Plan For
Mobile money is how most Zambians pay. Here is what actually changes in your architecture when you accept it — and the failure cases that catch teams out.
Build or Buy? A Decision Framework That Actually Helps
Most businesses reach for custom software too early, or too late. Five questions that tell you which side of the line you are on.
Building AirConnect: Designing for Low-Bandwidth Africa
Notes from building a flight booking app for a market where booking still means visiting an office — and where the network cannot be assumed.
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