30/09/2026
📌 Doesn’t Do Desktop: Why -First is the Only Way to Capture the Continent
At , we always make sure that our mobile devices adhere to the latest technical specifications that our clients require. In our case, we’re now on 15 with the ability to update to 16, 17 and I believe 18 in the future.
Another thing. In 2026, our minimum device specs are 4GB RAM and 64GB (tablets)/128GB (smartphones).
So why the investment in mobile hardware?
Because if you want to understand the African consumer, you have to meet them where they are. And in Sub-Saharan Africa, they aren’t sitting at desktop . We’re talking about the majority of respondents here.
But here’s something that needs to be mentioned over and over:
When global brands try to research the African market using methodologies designed for or , they usually fail. Why? 🤔
Well, the digital landscape here isn’t built on fiber-optic cables running into suburban living rooms; it's built on mobile networks, prepaid data, and .
In fact, most African telecom operators ignored (via land lines) and went directly to , # 4G and which was the right decision since land lines were never ubiquitous compared to ... 📌
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Note: You can read the full blog post at the link provided in the comment as we dive into the following: 👀
✅ 1. The Screen Reality: Designing for the Thumb, Not the Mouse.
✅ 2. The Connectivity Gap: Offline-First is Mandatory.
✅ 3. Bypassing Literacy and Barriers