South African technology journalist Toby Shapshak writes and speaks about innovation in Africa. He is the editor and publisher of Stuff magazine, he co-hosts a TV show on CNBC Africa ; and writes a weekly column for the Financial Mail.

Formerly a senior newspaper reporter covering everything from crime to politics, he has been writing about innovation, telecoms and the internet and the impact it has on our lives for more than 15 years, including the Sunday Times, Business Day, Mail & Guardian, The Financial Mail, The Times, City Press, ThisDay, and The Weekender.