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Hiring an AI agency verse Fractional AI talent: A Comparison in cost, Strategy, Commitment

Hiring an AI agency verse Fractional AI talent: A Comparison in cost, Strategy, Commitment

Understanding the differences between agencies and fractional talent studios like Rafiki Works.
Rafiki
Rafiki
25
February 2026
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The State of Fractional, Freelance, and Micro-Agency Work in South Africa (2026)

The State of Fractional, Freelance, and Micro-Agency Work in South Africa (2026)

The top freelance and fractional talent trends, forecast, and state of the workforce for South Africa in 2026. Why platforms like Rafiki Works are helping both local and international talent and companies progress through strategic fractional talent strategies.
Rafiki
Rafiki
18
February 2026
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Why fractional teams outperform freelance marketplaces

Why fractional teams outperform freelance marketplaces

Why Strategic Fractional and Embedded Freelance Talent Is Better Than Leveraging Open Freelance Marketplaces. Use-cases for agencies and startups in 2026, looking for top fractional and micro-agency talent in South Africa.
Greg Cooke
Greg Cooke
4
February 2026
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What is the freelance economy? Why does it matter?

What is the freelance economy? Why does it matter?

5 things to know about the freelance economy, the growth of gig workers globally, the skills gap in tech and the booming freelance workforce in Africa, and what this means for the future of work.
Greg Cooke | Rafiki Works
Greg Cooke | Rafiki Works
14
May 2024
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Top Accelerator Programs in Africa: How to choose the right one for my startup?

Top Accelerator Programs in Africa: How to choose the right one for my startup?

What are the top startup accelerator programs in Africa? What's the difference between incubators, accelerators, and venture builders, and how should founders select the right option for their startup?
Greg Cooke | Rafiki Works
Greg Cooke | Rafiki Works
11
April 2024
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Which African startups are Y Combinator (YC) investing in?

Which African startups are Y Combinator (YC) investing in?

YC investments into Africa. What's happening, and what other opportunities are there for startup founders in Africa?
Greg Cooke | Rafiki Works
Greg Cooke | Rafiki Works
5
April 2024
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What do founders need to know about no-code and low-code development?

What do founders need to know about no-code and low-code development?

How can founders leverage no-code and low-code for startups? What are the common misconceptions around no-code and low-code platforms?
Greg Cooke | Rafiki Works
Greg Cooke | Rafiki Works
4
April 2024
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5 Podcasts for Founders and Agency Owners

5 Podcasts for Founders and Agency Owners

The top 5 podcasts for founders and agency owners. These five podcasts are what you need for 2024.
Greg Cooke | Rafiki Works
Greg Cooke | Rafiki Works
27
March 2024
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Five Female-Led Startups In The UK To Watch

Five Female-Led Startups In The UK To Watch

5 UK-based, women-led startups to watch in 2024.
Greg Cooke | Rafiki Works
Greg Cooke | Rafiki Works
26
March 2024
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What low code platform should I be using?

What low code platform should I be using?

A quick comparison of no-code and low-code software made easy, we’ve compared a handful of no-code web and app development platforms.
Greg Cooke | Rafiki Works
Greg Cooke | Rafiki Works
13
March 2024
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Skills-based hiring | What do founders need to know?

Skills-based hiring | What do founders need to know?

Skills-based hiring is the future. What do founders need to know? And what does that mean for the education of the next generation of professionals in Africa?
Greg Cooke | Rafiki Works
Greg Cooke | Rafiki Works
12
March 2024
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What Is Fractional Work?

What Is Fractional Work?

Is fractional work for you? Should you hire fractional resources for your startup? We scratch the surface of fractional work in Africa.
Greg Cooke | Rafiki Works
Greg Cooke | Rafiki Works
27
February 2024
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The Freelance Life: Aisosa Obasohan

The Freelance Life: Aisosa Obasohan

Becoming a freelancer: How to start, freelancing trends, top plugins, and insight from Africa's top freelancers.
Rafiki
Rafiki
8
February 2024
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