71point4 – Numbers2life

A world where data drives development

Our Vision

71point4 is a data science consulting firm

We work across the data value chain to answer questions that matter, and equip others to do the same.

Data Engineering

We design and build data pipelines to extract, consolidate and prepare data for analysis.

Data Analysis

Starting with raw underlying data extracted at source to performing analysis and building insights, we draw on our extensive experience to bring numbers to life.

Making Meaning

Our work drives decision-making, shapes policy and reshapes the way our clients see the world.

Training

We offer data literacy and data science training courses to help unlock the value of data.

Featured projects

Waste to Value research: Black Soldier Fly

Waste to Value

Pre-feasibility study to understand the potential scale of small-scale, low-tech black soldier fly (BSF) farming in South Africa

The small vehicle delivery driver market: Fast, fickle and full of potential for employment

Employment

Understanding the potential for the delivery driver market to unlock economic opportunities for young South Africans

CAHF Bottom 40 Dashboard

Housing

Identifying B40 households and assessing their housing need

Understanding Rwanda’s Affordable Housing Sector

Housing

Identifying value chain constraints in the financing and performance of Rwanda’s affordable housing market

Potential barriers to the participation of women and youth on a digital retail trade platform

Financial inclusion

Exploring the benefits and challenges that retailers face when using a digital retail trading platform

Diagnostic of alternative data landscape in South Africa

Credit, Financial inclusion

Exploring an alternative data landscape which identifies the potential data points, data sources, regulatory and legal challenges and con...