By Jastine Martine The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) promises to unite 1.4 billion people across 54 countries into a US$3.4 trillion market. On paper,...
By Dr. Princess C. Mutisya “Africa has 33 currencies, yet none is accepted anywhere on the continent. I fly from Nairobi to Addis Ababa, show my...
By Farouk Mark Mukiibi Some corporate transactions announce themselves with fanfare. Others slip through quietly, their true significance buried in regulatory filings and footnotes. The Safaricom-Vodacom...
By Jastine Martine African businesses moved US$205 billion in cryptocurrency transactions last year. The figure is staggering, but the reason behind it is simple: waiting 45...
By Caleb Maru Africa’s venture capital and private equity landscape appears robust on paper. Last year delivered one of the continent’s strongest fundraising performances, with funds...
By Dishant Shah Here is an uncomfortable truth that rarely makes headlines: Africa hemorrhages billions of dollars annually simply moving money within its own borders. Not...
By Ajay Wasserman For decades, Africa’s economic narrative has been tethered to foreign direct investment. While external capital has played a role, it has often arrived...
By John Kourkoutas When most global executives think of payments in Africa, they picture underdeveloped banking systems, cash-dominated economies, and infrastructure gaps. But a closer look...
By Farhia Noor I am African. And I say this with unshakable conviction: the lion is not stirring. The lion is not awakening. The lion has...
By Lailla Mutajogera When I speak with investors about Africa, I hear the same six questions – again and again. They reflect a deep curiosity, but...
By Kei Rapodile When the word “crypto” echoes through African boardrooms, buzzes in WhatsApp groups, or sparks debate on township streets, the response is often a...
By Farhia Noor The rise and fall of Okra, once one of Nigeria’s most promising fintech startups, is more than just another Silicon Valley-style cautionary tale....
By Caleb Maru Expanding across Africa is no small feat. With 54 countries, 41 currencies, and widely varying regulations and consumer behaviors, the continent presents a...
By Amon Munyaneza On a roadside in Kampala, Uganda, a woman sells cassava before sunrise. No CRM. No loyalty program. No app. Yet by 9 a.m.,...
By Ajay Wasserman It’s time to shift your gaze. South. Way south. Africa isn’t on the rise – Africa has arrived. From Cape Town to Cairo,...
By Gloria Methri Moni has launched a new range of business loans that enables market traders, spare part dealers, textile traders, and other small business owners...
No other startup whose operations are based in Africa has raised as much in one round
