Spotlight: Analysis
Deep dives into the companies, deals, and markets shaping Africa’s economy. We go beyond the headlines to examine how businesses actually work, what drives industry trends, and why certain strategies succeed or fail. Data-driven investigations that help you understand the mechanics behind Africa’s most important business stories.
TymeBank and Deel are rewriting Africa’s EWA playbook
TymeBank's earned wage access partnership with Deel Local Payroll is a live case study on how competitive dynamics can be rewritten in an instant. Welcome to unicorn-scale competition.
September 2025
How Chowdeck plans to succeed where Jumia Food failed
By prioritizing couriers and everyday local foods, Chowdeck is riding an online food delivery wave that drowned Jumia Food and other early market entrants.
September 2025
From mobile money to machine learning: Africa’s $16 billion AI opportunity takes shape
A new report from Mastercard projects Africa's AI market to grow ~4x from $4.5 billion today.
August 2025
Diaspora remittances to Africa: A $100 billion opportunity
New data reveals shifting dynamics in Africa's $100B remittance market in 2024; Egypt leads while Ghana emerges as the continent's fastest-growing recipient.
January 2025
African stock markets outperformed global indices in 2024
Led by Kenya's 63% USD return, African exchanges demonstrated remarkable strength in 2024 despite currency headwinds.
January 2025
The stories that defined tech in Africa in 2024
2024 was a mix of dark clouds and silver linings for tech across the continent. Here’s a recap of the year’s biggest stories.
January 2025