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.
Top 10 most valuable companies in Nigeria
Flutterwave just raised at a $3.25B valuation. Here are the companies worth more — and what it says about where Nigeria's real economic power sits.
July 2026
Africa doesn’t trade with Africa
Intra-African trade sits at just ~15% of total trade — versus roughly 60% for both Asia and Europe. Here's a country-by-country look at why.
July 2026
Africa’s trade payments stack — from mobile money to stablecoins
Mapping the 7 layers powering money movement across Africa's fragmented markets — plus a look at the stablecoin platforms challenging traditional rails.
July 2026
Top 10 African countries that sell the most goods to the world
South Africa and Morocco lead the pack by a wide margin — but across the continent, oil, gas, and minerals still do most of the heavy lifting.
July 2026
Investment themes that will define Africa’s next decade
From EVs to SEZs, from data centers to agribusiness — here are Africa's highest-potential opportunities through 2035.
December 2025
The 10 fastest-growing economies in Africa in 2026
While global investors worry about slowdowns, 11 of the world's 15 fastest-growing economies are in Africa — here's what's driving that growth.
November 2025