Spotlight: Market Trends

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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
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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
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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
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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
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MultiChoice’s earnings reveal the harsh realities of scaling consumer tech in Africa today

From currency volatility to consumer trends, here’s a glimpse from MultiChoice's management on what it's like operating a B2C business in African markets today.

June 2024
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Africa’s digital opportunity isn’t evenly distributed

Why the NEKS countries — Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya, and South Africa — dominate venture capital funding in Africa today.

January 2024