Spotlight: Market Trends

AfricaInvestmentThemes

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
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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
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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