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.
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
Can Kenya’s CheckUps disrupt the way healthcare is financed & delivered in Africa?
CheckUps offers an innovative approach to healthcare financing and delivery in a market replete with challenges.
September 2024
Can Loomo transform Africa’s investing landscape?
Unlike other players in the market, Nigeria-born online investment platform Loomo is explicitly targeting novice investors, offering them safer access to potentially high returns.
July 2024
How Lipaworld is productizing remittances for the global African diaspora
South Africa-born startup Lipaworld offers an innovative alternative for cross-border value transfer: voucher payments.
July 2024
