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.
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
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
How Nigerian startups are digitizing payments in the country’s trickiest verticals
A look at three startups digitizing payments in sectors where Nigerians struggle to go cashless.
March 2024
Jumia’s road to recovery: A CEO’s bold moves to stop the company’s bleeding
Under new leadership, Jumia has taken aggressive steps to reign in spending and cut cash burn.
February 2024