Spotlight: Context
Context for commerce on the continent.
Visa, Mastercard, and the fight for the future of fintech in Africa
Africa is proving to be an important battleground for the global payments duopoly. Here's what they're up to across the continent.
January 2024
Three takeaways from Africa’s ten largest fintech fundraises of 2023
75% of the equity raised by African fintechs in 2023 went to just ten companies. Here are three insights about fintech in Africa today from that list.
January 2024
How Nigerian startups are coping with the currency crisis
Nigeria's currency plunged in 2023. Here are four tactics companies are using to navigate the naira nightmare.
January 2024
15 African tech startups that shut down in 2023: Why they did it
At least fifteen startups across Africa announced their shutdowns in 2023. Here's a look at who they are and why they closed their doors.
January 2024
The top African tech stories of 2023
2023 was an interesting year in Africa Tech with a mix of dark clouds and silver linings. Here's a recap of the year's biggest stories.
December 2023
How companies in Africa are transforming cost centers into cash
Africa-focused innovators can learn from the examples of these three companies that are transforming cost centers into new revenue streams on the continent.
November 2023