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The untold story of Africa’s newest unicorn, MNT-Halan
Studying the origins and evolution of Egypt’s MNT-Halan reveals important lessons for builders in Africa and beyond.
February 2023
The complete list of African unicorns today
Africa's unicorn list is small but growing. Here's an overview of the nine unicorns in the African tech ecosystem today. (Updated: September 2025.)
February 2023
Kippa’s Duke Ekezie-Joseph on digitizing Africa’s MSME sector
The President & Co-Founder of Nigerian fintech platform Kippa shares thoughts on Africa's MSME sector, the company's business model, key opportunities & risks ahead, and the impact of the market downturn on African startups.
October 2022
Five obstacles to MSME financial inclusion in Nigeria
Nigeria's 40 million MSMEs are the engine of employment in the country and a key contributor to GDP. Ensuring inclusive access to finance for them is critical.
October 2022
The king’s ransom waiting for African businesses that create magic moments
Firms across Africa have a tremendous opportunity to differentiate themselves & drive business results by competing on customer experience leadership.
September 2022
Why fintech in Africa is attractive to investors & innovators
Here are three reasons why fintech leads all venture capital funding on the continent.
September 2022