Spotlight: Ideas & Perspectives
Expert opinions & narratives from business leaders in Africa & beyond that have potential for impact across the continent.
How the world’s best companies build strong cultures
A quick introduction to building company culture for founders & leaders of early-stage companies.
October 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
Where are all the jobs in Africa?
Africa is experiencing a crisis of missing jobs. Over the next decade, 'jobtech' platforms will play an increasingly important role in addressing it.
February 2024
Lessons I’ve learned from buying a company in Mexico
The CEO of a Ugandan mobility-focused asset financing platform shares lessons learned from acquiring the Mexican subsidiary of South Africa's FlexClub.
December 2023
What South Africa and Nigeria reveal about the future of payments in Africa
Recent developments in South Africa and Nigeria, the largest economies on the continent, point to the increasing importance of alternative payment methods across Africa.
October 2023
Generative AI in Africa: How African startups are building for the new AI revolution
Africa-focused innovators should pay more attention to the ongoing AI revolution. Here are five generative AI pioneers making sure Africa participates in the emerging AI economy.
October 2023