Spotlight: Ideas That Matter
The frameworks, theories, and big thinking that are shaping Africa’s future. We break down the ideas of leading thinkers, economists, entrepreneurs, and visionaries to help you understand the concepts driving change across the continent. From economic philosophy to business strategy, these are the intellectual blueprints worth understanding.
Africa is deliberately kept poor: Dr. Fadhel Kaboub on breaking Africa’s colonial economic traps
The Tunisian economist explains what's preventing African prosperity, and why pan-African cooperation is the only path to economic sovereignty.
August 2025
An ‘Entrepreneur’s Paradise’: Fred Swaniker’s vision for turning Africa’s problems into prosperity
While Silicon Valley chases the next viral app, this serial Ghanaian entrepreneur sees Africa's challenges as the foundation for building world-changing businesses.
August 2025