Spotlight: Opinion
CFO automation: An unsexy but lucrative corner of African fintech
Sometimes, the driest-sounding businesses are the most promising. And leveraging technology to streamline finance operations of African businesses is one of those gems.
July 2023
Platforms are the future of Africa’s mobile money agents
Agent networks play a critical role in bringing financial services to underserved populations across Africa. But the industry is shifting towards 'agent-networks-as-a-service' offered by larger players.
July 2023
African startups disrupt nothing
They might wear the disguise of "disruption," but often there simply isn't anything to "disrupt."
September 2022
Funding Africa: Private Equity Needs A New Approach
Private equity and venture capital funds remain Africa’s best hope for economic growth, but investors need to adapt their approach to local markets.
July 2017
Zimbabwe (& Africa) Should Collaborate Like Silicon Valley
Collaboration and interpersonal networks create value in Silicon Valley's ecosystem. Read this Zimbabwe-based author's perspective which explores what should be done to strengthen such networks within Africa.
July 2017
Africa’s Digital Revolution: It’s Not Easy
A researcher from the Oxford Internet Institute shares observations on Africa's digital (r)evolution from a comparative study of ventures and entrepreneurs in Nairobi, Lagos, and Kigali.
July 2017