Spotlight: Ideas
Expert opinions & narratives from business leaders in Africa & beyond that have potential for impact across the continent.
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
Resource wealth without value creation: The story of Africa’s exports
Africa commands vast resources—a third of global mineral reserves & more. Here's what the continent's export patterns reveal.
January 2025
What are Africa’s largest jobtech opportunities right now?
Africa is experiencing a crisis of missing jobs. Over the next decade, these ten jobtech platform categories will create the most impact in addressing it.
November 2024
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
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