Spotlight: Ideas & Perspectives

Expert opinions & narratives from business leaders in Africa & beyond that have potential for impact across the continent.

The business of black soldier flies

Insects might just be the future of food. And one species, the black soldier fly, is the star of the show across Africa & beyond thanks to an almost magical ability to convert organic waste into valuable commercial products.

July 2023

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

Venture-scale startups targeting Africa should start with a multi-country mindset

Most African markets are relatively small and many are highly uncertain — a reality that often necessitates geographic expansion; early recognition & preparation is paramount.

May 2023

The hero of home services: A conversation with Eden Life’s Nadayar Enegesi

Eden Life, a Nigerian home services platform is improving quality of life for African consumers. Watch our conversation with Eden Life's CEO on launching the company, scaling it, and what comes next.

April 2023

Save now, buy later: an emerging fintech model

SNBL is an emerging business model across Africa and other markets. This post includes a brief interview with one of the practitioners in Africa’s SNBL space: Tobi Odukoya, CEO & Co-Founder of CDcare.

March 2023