Spotlight: Ideas & Perspectives
Expert opinions & narratives from business leaders in Africa & beyond that have potential for impact across the continent.
The most exciting applications of cryptocurrencies & blockchain in the African context
Our community of experienced practitioners and subject-matter experts discuss cryptocurrency & blockchain in Africa.
September 2022
Ten Lessons I Learned Building in African Markets Over The Last Decade
Earned insights on scaling innovation-led businesses across the continent.
September 2022
Why fintech in Africa is attractive to investors & innovators
Here are three reasons why fintech leads all venture capital funding on the continent.
September 2022
To scale in African markets today, startups need to run hybrid strategies
Despite all the attention Africa's digital revolution receives, the reality is that this digitization is driven in large part by the analog world of atoms and bits. Entrepreneurs should embrace this.
September 2022
African startups disrupt nothing
They might wear the disguise of "disruption," but often there simply isn't anything to "disrupt."
September 2022
Offline agent networks are driving Africa’s digital development
Agent networks across Africa are increasingly being used beyond mobile money as a last-mile channel for various traditionally digital businesses.
August 2021