Spotlight: Ideas & Perspectives
Expert opinions & narratives from business leaders in Africa & beyond that have potential for impact across the continent.
How Africa’s super app landscape is evolving
Super apps are trending across the African continent; here's a primer on who, what, where, and why.
July 2021
The hierarchy of venture opportunities in emerging markets
Extending Abraham Maslow's theory of human motivation to ecosystems & markets provides unique insights for entrepreneurs & investors across Africa & elsewhere.
May 2020
Five Trends to Expect in African Private Equity in 2018
Despite the exit of private equity giant Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) from Africa last year, the sector is positioned to grow. Here are some themes to look for throughout the year.
January 2018
Driven by the Internet, African Fashion Goes Global
Global interest in African fashion continues to rise, and innovators are leveraging the internet's reach to execute a variety of business models.
August 2017
Innovators are Shaping Africa’s ‘Informal Economy’
Entrepreneurs & investors thrive by serving the needs of Africa's informal sector and the opportunity remains large.
August 2017
The Numbers Game: Growing A Startup From A Sub-Optimal Market
What can startups in African countries with smaller populations and lower consumption/spending levels do to grow and scale?
August 2017