Spotlight: Ideas
Expert opinions & narratives from business leaders in Africa & beyond that have potential for impact across the continent.
Five obstacles to MSME financial inclusion in Nigeria
Nigeria's 40 million MSMEs are the engine of employment in the country and a key contributor to GDP. Ensuring inclusive access to finance for them is critical.
October 2022
Africa’s lucrative spare parts opportunity
Rising vehicle ownership, poor road quality, and a variety of other catalysts have created a significant opportunity to digitize Africa's vehicle servicing & support sector.
September 2022
The king’s ransom waiting for African businesses that create magic moments
Firms across Africa have a tremendous opportunity to differentiate themselves & drive business results by competing on customer experience leadership.
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
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