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Talking about Africa fintech growth beyond payments, a Boston Consulting Group report projects African fintech revenues will grow thirteenfold to reach $65 billion by 2030, making the continent the fastest-growing…
Google selected 15 startups for the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa 2026 cohort, chosen from nearly 2,600 applications across the continent The cohort covers fintech, agritech, health tech, mobility, and…
African Startup Funding 2026 Overview African startups raised $705M in Q1 2026, a 26.5% jump compared to the same period last year, across 59 deals in 14 countries. Egypt led…
Africa's energy landscape is moving towards Intelligent Energy Systems. Nigerian startup PowerLabs has received pre-seed funding to improve its AI-based energy platform, with the goal of optimizing Nigeria's national grid. This change shows a shift in investor views, highlighting the need for smarter solutions to utility problems. As the grid becomes more advanced, the potential for regional economic growth increases. Learn how this shift could transform Africa's energy future.
The boardrooms have made their decision. Africa isn't waiting anymore. Here's what changed: In 2019, when you mentioned "Africa" in a strategy meeting, someone would nod politely and say "interesting…
Nigeria. It’s often the first name on the lips of international expansion managers looking at Africa. The numbers are fascinating: the continent's largest population, a massive youth demographic brimming with…
Introduction Professional services firms are built on expertise, insight, and trust. Whether it’s audit, advisory, tax, legal or consulting, the core product is knowledge. In a crowded marketplace, how that…
Introduction The December Shopping Surge is reshaping how Africans buy, spend, and celebrate during the festive season. As the year winds down and festive vibes spread across Africa, December activities…
Spend a few minutes scrolling TikTok and you’ll see them everywhere: dance challenges, street fashion, comedy skits, and freestyle music clips. African Gen Z audiences aren’t just consuming culture; they’re…
Before their African market entry strategy, smart brands have a quiet phase behind closed doors: the strategy room. The marketing team wants cultural impact. The C-suite wants measurable ROI. Local…
