From Lagos to Nairobi

Africa’s fintech sector has grown at a remarkable pace over the last decade, yet it operates in a uniquely challenging environment: volatile economies marked by fluctuating currencies, inflation, and uneven regulatory frameworks. Despite these hurdles, fintech companies across the continent are finding innovative ways to monetize their services while delivering value to users, demonstrating resilience…

Africa’s path to a unified 1.5 billion-consumer market is often discussed in terms of policy, trade agreements, and infrastructure. Yet, one of the most powerful and overlooked forces capable of accelerating this vision is the continent’s growing community of creators. From musicians and filmmakers to digital influencers, writers, and designers, Africa’s creators are uniquely positioned…

For years, freelancing across Africa has been framed around one core idea: deliver tasks, get paid. Whether it’s designing logos, writing articles, building websites, or managing social media pages, many freelancers operate in a crowded marketplace where the lowest bidder often wins. But that model is quickly becoming unsustainable. The real wake-up call for African…

Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of Africa’s deadliest infectious diseases, yet the challenge is not only medical—it is logistical. Across the continent, a critical “last-mile delivery” problem continues to hinder timely diagnosis and treatment, particularly in rural and underserved communities. Now, a new wave of logistics innovation is stepping in to bridge that gap. In many…

Tanzania is emerging as a continental leader in the shift toward contactless payments, signaling a broader transformation in how Africans transact in an increasingly digital economy. Driven by a combination of regulatory support, fintech innovation, and widespread mobile penetration, the East African nation is rapidly reducing reliance on cash. At the heart of this transition…

KOKO Networks’ collapse has delivered a significant financial blow to its UK-based parent company, which now faces losses estimated at KSh6.4 billion, underscoring the challenges of scaling clean energy solutions in emerging markets. The Kenyan-based bioethanol cooking fuel startup, once hailed as a transformative player in Africa’s clean energy transition, had built a reputation for…