Africa
Africa’s Next Animation Powerhouse: The Rise of Toon Central Hub
Funding
Tony Elumelu Retires as UBA Chairman: Meet Emmanuel Nnorom, the Man Taking Over Africa’s Banking Empire
Funding
The $80M Woman: How Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes Built Aruwa Capital
Industry Deep Dives
Paula Badosa Brand Comeback 2026: Rebuilding Career & Endorsement Value
Founder Insight
William Shatner Heavy Metal Reinvention and Lessons for Music Founders in Africa
William Shatner is 95 years old, and this September, he is set to debut a heavy metal band. Think about that for a moment. That’s the kind of
Africa
Cathie Wood’s $51M SpaceX Bet: What It Means for African Investors
SpaceX went public at $135 per share on June 12. As of four days later, the price was already at $225.64 per share. It started to fall, bottoming
Africa
Inside Bridgement: How a South African AI Lender Secured R330M from Standard Bank & RMB
Analyzing the scale of the Bridgement AI SME lending South Africa framework, it demonstrates how alternative credit scoring is reshaping capital access for small businesses across the continent.
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Jul 2026
Inside Bridgement: How a South African AI Lender Secured R330M from Standard Bank & RMB
Analyzing the scale of the Bridgement AI SME lending South Africa framework, it demonstrates how alternative credit scoring is reshaping capital access for small businesses across the continent.
Jul 2026
PayPal Stock 2026: African Fintech Valuation Lessons
In 2021, it was undeniable that PayPal was the unchallenged ruler for online payments. Its market valuation was estimated at $360 billion. TO put this in perspective and
Feb 2026
LawTech Brands Providing Affordable Online Legal Services
Ignorance of the law is not an excuse. What about the inaccessibility of the law? This is the thinking behind the emergence of legal technology brands. Legal technology