Category: 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
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.
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
US Visa Waiver Program 2026: Why African Founders Are Out
As of 2026, the US Visa Waiver Program allows citizens from 42 partner countries the opportunity to travel to the United States for up to 90 days, either
Oil Prices Iran Attack 2026: Impact on African Importers
Oil prices skyrocketed again this week after Iran hit oil vessels close to the Strait of Hormuz and Washington officially cancelled its sanctions waiver on Iranian crude oil
Tech Ecosystems: Two Tech Cities and Why They Need Each Other
Lagos and Nairobi are Africa’s top tech cities, but they are not opponents; they actually work better as a team. Each location brings something different to the table.
Animation Studios Are Bringing African Folklore Back
Tales by moonlight are now tales told on our digital platforms. African folklore animation studios are reviving the traditional storytelling culture, but with a modern, digital, and commercial
Spotify: How Algorithms are Learning to Love Afrobeats
Spotify’s algorithms are now paying attention to the way people actually listen, particularly when it comes to Afrobeats and other local sounds. The whole idea is to make
How Sabi Marketplace Became a Leading B2B Platform in Africa
Sabi Marketplace is a well-known B2B platform in Africa that links suppliers and merchants, filling in trade and logistical gaps for the unorganized sector. Distributors can offer goods
Chowdeck: How a Food Delivery App Beat the Lagos Traffic
Chowdeck Lagos is gaining rapid attention in Nigeria’s competitive delivery market. While city traffic makes fast delivery notoriously difficult, the app offers a localized logistics solution that ensures