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Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) power Africa’s economy—accounting for about 95% of businesses and nearly 50% of GDP—yet many remain under-digitised. According to insights highlighted by Dumisani Moyo, the focus is shifting from simply adopting
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In Nigeria’s fast-growing digital economy, fintech is expanding rapidly—but gender inclusion remains a challenge. Women make up just 17% of the tech workforce, highlighting a major gap in one of Africa’s most important growth sectors.
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Africa’s plan to raise $155 billion from international capital markets is facing growing uncertainty as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East disrupt global financial conditions. According to S&P Global Ratings, the ongoing conflict has emerged
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Ride-hailing giant Uber has partnered with Ghanaian fintech Fido to provide instant loans of up to GH₵10,000 ($920) to drivers in Ghana, marking a major step in expanding financial access for gig economy workers. Fast,
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French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Nigerian billionaire Tony Elumelu to lead the newly launched Africa France Impact Coalition, a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening business and investment ties between France and Africa. The coalition
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Cassava, one of Nigeria’s most consumed crops, is no longer just a staple food—it’s fast becoming a multi-billion-dollar industrial resource. Beyond garri and fufu, cassava is used to produce: Industrial starch (used by companies like
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The federal government of Nigeria has launched the iDICE Startup Bridge, a new initiative designed to support early-stage entrepreneurs with grants and equity funding. The programme will provide idea-stage founders grants of up to ₦10
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MTN Nigeria has overtaken MTN South Africa to become the largest profit contributor to MTN Group, marking a significant shift in the telecom giant’s earnings structure. According to MTN Group’s 2025 financial results, the Nigerian
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Africa’s agriculture sector has become a major focus for startups developing solutions to improve food production, supply chains, and farmer financing. Between 2016 and 2025, several African agritech companies attracted over $50 million in funding,
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A growing debate is emerging across Africa about whether traditional education systems are preparing young people for the modern economy—or simply producing graduates who depend on existing jobs. The conversation gained momentum after a widely
