The Age of smart retail in Africa is here
As AI systems become more localised, Africa’s retail sector is evolving from shelves and checkouts into smart, seamless personalised experiences, transforming how Africans shop...
African Leadership Magazine unveils 2025 African Business Leadership Awards nominees
African Leadership Magazine has revealed the list of nominees for the 17 categories of the 2025 African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA), a premier recognition...
Push to digitise how Africans pay and move cash sends fintechs into merger frenzy
Africa’s fintech sector is seeing a surge in deal-making as firms race to dominate the continent’s booming cash transfer...
How mobile money is rewiring the way Africa transacts, from the informal sector out
Africa is undergoing a quiet financial revolution – one not led by banks, but by mobile money wallets in...
Africa’s venture capital freeze thaws as mega deals revive funding
After a protracted chill in Africa’s venture capital (VC) activity, the continent’s startup scene shows strong signs of revival,...
How new funding approaches are driving equity for women entrepreneurs in Africa
Focused funding initiatives are cracking open a door for women in Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Experts argue they help bridge...
Online sales, ‘buy local’ movement shore up adoption of made-in-Africa fashion
African apparel and fashion brands are becoming increasingly competitive in the domestic market, tapping into the growing preference from...
Civil unrest and political violence major concern for businesses – Allianz Risk Barometer 2025
Businesses have ranked civil unrest and political violence as a top 10 global risk for the past three years,...