Jan 20, 2026
How Ashifi Gogo Built Sproxil Into a Global Anti-Counterfeit Platform
Ashifi Gogo founded Sproxil to help consumers detect counterfeit products using simple mobile tools. By applying verification codes and SMS authentication, Sproxil built a large-scale system that protects buyers in markets most affected by product fraud....
Jan 20, 2026
Top 10 African Countries With the Highest Groceries Index in Early 2026
The 2026 African Groceries Index ranks the continent’s most expensive countries for everyday food purchases, revealing cost pressures and the forces shaping prices....
Jan 19, 2026
Top 10 African Countries by Local Purchasing Power at the start of 2026
In 2026, Africa’s local purchasing power varied widely, reflecting income levels, economic reforms, and cost structures across the continent’s top economies....
Jan 08, 2026
How Ashish J. Thakkar Built Mara Group Into a Pan‑African Powerhouse
Ashish J. Thakkar built the Mara Group from a $5,000 startup into a pan‑African multi‑sector business present in more than 20 countries, empowering youth entrepreneurship....
Jan 07, 2026
Top 5 African Countries With the Best Quality of Life Index at the Start of 2026
At the beginning of 2026, Africa’s best quality-of-life scores highlight what residents experience daily which include access to healthcare, education quality, public safety, and well-planned cities moving beyond economic size....
Jan 06, 2026
How Sim Shagaya Built Konga Into One of Africa’s Leading E‑Commerce Platforms
Sim Shagaya founded Konga to prove that large-scale digital commerce could work in Africa, building logistics, payments, and trust across fragmented markets....
