How Mauritius Became Africa's Digital Leader: Lessons from a $434M Tech Revolution
A volcanic island with 1.3 million people outranks every country on the continent. The story offers lessons for nations 50 times its size.
Operating Environment
On-the-ground intelligence on Africa's infrastructure, workforce, regulatory frameworks, and business climate for companies building and expanding across African markets.
How Ayisi Makatiani Built Africa Online Into One of Africa’s Earliest Internet Service Platforms
Ayisi Makatiani co-founded Africa Online in 1994, driving Internet access and connectivity services across multiple African countries and shaping early digital infrastructure on the continent.
Top 10 African Countries by Digital Quality of Life
Africa’s Digital Quality of Life rankings reveal how infrastructure, access, affordability, and policy shape digital living standards across the continent.
Top 10 African Countries Where Elon Musk’s Starlink Is Operational
Africa’s Starlink landscape reflects how regulatory approvals, infrastructure gaps, and early adoption patterns shaped the continent’s satellite internet connectivity.
Education, Skills, and the Workforce Africa Needs by 2030
Explore the education reforms and skill development strategies Africa needs to empower its workforce by 2030. Discover how partnerships and innovation can unlock opportunities for millions of learners.
How Aliko Dangote Built Dangote Group into Africa’s Largest Industrial Conglomerate
Aliko Dangote founded the Dangote Group in 1981, transforming it from a small commodity trading firm into West Africa’s largest industrial conglomerate with leadership in cement, oil refining, sugar, and other essential sectors.
How Njeri Rionge Became East Africa’s First Tech Millionaire and Digital Pioneer
Njeri Rionge is a Kenyan entrepreneur and co-founder of Wananchi Group, the creator of Zuku. Her early work helped expand affordable internet access in East Africa and positioned her among the continent’s first recognised tech founders.
How Chimezie Emewulu Built Seamfix Into a Global Identity Tech Leader
Chimezie Emewulu co‑founded Seamfix to solve Africa’s digital identity challenges, growing the company from a small Nigerian startup into a trusted identity technology provider operating across Africa, the UK, and the UAE.
How Mohamed Said Duale Built Dahabshiil Into a Global Remittance Network
Mohamed Said Duale founded Dahabshiil in 1970, building a global diaspora-focused remittance network that connects communities to their home economies.
How Katlego Maphai Transformed Small-Business Payments in South Africa
Katlego Maphai co-founded Yoco to address the structural barriers that prevented small and medium-sized businesses in South Africa from accessing card payments and digital financial services.
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.
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.
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.
Understanding AI Trading Signals: A Beginner’s Guide
if you use an AI trading bot, it can easily discern trading signals among the flood of disparate information.
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Discover proven study techniques for better exam results. Learn how to prepare for exams effectively using science backed methods that actually work.
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.