All News and Feature Stories

Dec 16, 2020

Tech is an Equalizer

Dec 11, 2020

The Maker

Shola Akinlade, cofounder and CEO of Paystack, discusses how focusing on local nuances helped him build a successful business in Africa.

Dec 9, 2020

Getting to the Root of Africa’s Food Challenges

Boosting local production is key to addressing food security in the region.

Dec 7, 2020

Morocco’s Trams Fast-Track Progress

In Casablanca, a pioneering tramway project is helping the city grow sustainably.

Dec 2, 2020

The Rebel

Belal El-Megharbel, CEO and cofounder of MaxAB, describes how he grew his business from a small warehouse outside Cairo to a platform that features 22,000 retailers selling everything from dairy products to laundry detergent.

Dec 2, 2020

The Accidental Entrepreneur

Aisha Pandor, CEO and cofounder of SweepSouth, discusses the ups, downs and sacrifices she and her family made on the path to starting an on-demand booking platform that connects clients and domestic workers.

Nov 19, 2020

A Tailored Solution to Support Small Business in Mongolia

Microfinance solutions are helping Mongolian small businesses stay on their feet.

Nov 19, 2020

The Dreamer

Gebeya’s CEO and Cofounder Amadou Daffe shares the passion that has compelled him to start a company that trains tech professionals and matches them with employers in Africa and around the world.

Nov 19, 2020

The Problem-solver

Obi Ozor, CEO and cofounder of Kobo360, reveals how his vision is transforming the way African goods move across the continent.

Nov 11, 2020

Ripe for Growth

Transforming a Costa Rican farming community into a global exporter.