How (& Why) We Are Building Today Africa
Today Africa was born out of a failed business endeavor, one rooted in the struggle to access success stories of fellow Africans in the same industry. This made us realize that the absence of narratives of Africans disrupting the ecosystem is one missing link to sustainable growth in businesses in Africa. Motivated by this need, […]
200 Pre-seed Funding Companies That Can Fund Your Startup
In this blog post, you’re going to learn the role pre-seed funding companies play in nurturing your early-stage startup. Let’s jump into it. What is Pre-seed Funding Launching your startup requires more than just an idea; it needs the necessary capital to kickstart your venture. However, securing funding at the earliest stages can be challenging. […]
African Unicorn: How Many in Africa Today?
The term “unicorn” was first coined in a 2013 Techcrunch article by Aileen Lee, founder and managing partner of Palo Alto’s Cowboy Ventures. To identify American software companies valued at $1 billion or more by private investors or public markets and less than 10 years old. Nowadays, the global VC & tech community widely accepts […]
20 Most Funded Startups in Africa Still Active This Year
Most funded startups in Africa are no longer just local success stories—they’re global contenders attracting billions in venture capital and reshaping industries. These companies are solving deeply rooted challenges with bold, scalable solutions, and in doing so, they’re pulling in the kind of funding that was once reserved for Silicon Valley unicorns. But funding is […]
100+ Entrepreneurs in Africa to Watch in 2026
Across Africa, entrepreneurs are building companies shaped by local market realities and long-term economic ambition. These founders are addressing structural gaps across sectors while creating jobs, expanding access to essential services, strengthening domestic value chains, and contributing to measurable economic activity across the continent. This article highlights 100 entrepreneurs in Africa to watch in 2026, […]
How Johnny Muteba is building a Pan-African economic movement from Johannesburg
In an era where Africa is often discussed more than it is understood, Johnny Muteba
100+ Entrepreneurs in Africa to Watch in 2026
Across Africa, entrepreneurs are building companies shaped by local market realities and long-term economic ambition.
Inside mPharma’s Journey: Fixing Pharmacy Supply Chains at Scale
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9 most profitable crops in Africa that farmers are ignoring, and it’s costing them big
Every morning, millions of people across Europe, America, and Asia consume products that originate from African soil, the coffee in
You’ll Stay Poor If You Keep Choosing Low-cost Business Ideas, Try These 15 Instead
Starting a business can feel exciting until the numbers begin to stare back at you. Many people want freedom, extra
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Before algorithms knew your taste, before GPS told you where to turn, and before every
8 things on Google that could ruin your peace of mind
You probably use Google dozens of times a day without thinking twice, asking it everything
Assassination of Patrice Lumumba and the Collapse of Congo’s First Government
Few figures in African political history embody the promise and tragedy of post-colonial independence as
Julius Nyerere Biography: Leadership, Ujamaa, and the Making of Modern Tanzania
In 1985, at a time when many African leaders were consolidating power indefinitely, Julius Nyerere
