Spiro raises $215M to scale the largest battery-swapping network in Africa
Spiro, one of Africa’s fastest-growing electric mobility players, has secured a major $215 million equity investment to accelerate the rollout of its battery-swapping network and grow its electric vehicle fleet across the continent. The new round is supported by Impact Fund Denmark, Denmark’s state development finance institution, alongside Equitane, the
The 20 most profitable businesses in the future, based on research
The future will not reward every business equally. Some industries will explode because people want convenience. Others will grow because governments, companies, and families have no choice but to spend money on them. The smartest opportunities will sit where technology, health, energy, security, food, and aging populations collide. Here are
Today Africa Weekly| May 25th – 31st, 2026
The week of May 25th – 31st, 2026, was not just about big announcements. It was about control. Who controls payments, data, digital infrastructure, and the future of African jobs? Across Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, and pan-African corridors, the strongest stories all pointed in one direction: African tech is
12 problems facing small businesses in Africa & why they matter
The problems facing small businesses in Africa are serious, but they’re not a death sentence for entrepreneurs. Across the continent, small firms carry local economies on their backs. They feed families, hire young people, support farmers, move goods, and give communities a reason to believe tomorrow can be better than
Kwame Nkrumah biography – A teacher who became Ghana’s first leader
Kwame Nkrumah’s biography is more than the story of one man. It’s the story of a teacher who became a freedom fighter, a politician who became Ghana’s first leader, and a Pan-African thinker who believed Africa could stand tall on its own feet. He helped lead the Gold Coast to
DDoS attack exposes South Africa’s cybersecurity oversight lapses
A nationwide wave of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks disrupted normal service in South Africa, affecting major hosting providers and internet businesses. Major stakeholders in South Africa’s internet community are criticizing the government for its silence on the matter and for poor cybersecurity oversight. Major hosting providers such as 1-grid, Xneelo,
How to run an influencer marketing campaign: 12 essential strategies
Influencer marketing has transformed the way brands connect with audiences. Gone are the days when celebrity endorsements dominated; today, micro-influencers and niche creators often yield higher engagement and trust. Businesses are realizing that a carefully structured influencer campaign can amplify brand visibility, drive conversions, and create authentic connections with customers.
Influencer marketing vs paid social ads: Comparison
Influencer marketing and paid social ads are often treated like rivals, but they’re really two different engines. One borrows trust from real people. The other buys targeted reach from platforms. One feels like a recommendation. The other feels like a campaign. The smartest brands don’t ask which one is “better”
10 strategic ideas to grow business with precision
Growth is not a result of chance; it is the outcome of deliberate strategies. Successful businesses grow because they make strategic decisions, sharpen their market positioning, and move decisively when opportunities arise. Growth doesn’t come from scattered actions; it comes from a focused effort that aligns sales, marketing, operations, customer
What they hide from you about the Airbnb startup cost
Starting an Airbnb is exciting, but it comes with a price tag that often catches new hosts off guard. From the initial property setup to the hidden costs of maintaining a guest-ready home, your startup expenses can quickly add up. Whether you’re turning a spare room into a rental or
