Business

Stock Market Preview—January 14 , 2026 Here’s a preview of the stock market for today, January 14, 2026 (as markets open in various regions, with US trading starting soon). US Markets (Key Focus) US stock futures are pointing to a slightly lower open after Tuesday’s pullback, where the major indexes closed mixed to lower amid […]

Lessons from African Entrepreneurs: Resilience, Innovation, and Scaling in Tough Markets Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem in 2026 is a testament to resilience, innovation, and scaling in some of the world’s toughest markets. Founders navigate volatile economies, funding droughts, infrastructure gaps, regulatory hurdles, and sociocultural barriers, yet many build sustainable ventures that create jobs, drive inclusion, and

Profitable Small Business Ideas for 2026: Low-Capital Startups Across Africa In 2026, Africa’s entrepreneurial scene remains vibrant for low-capital startups, fueled by rapid digital adoption, a young population, urbanization, and demand for affordable, practical solutions. With smartphone penetration high and mobile money widespread, many ventures start with under $1,000–$5,000 (or local equivalents like ₦100,000–500,000 or

Women & Youth Entrepreneurs: Breaking Barriers in Africa’s 2026 Landscape In 2026, Africa’s entrepreneurial landscape continues to evolve as a dynamic force for economic growth, job creation, and inclusive development. Women and youth entrepreneurs stand at the forefront, driving innovation amid a youthful demographic bulge (with Africa’s population projected to see significant youth growth by

E-commerce & Online Retail: Explosive Growth in Grocery, Fashion, and Informal Trade E-commerce and online retail continue to experience explosive growth in 2025–2026, driven by technological advancements like AI agents, mobile commerce, improved logistics, and shifting consumer behaviors toward convenience and personalization. Global e-commerce is projected to reach around $6.88 trillion by the end of

Competitive Analysis: How to Find Out Who’s Buying From Your Competitors Finding out who’s buying from your competitors is a key part of competitive intelligence and market analysis. Competitive analysis helps reveal customer segments, pain points, acquisition channels, and opportunities to win business (e.g., by targeting dissatisfied buyers or underserved niches). Note that this must

Africa’s Fintech & Digital Payments: Beyond Mobile Money in 2026 Africa’s fintech and digital payments landscape has evolved dramatically beyond its mobile money roots. While pioneers like M-Pesa continue to drive inclusion—with transaction values exceeding hundreds of billions annually—the sector is maturing into a sophisticated ecosystem focused on interoperability, embedded finance, cross-border integration, and real-time

Agribusiness & Food Security: Profitable Opportunities in Africa’s $1 Trillion Sector by 2030 Africa’s agribusiness and food systems stand on the cusp of explosive growth, with projections from the African Development Bank (AfDB) and World Bank indicating the sector could reach $1 trillion by 2030—tripling from current levels through value addition, technology adoption, and regional

Renewable Energy & Green Business: Africa’s 2026 Power Surge Africa is experiencing a dramatic power surge in renewable energy and green business, positioning the continent as a key player in the global clean energy transition. With abundant solar irradiation, vast wind resources, and growing policy momentum, 2026 marks a breakthrough year for scaling renewables—driven by

Funding the Future: How Venture Capital is Evolving for African Entrepreneurs in 2026 Africa’s startup ecosystem has solidified its rebound from the 2023-2024 funding winter. In 2025, African startups raised approximately $3.1–$3.2 billion—a 40-41% increase from 2024’s $2.2 billion—marking the strongest performance since the post-pandemic highs and surpassing 2023 levels. This recovery signals renewed investor