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Textile waste and housing insulation: why Africa is revisiting fibre as a building material
As African cities face the dual urgency of improving waste management and delivering more comfortable housing, turning textile waste into durable insulation is emerging as a
Wage portage enters African entrepreneurs’ toolbox
Recognised in France since the 2017 national cross-industry agreement, wage portage is now inspiring actors focused on Africa, offering the continent’s consultants French employment contracts or
Nigeria leads the stablecoin wave as Africa quietly shifts away from bank transfers
On 16 June 2026, the IMF warned that Nigeria now accounts for the bulk of Africa’s stablecoin flows and about 60% of Sub‑Saharan inflows since 2019.
EdTech: The Top Investors in Africa
The educational technology sector in Africa is booming, driven by a growing youth population and rising education spending. By 2030, education spending is expected to triple
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ZES/Free Zones: Boosting the economy differently
Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are well-established mechanisms for increasing exports, simplifying imports, and fostering economic advancement in host countries. SEZs are defined as « geographic areas
E-commerce in Africa : Challenges and Solutions
E-commerce in Africa faces several challenges, but innovative solutions are emerging to overcome them. To succeed in this dynamic sector, it is essential to adopt solutions
African Energy 2024: Investment Divestment
The majority of investments in 2024 were made by established producers such as Angola and Nigeria. Senegal is an example of how favorable policies for operators,
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