Nigerian food delivery startup Chowdeck has crossed a major operational threshold, surpassing one million orders in a single month—a landmark achievement that underscores its rapid growth, expanding user base, and successful regional expansion. Backed by Y Combinator and now...
It started with a yam peel.
Not just any yam peel—this one was placed with solemn precision at the foot of our compound gate, like an offering to the orishas. My aunt’s goat, Bisi—a stubborn, one-eared matriarch with a taste...
Weekend brunch is the ultimate friendship X-ray.
One mimosa in, and suddenly you see it: the subtle eye-roll when you share good news. The way they turn your breakup into a cocktail anecdote. The fact they’ve never asked how your...
In the golden age of hustle culture, doing nothing feels like treason. But what if your rebellion isn’t loud? What if it’s just… silence?
This past quiet chaos weekend, I finally ghosted my side hustle—not with a dramatic email or...
On a rain-slicked Sunday afternoon, I found myself standing in the fluorescent glare of a convenience store, holding a pack of neon-orange gummies shaped like dinosaurs. I hadn’t eaten them since I was nine—back when sugar highs were currency...
In 2025, African fintech is no longer a regional phenomenon—it’s a global force. From Lagos to Nairobi and Cape Town to Accra, homegrown startups are pioneering payment infrastructures that outpace legacy systems in the West, attracting billions in investment...
As geopolitical tensions and climate disruptions strain global logistics, nearshoring has become more than a buzzword—it’s a strategic imperative. And while Mexico dominates headlines, two unexpected leaders are emerging: Rwanda in Africa and Vietnam in Southeast Asia.
Nearshoring—the shift of...
Amid climate urgency, green hydrogen—produced using renewable energy—is emerging as the fuel of the future. And two nations thousands of miles apart, Namibia and Chile, are leading a quiet but high-stakes race to become the world’s green hydrogen exporters.
Green...
Global remote work has evolved beyond pandemic necessity into a structural shift—and countries like Ghana, Colombia, and Portugal are turning it into economic opportunity through digital nomad visas, tech hubs, and inclusive broadband policies.While remote work plateaued in the...
As the world grapples with plastic waste, Kenya’s innovative circular economy model—centered on a blockchain-tracked plastic credit system—is gaining global traction, with Unilever, Nestlé, and IKEA now sourcing verified credits from East African recyclers.Kenya banned plastic bags in 2017,...
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