Mauritius Remote Team Setup: Easy Workflows for Small Businesses It’s funny how, until last year, Mauritius to me was mostly about pristine beaches and kite surfing stories from old clients in tourism. But when a longtime partner said, “We’re setting up a digital agency hub in Port Louis—help us make […]
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Burundi Sports History Made Easy: Preserve & Share Local Stories Online
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Best Mobile Money Platforms for Ugandan Small Businesses: Complete 2025 Guide If you run—well, honestly, if you aspire to run—a small business in Uganda in 2025, you’ve seen firsthand how fast mobile money has reshaped everyday operations, often in ways that outsiders don’t fully appreciate. Back in the late 2010s, […]
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Congo’s Rich Resources: Wealth, Challenges, and Global Impact Anyone who’s followed news of Africa—even casually—has likely heard whispers about Congo’s seemingly limitless natural bounty. The numbers border on the surreal: more than $24 trillion in untapped mineral reserves, lush rainforests that fuel entire regional climates, and resource deposits that power […]
Read MoreInvesting in Rwanda: 2025 Guide to Opportunities, Risks, and Returns
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Read MoreThe Congo’s Hidden Wealth: Untold Stories of Its Vast Natural Resources
The Congo’s Hidden Wealth: Untold Stories of Its Vast Natural Resources Let me start with a personal confession: I’ve been writing about global resources, supply chains, and environmental issues for over 15 years, and yet, every time I dig deeper into the Democratic Republic of the Congo (the DRC), I’m […]
Read MoreRwanda’s Economic Boom: Growth Drivers, Lessons, and Future Challenges
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Read MoreSuez Canal Explained: History, Impact, Crises & Future in Global Trade
Suez Canal Explained: History, Impact, Crises & Future in Global Trade Some places in the world carry the weight of centuries, economies, and empires in less than 200 kilometers. The Suez Canal is one of those places. I used to think of canals in the simplest of terms—a handy shortcut, […]
Read MoreAlegria’s Growing Economy: Investment, Tourism & Culture Trends 2025
Alegria’s Growing Economy: Investment, Tourism & Culture Trends 2025 Here’s a question I’m asked more and more these days—by clients, colleagues, and even family over coffee: “What’s happening in Alegria, and why does everyone seem to be talking about its rapid economic growth?” Having made three extended trips to Alegria […]
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Africa’s E-commerce Revolution: 7 Booming Platforms Transforming Trade Quick Navigation Market Overview and Growth Drivers Leading E-commerce Platforms Success Factors and Innovations Investment and Business Opportunities Future Outlook and Challenges Three years ago, while consulting for a fintech startup in Lagos, I witnessed something that completely shifted my perspective on […]
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