If you’re looking to build or scale a fintech business in Nigeria—whether you’re a local innovator or a foreign player—there’s one truth you can’t ignore: Without the right licence from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), you’re not in business. You’re playing catch-up. At OfficePhase, we work with dozens of founders navigating the fast-evolving compliance […]
Kenya’s digital momentum is facing a regulatory curveball. A new bill before Parliament could make it illegal for businesses operating in physical locations to reject cash for transactions under Ksh100,000 (~$775). Tabled by Suba South MP Caroli Omondi, the Central Bank of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2025 is being positioned as a safeguard for financially excluded […]
Doing business or starting a business in Kenya is a rewarding venture, aside being a country with one of the highest purchasing power in East Africa, Kenya ranks high as one of the best in the region in terms of digital penetration and east of doing business. Depending on the type of business you intend […]
In a bold and strategic step, Tanzanian fintech NALA Money is setting up Rwanda as its remittance settlement hub for East Africa—and the implications are exciting, not just for the fintech space, but for the entire ecosystem of startups, innovators, and tech-driven businesses across the region. This move, enabled by NALA’s recent acquisition of a […]
In a move that could reshape internet accessibility and business potential across the continent, Airtel Africa has partnered with SpaceX to roll out Starlink’s high-speed satellite internet in remote and underserved regions. While the deal is monumental for the telecom sector at large, it’s particularly transformative for startups, tech hubs, and co-working spaces—and OfficePhase is […]
The World Bank has released a new Africa’s Pulse report—and while the headline shows economic growth is on the horizon for Sub-Saharan Africa, the fine print carries important implications for business leaders, investors, and policy-makers across the region. Economic activity is expected to rise from 3.3% in 2024 to 3.5% in 2025, and could accelerate […]
In a bold move that’s sending ripples across Africa’s natural resource economy, Burkina Faso’s military-led government has announced plans to nationalize more foreign-owned industrial mines. The decision, centered on maximizing local returns from the country’s gold reserves, signals a broader shift in the continent’s approach to resource control — and presents intriguing implications for Africa’s […]
At OfficePhase, we believe that Africa’s future belongs to its bold thinkers, builders, and innovators. Across the continent, visionary initiatives are reshaping industries — and Rwanda’s ambitious healthcare digitization project, e-Ubuzima, stands out as a prime example of what is possible when leadership, technology, and collaboration align toward a common goal. This transformation also highlights […]
At OfficePhase, we’re always attuned to shifts in the global business climate—especially when those shifts ripple into Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystems. Today’s developments in global markets, particularly the bounce in stocks and the dollar after U.S. President Trump walked back remarks on firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, reaffirm a few core beliefs we hold dear […]
OFFICEPHASE INSIGHTS | SPECIAL FEATURE From the Legacy of the Nana Benz to the Future of Tech: Women Rising in Africa’s Economy Few images in African entrepreneurial history are as iconic as the Nana Benz of Togo—trailblazing women draped in vibrant prints, cruising through Lomé in Mercedes Benz cars. Between the 1940s and 1980s, these […]
