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 […]
At OfficePhase, we believe that Africa has unparalleled potential for scalable, high-impact businesses. With our presence in Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda, Ghana, Zambia, Uganda, and Senegal, we have had the privilege of supporting some of the continent’s most transformative startups. A recurring insight has consistently emerged from our experience: If your business can succeed in Nigeria, it can […]
A new private member’s bill introduced in the UK Parliament by MP Bambos Charalambous could dramatically shift the global landscape of sovereign debt and Africa stands to benefit significantly. The legislation, which proposes new rules for debt restructuring under English law (governing an estimated 90% of poor nations’ international bonds), could be a game-changer for […]
OfficePhase Presents understanding the Impact of the US-China Trade War on African Business, especially with regard to tariff reciprocity. The escalating trade conflict between the US and China is starting to have ripple effects across global markets, and Africa is no exception. As part of our interest at OfficePhase, we don’t just give you shared […]
Ah, the co-working space: a paradise for freelancers, start-ups, and that guy who insists on taking calls on speaker-phone. If you’ve ever had the pleasure of working in one of these hives of productivity (or chaos), you’ll recognize these nine archetypal characters. Stoic Stanley Stanley is the epitome of calm in the eye of […]
Buckle up, Kenya! The East African nation is about to take a giant leap forward in the tech world thanks to a groundbreaking new partnership. Microsoft, the global software giant, is joining forces with G42, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company from the United Arab Emirates, to invest a cool $1 billion in a brand […]
