Thursday, November 5, 2026
Issue No. 214 — The Energy Issue
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Issue No. 214 — The Energy Issue
Entrepreneurship
Startup journeys, founder interviews, business ideas, lessons from failure, entrepreneurial mindsets and stories of people building businesses.
Founders
Oct 30, 2026
No sales team, no outside capital, one price. Ledgerline’s founders explain why they think the era of bloated business software is ending — and why their customers agree.
By
Adaeze Okonkwo
· 12 min read
Founders
Oct 30
Our Next 50 list of founders under 30, and what the continent’s youngest builders have in common.
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Funding
Oct 29
The cross-border payroll startup doubles its valuation in 18 months as companies hire across borders.
Founders
Oct 28
An early exit made her rich and famous in Accra. Building again has been humbling.
Energy
Oct 27
Basalt’s low-carbon cement is already in the supply chains of three of West Africa’s biggest builders.
Founders
Oct 26
Three companies, three founders, one uncomfortable pattern.
AI
Oct 24
After the hype cycle, the AI companies quietly making money are automating invoices, claims and compliance.
SMEs
Oct 23
Revenue-first founders say customers are a cheaper — and more patient — source of capital than investors.
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