Is there a future for the ‘Amazon of Africa’?
Six years after a high-profile listing, Jumia is still trying to prove that it can be a profitable business rather than a relic of the cheap money era
Six years after a high-profile listing, Jumia is still trying to prove that it can be a profitable business rather than a relic of the cheap money era

A dazzling reassessment of the continent’s historic handicaps, and its potential for economic development

The continent is better positioned to weather crises, yet perceptions remain stuck in the past

As we leap into a new technological age, the old rules of capitalism still apply

Complaints from retailers come as ecommerce giant sues start-up for sending AI ‘agents’ to shop without its consent

For Africa, opportunities may lie in sequencing

Recent string of listings offers hope after prolonged slowdown