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He left his dream job to build “boring” businesses in Uganda

Oct 9, 2026

He left his dream job to build “boring” businesses in Uganda

This guy sold his first startup for £2.75m and is now reinvesting his earnings in Uganda

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He learned how American fintechs get bought. Now he leads M&A at an African unicorn.

Sep 25, 2026

He learned how American fintechs get bought. Now he leads M&A at an African unicorn.

Peter Oriaifo took what he learned from US fintech deals into one of Africa's biggest fintechs.

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He left a six-figure salary in the UK to build in Ghana

Sep 11, 2026

He left a six-figure salary in the UK to build in Ghana

Kwamina Botchway was in the top 5% of UK earners. He expects to earn more in Ghana.

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From falling in love with America to making Angola home

Aug 28, 2026

From falling in love with America to making Angola home

It took Marcelo Freeman two attempts to move back home.

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(Not So) Far From Home

Aug 14, 2026

(Not So) Far From Home

How Alice Olafare left London to help build Kenya’s biggest insurtech

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From London boardrooms to funding communities in 10 African countries

Jul 31, 2026

From London boardrooms to funding communities in 10 African countries

Plus: Eight new open roles across Africa.

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