Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to grow faster than Asia for the first time in modern history, positioning the region as the world’s fastest-growing major economic bloc. The International Monetary Fund projects African economies will expand by about 4.4% in 2026, up from 4.1% in 2025, while Asia’s growth slows to roughly 4.1% as China’s structural deceleration weighs on the region.

Africa’s currencies were among the world’s strongest performers in 2025, gaining sharply against the U.S. dollar as macroeconomic conditions stabilised and commodity markets surged.

Huuza Games is a Rwandan gaming and cultural tech company co-founded by Marie Grace Iradukunda (CEO), Alfred Wanjau (CTO/CFO), and Kamugisha Yuhi Joshua, on a mission to connect people with places, heritage, and one another through interactive, culturally grounded games. It brings together expertise in storytelling, technology, and community engagement.

Zulzi, a South African on-demand delivery and e-commerce platform founded in 2013 by software engineer and entrepreneur Donald Valoyi, has redefined convenience in urban retail, enabling customers to get groceries, fresh produce, pharmaceuticals, and everyday essentials delivered in minutes.

Africa is undergoing one of the fastest financial inclusion shifts in the world, driven not by traditional physical banks, but by digital rails such as mobile money, fintech wallets, and low-cost digital payments.

Intra-African trade is gaining momentum as a key pillar of Africa’s economic transformation, despite the continent remaining far less integrated than other regions. In 2024, trade between African countries reached approximately $220 billion, up more than 12% year-on-year.

FoondaMate is transforming the way students in data-constrained environments access learning materials by turning WhatsApp into a powerful study tool. Founded in 2020 by South African entrepreneurs Dacod Magagula and Tao Boyle, the platform offers an AI-powered “study buddy” chatbot that helps learners download past exam papers, get explanations, and receive homework support directly through chat.

In the heart of Lagos’s bustling car trade, Carbin Africa is redefining how dealerships buy and sell vehicles through data-driven technology. Co-founded by Femi Oriowo (CEO) and Fawaz Abdul (CBO) in 2023, the company is tackling the inefficiencies and lack of transparency that have long plagued the used-car ecosystem.

Stablecoins are digital currencies pegged to stable assets such as the U.S. dollar, a local currency, or commodities, designed to minimize volatility and preserve value. Across sub-Saharan Africa, their use is expanding rapidly, with on-chain transaction volumes up roughly 52% year-on-year.

Founded in 2020 by Congolese entrepreneur Félix Maroy, FYATU is on a mission to break down Africa’s toughest payment barriers. The fintech platform gives anyone—even those without a bank account—the ability to issue and use virtual debit cards for global online transactions.

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