The fastest growing banks in the world are in Africa, but the revenue of $100 billion tells only part of the story.

The fastest growing banks in the world are in Africa, but the revenue of $100 billion tells only part of the story.

But under the headline image there is a more complex reality: strong growth, high profits, however much of the speed is uneven, concentrated, and partly destroyed by currency fluctuations. A new report by McKinsey & Company shows that the banking sector in Africa generated about $99 billion in 2024 and is estimated to reach about … Read more

From the lab to the market – part one: getting the investment

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When you have to approach businesses for funding to continue scientific research, it can feel overwhelming. But business is nothing more than words and common sense, and as a scientist myself, I’ve learned to approach it in a systematic and analytical way. Most researchers who wish to sell their work fail not because of insufficient … Read more