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Is social commerce the next big thing for retail in Africa?

Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 September 2025

Natalie Kolbe, general partner at Africa-focused venture capital firm Norrsken22, believes social commerce could transform how Africans shop. In this interview, she explains why.

Tanzania: From rejections to $40m – an entrepreneur’s rocky road to success

Published by Jaco Maritz on 14 May 2025

How Benjamin Fernandes, founder of Nala, survived early challenges to build a global money transfer player.

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Is social commerce the next big thing for retail in Africa?

Tanzania: From rejections to $40m – an entrepreneur’s rocky road to success

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Building a restaurant chain in Nigeria: The story of Toasties

Where this investor sees the best opportunities in Africa

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