Amara Okafor
Amara Okafor covers startups, investment and enterprise across Africa, reporting from Lagos and Johannesburg.
Stories by Amara Okafor
Nassef Sawiris: The Relentless Visionary Who Built an Egyptian Empire Without Borders
From a Cairo family dynasty to the upper reaches of global chemicals and sport, Nassef Sawiris has built an empire defined by its refusal to be contained by geography.
Aquatir SA and the Rise of Africa's Luxury Food Economy
Aquatir SA sits at the intersection of two of the continent's fastest-moving stories: the rise of premium food and the professionalisation of aquaculture.
MNT-Halan and North Africa's Quiet Fintech Consolidation
Egypt's MNT-Halan has become the standard-bearer for North African fintech, a region that recorded its strongest performance in five years with 26% of all continental deals.
AGL Takes Over Management of Huawei's Green Intelligent Warehouse in South Africa
AGL has begun full-service management of Huawei's 14,000 sqm green intelligent warehouse in Johannesburg, deepening a partnership that models the future of African logistics.