In a continent rapidly urbanizing and filled with housing deficits, building a house is both a dream and a burden for many. But in 2025, that dream is being crushed under the weight of rising material costs, especially cement and iron rods, the two most essential components of construction.

In a country where housing is one of the biggest monthly expenses, how much are Nigerians really paying for rent, and how does it differ between urban centers and rural towns? Zellow surveyed over 3,000 respondents nationwide to understand the true cost of rent in 2025.

In most African households, tomatoes are a cooking essential, but how much are people really paying for them? We surveyed traders and shoppers across five major African markets to uncover the price dynamics of one of the continent’s most consumed ingredients.

Malaria remains one of Africa’s deadliest yet most treatable diseases. But behind every malaria diagnosis lies a financial decision, where to go, what to pay, and what quality of care to expect.

In today’s Africa, mobile internet isn't a luxury, it's survival. From WhatsApp calls to online businesses, mobile data powers everything. But how much does it really cost to stay connected across the continent?