Insights
In-depth analysis of Africa’s most complex stories. The Insights section goes beyond the headlines examining structural trends, policy implications, and long-term forces shaping the continent’s political economy. Essential reading for analysts, strategists, and senior decision-makers.
US-Iran truce sends oil crashing
A US-Iran ceasefire agreement and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz have sent Brent crude crashing from a peak…
South Africa braces for June 30
South Africa's police service has activated joint operations in all nine provinces at a projected cost of R600 million ahead…
Ghana’s 1,400bps rate cut leads Africa
Ghana's Bank of Ghana cut its benchmark rate by a cumulative 1,400 basis points from 28% in January 2025 to…
DStv sets World Cup streaming record
DStv Stream recorded over 900,000 concurrent viewers for South Africa's opening World Cup 2026 match against Mexico on June 12,…
