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.

NUM strikes at Implats in union recognition battle

About 1,800 NUM members are on indefinite strike at Impala Platinum's No.1 Shaft in Rustenburg after the union exceeded the…

SA slashes diesel levy to zero in R17.2bn relief

South Africa's National Treasury has extended its R3/litre petrol levy cut to June 2 and slashed the diesel general fuel…

SA inflation edges to 3.1% before oil shock registers

South Africa's CPI rose to 3.1% in March 2026, matching economist forecasts, as the Hormuz conflict's full impact on fuel…

DRC raises $1.25bn in debut eurobond

The DRC raised $1.25 billion in its debut international sovereign bond on April 9, the first Sub-Saharan African debut eurobond…