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.
South Africa’s debt has peaked: Moody’s confirms the turn
Moody's confirmed South Africa's general government debt peaked at 86.8% of GDP in 2025 and will decline to 84.9% by…
Somalia slides toward famine as aid collapses and Hormuz bites
Parts of southern Somalia face famine for the first time since 2022 as Hormuz disruption drives up to 60% price…
SA minister forces Starlink showdown
Communications Minister Malatsi declared his patience exhausted with ICASA after a four-month stall on his Equity Equivalent Investment Programme policy…
Africa’s food supply under threat: AU acts
The African Union convened a Joint Extraordinary STC on fertiliser market disruption and food system risk from the Hormuz conflict…
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US-Iran truce sends oil crashing
A US-Iran ceasefire agreement and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz have sent Brent…
MTN’s MoMo is going super app
MTN Group Fintech has partnered with Ant International, the global payments firm behind Alipay, to…
AfDB backs Arua airport in Uganda
The African Development Bank has approved $180 million to upgrade Uganda's Arua Airport into an…
South Africa braces for June 30
South Africa's police service has activated joint operations in all nine provinces at a projected…