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.
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…
Ghana evacuates citizens from South Africa
Ghana's President Mahama approved the immediate evacuation of distressed Ghanaian citizens from South Africa on May 14 following the latest…
Zambia cuts rates to two-year low
The Bank of Zambia cut its Monetary Policy Rate by 25 basis points to 13.25% at its May 2026 meeting,…
SA ends rail monopoly: 11 operators in
Transnet concluded Rail Access Agreements with 11 private Train Operating Companies on May 13, ending the state monopoly on South…
Newsletter
South Africa’s June 30 shutdown arrives
Anti-immigration protesters marched across South Africa's major cities on June 30, the deadline set by…
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…