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.
Nigeria clears $2.1bn in decade-old power debts
Tinubu has approved a N3.3 trillion plan to settle decade-old power sector debts, with 15 Gencos signing N2.3 trillion in…
Kenya chiefs arrested in Ksh4bn fuel fraud
Kenya's three top energy officials have resigned and been arrested after investigators found they falsified fuel stock data to trigger…
Ghana scraps visas for all 1.4bn Africans
Ghana will grant free e-visa access to all African passport holders from May 25, 2026, Africa Day, becoming the fifth…
Ramaphosa: high-profile arrests are coming
Ramaphosa told an ANC event that high-profile corruption arrests are imminent, that the NPA is actively working its caseload, and…
Newsletter
Richest people in Africa 2026
Africa's wealthiest individuals in 2026 span oil refining, mining, telecoms, retail and financial services. This…
Africa startup investor numbers hit five-year low
Only 162 unique investors participated in African startup deals in the first four months of…
Paymentology raises $175m for Africa fintech infrastructure
Paymentology, a global card issuer-processor serving banks and fintechs across African markets, raised $175 million…
Zambia cuts interest rate to two-year low of 13.25%
The Bank of Zambia cut its Monetary Policy Rate by 25 basis points to 13.25%…