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.
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…
South Africa kills tourist visa scheme for ETA
South Africa plans to phase out the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme and absorb it into a broader Electronic Travel Authorisation…
Ghana kills government cheques, goes fully digital
Ghana has banned government cheques, signing an SLA with 24 banks to make the GHIPSS electronic platform the only legal…
Newsletter
AFC closes record $2bn syndicated loan
Africa Finance Corporation raised a record $2 billion syndicated loan on June 4, upsized from…
Salt River Market transformed into 970 homes
Cape Town's Salt River Market site was formally handed to developer Communicare on June 8…
Rwanda locks in $250m IMF credit facility
The IMF Executive Board approved Rwanda's $250 million, 38-month Extended Credit Facility on June 9,…
Nigeria’s trade surplus triples to N7.55tn
Nigeria's Q1 2026 merchandise trade surplus surged 341% to N7.55 trillion ($4.1 billion) from N1.71…