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.
MTN donates devices to school with perfect matric pass rate
IN SHORT: MTN South Africa has donated digital devices to Qibing Secondary School in the Free State, which recorded a…
Rwanda’s AGUKA creates 128,000 jobs, eyes next phase
IN SHORT: Rwanda's AGUKA youth enterprise programme has generated 128,000 jobs and $9.3 million in income since 2022, exceeding its…
Nigeria’s copyright chief tells MultiChoice: fix the gaps
IN SHORT: Nigeria's Copyright Commission DG Dr John Asein met MultiChoice Nigeria CEO Kemi Omotosho and laid out three areas…
South Africa ranked among world’s most polite nations
A global Remitly survey has placed South Africa in the top 10 most polite nations in the world, with 1.82%…
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Lagos rail reaches for its airport
Nigeria's Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo announced plans at the Invest Lagos 3.0 forum on June…
TikTok’s AI purges 4m Nigerian videos
TikTok removed more than 4 million videos in Nigeria in Q4 2025, with 99.9% proactively…
Kenya Airways pursues $2bn turnaround investor
Kenya's government is seeking a strategic investor willing to commit $1.2-2 billion to Kenya Airways…
Eskom creates Green arm for renewable future
Eskom launched Eskom Green on June 10, a new separate renewable energy platform targeting mining…