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.
Italy courts Africa’s $25bn space economy
Africa's space economy has surpassed $24.95 billion, two years ahead of projections, as Italy's 9th Italy-Africa Business Week placed the…
Museveni takes EAC chair, warns on unity
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has assumed the chairmanship of the East African Community, succeeding Kenya's William Ruto at the 25th…
Burkina Faso unveils $64bn development plan
Burkina Faso has adopted the National Development Plan 2026-2030, a $64 billion five-year roadmap structured around security, governance, human capital,…
SA’s R155bn property play eyes sovereign fund
South Africa is creating a new state-owned company to consolidate and professionally manage its R155 billion property portfolio of 88,000…
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Airtel Zambia joins the $1bn club
Airtel Networks Zambia Plc crossed US$1 billion in market capitalisation on the Lusaka Securities Exchange…
Spiro bets on batteries, not motorcycles
Spiro co-founder Gagan Gupta told TechCabal that batteries and energy infrastructure, not motorcycles, drive the…
Tanzania self-funds its $24bn budget
Tanzania's Finance Minister Khamis Mussa presented the Tsh62.33 trillion ($24 billion) 2026/27 budget on June…
Cardoso wins Central Bank of the Year
Nigeria's Central Bank was named Central Bank of the Year 2026 at the Central Banking…