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.

Mahama Dares Africa to Fear Nothing from Its Own Court

Ghana's President John Mahama delivered a direct challenge to fellow African heads of state at the opening of the African…

Zimbabwe Caps Municipal Business Fees to Cut Costs

Zimbabwe has gazetted Model Fees By-Laws capping most business licences at US$500 per year and cutting hotel compliance fees by…

South Africa’s Data Hosting Shift Turns Compliance Into Strategy

South Africa's tightening data governance framework, led by POPIA and the National Cloud and Data Policy, is pushing businesses from…

Kenya Secures Fuel Supply as Hormuz Crisis Deepens

Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi says Kenya has petroleum stocks and contracted imports secured through April 2026, but warns pump prices…

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…