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.

CAR Becomes First Nation to Fully Digitize a Ministry

The Central African Republic launched the Dûnîa platform on February 23, fully digitizing its Ministry of Economy — the first…

Ghana Tables New Data Protection Bill Covering AI

Ghana is developing a new Data Protection Bill to regulate AI systems, automated decision-making and cross-border data transfers, replacing the…

Kenya Projects 5.3% Growth in 2026 Budget Plan

Treasury CS John Mbadi has tabled Kenya's 2026 Budget Policy Statement projecting 5.3% GDP growth, with inflation easing to 4.3%…

Morocco, Ethiopia and Nigeria Lead China’s Africa Factory Push

Morocco, Ethiopia and Nigeria lead a new ranking of Chinese manufacturing presence in Africa, with the ten-country footprint spanning automotive,…

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…