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.
Africa Needs More Foreign Investment But the Wrong Kind Won’t Help
ISS modelling finds that raising Africa's FDI from 3% to 5.3% of GDP by 2043 would add $243.5 billion to…
Africa’s Biometric ID Rollout Is Locking Out Millions
A new study across ten African countries finds biometric digital ID systems costing over $1 billion are excluding millions from…
Spotify’s Africa Data Reveals a Stubborn Gender Gap
Spotify Africa's five-year report shows no female artist in the top five most-streamed lists for Nigeria or Ghana, exposing a…
South Africa Fuel Prices Rise 65 Cents in March
South Africa's petrol price rises 20 cents per litre and diesel 60 to 65 cents from 4 March, reversing two…
