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.

Ghana Bans Alcoholic Energy Drinks by March

Ghana's FDA has ordered all pre-mixed alcoholic energy drinks off the market by end of March 2026, citing evidence that…

Ethiopia Claims 10.2% Growth Before June Vote

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed told parliament Ethiopia is on course for 10.2% economic growth this fiscal year and that inflation…

40 Years of Museveni: What Uganda Got and Lost

Yoweri Museveni has just won a seventh presidential term, extending 40 years in power. Uganda's poverty rate fell from 56…

West Africa Demands Big Tech Pay for News

Two senior media figures are urging West African governments and ECOWAS to collectively demand fair compensation from Google and Meta,…

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…