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.

4 African Nations Lead Global Mining Investment Race

South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Morocco have topped The Africa Report's ranking of the continent's 25 most attractive mining destinations…

Sudan Eyes 2,000 Tonnes to Reshape Gold Trade

Sudan is targeting 2,000 tonnes of verified gold reserves while pivoting exports from Dubai to Saudi Arabia, challenging decades of…

South Africa’s Debt Crisis Has Peaked

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana told Parliament that South Africa has turned a corner on debt, with the ratio expected to…

Zimbabwe Opens Tobacco Floors on 4 March

Zimbabwe's tobacco auction floors open on 4 March 2026, with 115,121 farmers registered and a projected crop of 400 million…

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…