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.

Tems Takes Leading Vibe Initiative to South Africa

Grammy winning Nigerian artist Tems is bringing her Leading Vibe Initiative to South Africa on March 21, marking the programme's…

Qatar Bets $103 Billion on Six African Nations

Qatar's Al Mansour Holdings has announced a $103 billion investment across six African nations as part of a broader Gulf…

Ghana Gets Its First Female Fire Chief

Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sarpong has been appointed Chief Fire Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service, becoming the first woman…

South Africa allocates R848 billion to security forces in crackdown on crime and illegal mining

South Africa's 2026 budget allocates R848.2 billion over the medium term to peace and security, including R1 billion each to…

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…