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Africa’s Energy Trilemma: Towards a Diversified Power Portfolio

Nations across the world are racing to redefine their power sources, not merely to combat climate change but to secure long-term economic resilience and national security. In 2024, global investments.

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Zimbabwe Turns to Gold Coins Again Amid Economic Instability

Zimbabwe’s central bank has made a significant move in its quest to stabilise the local economy by resuming the issuance of gold coins, a strategy previously suspended for 10 months..

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Who Really Owns Your Data?: The Fight for Digital Sovereignty

Data is likened to the new oil, the question of who controls this invaluable resource has become a focal point of global discourse. Nations across the world are grappling with.

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Africa’s Cultural Capital is Turning Heritage into Economic Power

Cultural and creative industries (CCIs) have become strong contributors to the global economy. According to a UNESCO report, CCIs are among the fastest-growing sectors worldwide. With an estimated annual global.

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Why Intra-African Trade Is Africa’s Best Bet for Economic Takeoff

At no point in modern history has Africa stood closer to a turning point—one that could define its economic destiny for generations. With a population of 1.3 billion and a.

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Sustaining Africa’s Rise as Global Food Exporter

Favourable weather, targeted investment, and modest yet meaningful improvements in infrastructure have combined to position Africa as an emerging force in global food exports. If sustained, this shift could mark.

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Can Africa Create a Unified Stock Exchange?

The global financial sector thrives on interconnectedness, with stock exchanges serving as crucial pillars of economic growth. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) commands a market capitalisation exceeding $28 trillion,.

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Africa Needs to Find a Balance in Sustainable Mining

Africa sits atop a treasure trove of minerals, from gold and diamonds to cobalt and lithium, which fuel global industries. The mining sector contributes an estimated $400 billion annually to.

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Africa Beyond Aid: Rethinking the Development Framework

For decades, Africa has been the world’s largest recipient of foreign aid. From humanitarian relief to economic development assistance, billions of dollars have flowed into the continent with the aim.

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Green Energy vs. Oil Wealth: Africa’s Energy Crossroads

There are two contrasting energy paradigms that Africa currently stands at: the golden promise of renewable energy and the entrenched dominance of oil wealth. Undecided between continuing to extract black.

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