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Turn fragmented African data into decision-ready intelligence. Africa INSIGHTS brings together economic indicators, sector data, forecasts, market signals and source-backed AI analysis to help investors, businesses and decision-makers understand what is happening, why it matters and what could happen next.
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Can Africa Build a Competitive AI Industry Without Owning Expensive Compute Infrastructure?
Can Africa build a competitive AI industry without owning expensive computing infrastructure? Yes, provided it controls the areas where value is made.
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MTN's R38.3 Billion Turnaround: How Much Was Leadership, and How Much Was Luck?
A Forensic Investigation into Foreign Exchange Tailwinds, Operating Resilience, Governance Debates, and Capital Allocation Under CEO Ralph Mupita
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Why is Africa Exporting Its Culture but Struggling to Turn It Into Valuable Tourism?
In 2025, Ghana welcomed 1,306,962 international visitors, 1.4% more than the year before. Reported international tourism receipts fell 10.14% over the same period, from US$4.83 billion to US$4.34 billion.
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Zimbabwe Opens Summit With India Investment, Policy Commitments and a 90-Day Test
Ministers, Indian investors and Zimbabwean founders gathered in Harare today with one test for the next two days.
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