Insights, Opinion & Interviews

Somalia points the way to first cashless society

The launch of a national payments system has allowed Somalia to centralise its digital payments. The country is on the cusp of a digital revolution, with opportunity ripe for the picking.
Op-ed by Ahmed Mohamed Yusuf
Covid-19 allows insurers to prove worth, says Sanlam CEO

With mortality claims predicted to increase as Covid variants spread, insurers have a chance to prove their worth to customers, says the CEO of Africa’s second largest insurer.
Paul Hanratty in conversation
How multilaterals exaggerate Africa risk

Without reforms in decision-making at multilateral institutions, African economies will continue to be erroneously branded as poor quality investment destinations.
Op-ed by Hannah Ryder
How Africa can lead the financial and crypto revolution

With its mass adoption of new technologies, Africa has the opportunity to create the next disruptive startups and the global leaders of tomorrow.
Op-ed by Julien Barbier
Rwanda eyes major sporting events after hosting BAL

The country is upgrading facilities and building a reputation for Covid-secure events in order to attract international tournaments, says Rwanda's minister for sport.
Aurore Mimosa Munyangaju in conversation
‘Our aim is to dramatically decrease the cost of IT’

Companies need to cut dramatically the amount they spend on IT and digitalise their offering, says the co-founder of French fintech TagPay.
Yves Eonnet in conversation
Low uptake is biggest challenge to Africa’s insurance industry

Low market growth has resulted in fratricidal price competition that threatens all players in the insurance sector, says the new Group MD of Continental Re.
Lawrence Mutsunge Nazare in conversation
‘Mauritius can be a bridge between countries and continents’

The head of the Mauritian statutory agency responsible for promoting trade and investment talks to us about the outlook for the island nation's economy.
Ken Poonoosamy in conversation
Kigali IFC looks to boost investment in region

The Kigali International Financial Centre aims to transform Rwanda into an international financial destination for investors seeking opportunities across Africa.
Nick Barigye in conversation
South Africa’s energy reforms mark a step change for Africa

The freeing-up of energy generation in South Africa will be a significant boost both for business and for the country’s transition towards greener energy.
Op-ed by Paul Boynton