Invest Africa Insights

The Role of SEZ's in Building Competitive Industries in Africa

Africa’s manufacturing sector was entering a pivotal phase of growth, with Special Economic Zones (SEZs) emerging as key enablers of industrialisation and global competit

Water & Industrialization: Africa's Hidden Growth Driver

Africa’s industrial growth story is accelerating — but water may be its most overlooked constraint.From mining and manufacturing to agro-processing and urban expansion, w

Mining Series 2026 Panel Discussion: Powering Critical Minerals in Southern Africa - Making Renewable Energy Bankable for Critical Minerals Projects

Southern Africa has a significant clean energy opportunity, underpinned by world-class renewable resources and growing demand from energy-intensive sectors such as mining

DRC in Focus: Geopolitics, Political Economy, and the Evolving Investment Landscape

In 2025, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) moved firmly into the global spotlight — both for its central role in supplying critical minerals essential to the global

2026 Central Africa Regional Outlook Webinar

Central Africa enters 2026 with cautious optimism. During this webinar, speakers reflected on an uneven but improving growth outlook, with aggregate GDP expected to rise

2026 West Africa Regional Outlook Webinar

West Africa is at a strategic inflection point as the region transitions from commodity-led growth toward more diversified investment models. With GDP growth of 4.5% fore

2026 East Africa Regional Outlook Webinar

East Africa continues to lead Africa’s growth story. In this webinar, panellists discussed how GDP growth across the region rose from around 4.4% in 2024 to approximately

2026 North Africa Regional Outlook

North Africa remains a critical economic gateway between Europe, the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa, with the region’s growth projected to reach 3.9% in 2026, up from

The U.S. - Africa Outlook: Geopolitics, Capital, and Strategic Engagement in 2026

Amid intensifying global geopolitical competition and economic realignment, US - Africa relations, and the continent’s importance to Washington’s foreign policy and Ameri

2026 Southern Africa Regional Outlook

Southern Africa entered 2026 in a complex terrain: while growth remained modest, regional GDP was projected to rise from 3.0% in 2025 to approximately 3.1% by 2026.The 20

Africa Face to Face Episode 1: Changing the African Narrative

Africa Face to Face brings together Sanjeev Gupta, Invest Africa Advisory Board Member, and Lanre Akinola, Programme & Content Lead Consultant at Invest Africa, for candi

Navigating U.S. - Africa Relations in Trump's Second Term

One hundred days into Donald Trump’s second term, U.S.-Africa relations stand at a critical juncture. Early signals point to a blend of unpredictability, transactional di

The Payments Exchange - Episode 2: Ethiopian Birr Flotation: What's Next?

As part of The Payments Exchange series in collaboration with Crown Agents Bank, this episode brings you a critical discussion adapted from a recent webinar. On July 29

Beyond the Polls: Insights into South Africa's Coalition Government

At the end of May, South Africans went to the polls for national and provincial elections that marked a significant shift in the country's political landscape. After mo

The Payments Exchange - Episode 1: Navigating Africa's Foreign Exchange Landscape

Welcome to the first episode of The Payments Exchange mini-series. Over the course of four episodes, we will explore the payments ecosystem across the African continent w

Driving Gender Equality Forward: A Conversation with Africa Specialty Risks & Alitheia Capital

In this podcast, we explore the evolving risk landscape in Africa and its impact on trade, investment, and gender. Genevieve Ahinful, Head of Political Risk and Trade Cre

Invest Africa 2024 Regional Outlook Series - Lusophone Africa

In 2024, Africa grapples with a complex landscape, encompassing supply chain disruptions, geopolitical tensions from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the persistent impact o

Invest Africa 2024 Regional Outlooks Series - East Africa

In 2024, Africa is set to be the second-fastest growing major region, with most countries experiencing accelerated economic growth compared to 2023. East Africa, led by E

Invest Africa 2024 Regional Outlook Series - North Africa

The economic dynamics and political landscape within the framework of Africa’s North markets for the 2024 fiscal year present a nuanced scenario.  The growth in North Af

Invest Africa 2024 Regional Outlooks Series - Southern Africa

Southern Africa’s regional economic performance in 2023 compares unfavourably to that of other sub-regions, with growth slowing to 3.3% from 4% in 2022. The outlook for 2