Next food shock coming: Investing in Africa’s young farmers is the answer
The disruption of the Strait of Hormuz reaches further than most headlines suggest. As crude oil pushed past US$100 a barrel for the first time in four years
By William Ruto
May. 15, 2026
Zimbabwe’s LPG squeeze: Global conflict, local cartels and the rising cost of survival
While public attention remains fixed on the relative stability of petrol and diesel prices, a quieter crisis is unfolding in Zimbabwean homes: the sharp rise in cooking gas prices.
By Allen Mangava
May. 12, 2026
Strategic patience and diversification: China’s long game for Africa and Zimbabwe
Yet when the Hormuz crisis unfolded, China remained largely insulated — while those seeking to impose blockades faced severe asymmetric risks.
By Saxon Zvina
May. 4, 2026
The ceasefire mirage: Washington’s Iran strategy targets China—and what Africa must do now
The confrontation has already hit African economies. Rising fuel prices, supply chain disruptions, and inflation are widespread across east and west Africa.
By Donald Jairos
Apr. 22, 2026
When two shocks meet: A framework for reading markets under pressure
Vice President JD Vance departed Pakistan without a deal. President Donald Trump announced a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
By Isaac Jonas
Apr. 19, 2026
Strait of Hormuz: Law, power and the peril of global instability
The Strait of Hormuz qualifies as a “strait used for international navigation” under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
By John Laisani
Apr. 16, 2026
The Hormuz Crisis: From US-Iran Rivalry to Great-Power Tensions
China relies on Hormuz for roughly 40% of its crude oil imports and 30% of its LNG imports.
By Saxon Zvina
Apr. 15, 2026
How US military bases became a security liability for Gulf states
The 2026 conflict also marks a turning point in modern warfare, but it is critical to distinguish between tactical losses and strategic defeat.
By Kilian Marisa
Apr. 15, 2026
How markets moved this week and what it means for your money
Markets immediately began pricing in a new world. If the Strait stays open, oil supply returns to normal.
By Isaac Jonas
Apr. 12, 2026
