Energy Transition Accelerates as Emerging Economies Take the Lead
Record additions of solar and wind capacity in the developing world are reshaping global power markets and the investment case for clean energy.
Amara Okafor8 min read
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Amara Okafor
Global Trade Editor
Amara Okafor covers international trade, logistics and emerging-market supply chains. She has reported from ports, industrial zones and trade summits across four continents.
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Articles by Amara Okafor
TradeAnalysis
Chokepoint Economics: How a Few Sea Lanes Shape Global Trade
Maritime chokepoints like the Suez Canal and Strait of Hormuz serve as critical arteries for global commerce, with disruptions creating ripple effects that can last for months.
Amara Okafor8 min read
TradeAnalysis
How Customs Digitization Is Quietly Cutting Trade Costs
Digital transformation at customs is creating substantial savings for businesses through streamlined processes and reduced paperwork, though the full potential remains largely untapped.
Amara Okafor8 min read
TradeAnalysis
Why Air Freight Is Booming While Ocean Shipping Normalizes
The global logistics landscape is experiencing a dramatic divergence, with air cargo experiencing strong growth while ocean shipping stabilizes after pandemic disruptions.
Amara Okafor8 min read
CompaniesAnalysis
Why Companies Are Hoarding Cash Instead of Investing
Businesses are accumulating unprecedented cash reserves amid economic uncertainty, raising questions about future investment and growth.
Amara Okafor8 min read
CompaniesAnalysis
CEO Succession Planning: The Silent Risk Investors Ignore
The stability of a company often hinges on its leadership transition strategy, yet many investors overlook this critical governance factor until it's too late.
Amara Okafor8 min read
CompaniesAnalysis
Corporate AI Budgets: Where the Money Actually Goes
A detailed analysis of how enterprises are allocating their artificial intelligence investments across software, talent, infrastructure, and change management initiatives.
Amara Okafor8 min read
CompaniesAnalysis
Why Family-Owned Firms Are Outperforming in Emerging Markets
Family businesses demonstrate remarkable resilience and performance in emerging economies, leveraging their unique advantages of long-term vision and stable leadership.
Amara Okafor8 min read
TechnologyAnalysis
Why Chip Supply Chains Became National Strategy
Semiconductors have evolved from mere components to critical geopolitical assets, driving nations to prioritize domestic production capabilities and technological sovereignty.
Amara Okafor8 min read
TechnologyAnalysis
Edge Computing, Explained: Why Processing Power Is Moving Closer to You
Edge computing represents a fundamental shift in how data is processed, moving computation closer to the source to reduce latency and enable new real-time applications across industries.
Amara Okafor8 min read
TechnologyAnalysis
How Software Pricing Models Are Being Rewritten by AI
The rise of artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping how software companies charge for their products, moving beyond traditional seat-based models toward more dynamic pricing structures.
Amara Okafor7 min read
TechnologyAnalysis
Open-Source AI Models: What They Mean for Business Adoption
Businesses face critical decisions between open-source and proprietary AI models, weighing costs, control, and implementation complexity.
Amara Okafor8 min read