ANC: Africa's economic independence is still an ideal
In celebrating Africa Day, the ANC has said the quest for economic independence and development in Africa remains an ideal.
Africa Day: Extravagant celebration of 50 years of unity
African leaders have opened celebrations for the 50th jubilee of the continental bloc with Africa's problems set aside for a day to mark progress.
Africa Day: Development, reconciliation and the African Renaissance
Carefully honed and systematically applied reconciliation policies could serve to strengthen cooperation and renewal on the continent.
Olufemi: Reed between the lions
In Jo’burg, Olufemi stands shoulder to shoulder with the pride of Africa’s top musicians.
Now is the time for SA and Nigeria
Conditions are auspicious for Africa's two biggest economies to work together for mutual profit.
And now Africa rises, to unite in prosperity
Kwame Nkrumah envisioned an Africa united by necessity and if anything can get the continent's nations to work together, it's the prospect of wealth.
Hero's war on mutilation
Bogaletch Gebre was born in rural Ethiopia in the 1950s into circumstances "not much different than most of the girls of my time".
Pan-African HQ stuck in the mud
The proposed R700-million building in Midrand which will host the meetings of the Pan-African Parliament is still just a big hole in the ground.
Africa: On a human rights mission
A Senegalese activist blames poverty and underdevelopment for Africa's instability.
Suddenly Africa is looking up
Far-flung lowtech satellite dishes have been bringing the continent up to astronomical speed.
Lesotho chieftainship for men only
Judges find that banning daughters from inheriting positions is not a discriminatory practice.
African Union: 50 years on
This week marks the 50th year since the founding of a continent-wide organisation that spearheaded efforts to liberate Africa from colonial masters.
Digital did not kill the radio star in Africa
Radio may be old but it's the most accessible form of technology on the continent, which is why some African leaders feel threatened by it.
Kenyan farmers reap the benefits of technology
A number of apps and cellphone-based programmes are being developed to help small-scale Kenyan farmers increase their agricultural skills and yields.
Food security action must follow words
With the backing of the G8 and the private sector, smallholder farming will take Africa forward, writes Jane Karuku.
Fragments of unity on Africa Day
"Afrique, Afrique, Afrique!" cried Tumi Molekane of Tumi and the Volume, ending an electric hip-hop set at the Africa Day celebrations in Newtown.
Africa Day: Banish colonial spectres
Africa Day next week is an opportunity for universities to interrogate Western hegemony
Africa on screen
Percy Zvumoya looks at the upcoming film festival Africa on Screen, which will coincide with this year's Africa Day celebrations.
