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Bronwen Kausch

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Bronwen Kausch

High yield for grassroots work

High yield for grassroots work

Joint winner — Non-profit Organisations Award: <b>Gender Links</b>.

Need for urgent intervention

Need for urgent intervention

Winner — Education Award: <b>De Beers Fund</b>.

Doing the maths

Runner-up — Education Award: <b>Investec ProMaths Programme</b>.

Independent living for the elderly poor

Independent living for the elderly poor

Joint winner — Non-profit Organisations Award: <b>Neighbourhood Old Age Homes</b>.

Target is even higher growth

Target is even higher growth

Infrastructure remains a key to development, writes <b>Bronwen Kausch</b>.

The poor weigh on the state

The poor weigh on the state

Pressure on the economy is forcing the government to seek ways to include those outside the formal sector.

Zambia on red metal alert

Zambia on red metal alert

Long dependent on copper, the country must develop other economic sectors if it is to prosper.

Women leaders not recognised

Women leaders not recognised

It’s not about numbers but a mind change that acknowledges the value of their roles.

Investors banking on Africa

Analysts are upbeat about the continent’s growth, and its ability to innovate is expected to transform the lives of the mainly rural, unbanked poor.

Microfinance on shaky ground

Despite its improving business environment and attractive untapped markets, Africa is still a risky place to do business.

SA banks test Africa’s waters

SA banks test Africa’s waters

But regulations, governance and corruption all pose challenges.

M-finance is the answer

M-finance is the answer

“Vodacom has no intention of becoming a bank. We’d rather work with the banks to enable the development of mobile money transfer services…"

Solar pays off for the poor

Energy effi ciency and carbon management award, runner-up: <b>SouthSouthNorth Projects Africa: Kuyasa</b>.

Wild about all living things

Wild about all living things

Most innovative environmental strategy, finalist: <b>&Beyond</b>.