There’s no doubt about it; solo female travel is on the rise. Global travel brand, Virtuoso, reports that women now make up 71% of solo travellers. In the US, Google searches for ‘solo female travel’ went up 131% last year alone (compared to 2023), and even the briefest look at social media reveals a wealth […]
To navigate this evolving landscape, African states must embrace a strategy centred on economic resilience, industrialisation, regional integration and self-reliance.
In recent months, there has been a spate of abductions, assaults, arrests and murders, the victims all being opponents or critics of President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s government
Anthony Costa says the continent has a seat at the table to share solutions for growing regional trade
A UK lawsuit accuses conservation fund Ifaw of negligence after elephant relocations led to human deaths, injuries, crop destruction, and people being displaced
The Kenyan American political scientist argued that the Global South acquiring nuclear weapons would lead to universal nuclear disarmament
Judd Devermont, who served under the Obama and Biden administrations, asked questions, danced around answers and shared insights.
President William Ruto scrapped the deal because of public outcry following Nelson Amenya’s exposé
The Grammy-winning icon brings joy, power and purpose to the stage — and there’s no sign she’s slowing down
Green industrialisation in Africa is needed for the climate crisis and for a just development path
The climate crisis is fuelling illnesses such as malaria, cholera and dengue, causing food insecurity, malnutrition, miscarriages, heart ailments and mental health problems
This latest wave of tariff changes signals a broader trend toward economic nationalism and trade realignment.
Forging ties with other markets as they navigate trade wars with the US is a wise strategy.
Standard Bank, a leader in Africa’s energy and infrastructure development, is proud to announce changes to its sustainable finance mobilisation targets aimed at maximising positive impact and supporting the decarbonisation of Africa’s economies. The revised targets emphasise Standard Bank’s commitment to leading energy and infrastructure development on the continent. In 2022, Standard Bank set a […]
Growing road networks are endangering African wild dogs, lions, and vultures, as roadkill incidents rise with increased traffic and habitat disruption
When nations develop and implement self-sustaining policies, they build resilience against external shocks and gain the capacity to determine their own futures
The George Soros-founded private funder says it does not have the capacity to fill the void left by USAid cuts
Salva Kiir and Riek Machar hold the nation’s fate in their hands. Again
Standard Bank, Africa’s biggest bank by assets, has once again been ranked as Africa’s Most Valuable Banking Brand for 2025. Earlier in the month, the bank was acknowledged as South Africa’s Most Valuable Banking Brand in the South Africa Top 100 Brands report. This accolade marks the fourth consecutive year that Brand Finance’s annual ranking […]
A Kenyan citizen was facing execution in Vietnam. Her ordeal began with lax security at Addis Ababa’s Bole International Airport
The Mining Indaba 2025 conference, held in Cape Town from 9-12 February, marked a defining moment in the evolution of Africa’s mining industry, with a renewed focus on sustainability, social responsibility, and strategic global partnerships. For the first time in its history, the conference prioritized the voices of indigenous peoples and local communities in what is […]
Legal systems need to balance accountability, fairness and transparency with innovation
The Southern African grouping reiterated the need for a political and diplomatic solution to help restore ‘peace, security and tranquility’ in the conflict-torn country
Through investment in technologies and expertise, proper regulations and collaboration between African governments and other actors, the continent can embark on a solid energy transition
Park authorities have been assisting ranger families, but the conflict and economic instability leaves them vulnerable
Diseases don’t respect national borders … governments all over the world need to work together to rein them in
The continent must use energy minerals for its development rather than feeding them to industrialised countries
A refinery boom appears to be reshaping West Africa’s energy landscape, boosting local capacity and reducing reliance on imports
At rallies and funerals, Zanu-PF youths have been chanting his nickname and holding banners demanding he remain in office beyond 2028
The continent’s problems require more than traditional development banking and aid, they need a complete reimagining of how development finance works
Reparations are not only for slavery and colonialism, it’s also for the Global North’s environmental legacy and their disproportionate carbon emissions that harm Africa
The death of the Cold War and the waning influence of the US and Russian might shift geopolitics in a way that Africa could benefit from