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Africa

African fintech is evolving rapidly
Africa
/ 10 September 2022

African fintech is evolving rapidly

However, report notes that startups on the continent will face a number of hurdles

By Conrad Onyango
Climate change and water — why early warning systems are key to communities’ survival
The Green Guardian
/ 9 September 2022

Climate change and water — why early warning systems are key to communities’ survival

Water shortages, droughts and devastating floods will have dire consequences for African communities

By Mandisa Nyathi
Don’t blame black Africans from other countries on the continent for the ANC’s inability to govern
Opinion
/ 6 September 2022

Don’t blame black Africans from other countries on the continent for the ANC’s inability to govern

South Africa’s health system is sick because it is poorly managed, planning is inadequate, morale among employees is low and it is tainted by corruption

By Kenneth Mokgatlhe
Thebe Magugu is reshaping stale ideas of African luxury
Friday
/ 1 September 2022

Thebe Magugu is reshaping stale ideas of African luxury

Thebe Magugu has mastered the nuances between old-guard Euro-centric fashion and the 21st century’s new wave of youthful designers, full of fabulous modernity

By Kimberley Schoeman
The rise of Africa’s digital economy creates an opportunity for South Africa to shine
Opinion
/ 30 August 2022

The rise of Africa’s digital economy creates an opportunity for South Africa to shine

However, the government needs to change archaic policies to make them entrepreneur-friendly in order to boost economic development and job creation

By Alison Collier
A glimpse into the life of Mansa Musa, the richest human of all time
Africa
/ 29 August 2022

A glimpse into the life of Mansa Musa, the richest human of all time

Mansa Musa ruled Mali when it was the world’s gold hub, travelled and invested in religion and education, but remains a mystery

By Luke Feltham
Zambia’s Hichilema promised widespread change. A year later, how much has he accomplished?
Opinion
/ 25 August 2022

Zambia’s Hichilema promised widespread change. A year later, how much has he accomplished?

Although no saviour, the new president has made strides and is an improvement on his incompetent, authoritarian predecessor

By Sishuwa Sishuwa
Africa’s smallholder farmers get an ‘Uber’ for tractors
The Green Guardian
/ 25 August 2022

Africa’s smallholder farmers get an ‘Uber’ for tractors

A farm equipment sharing application connects tractor owners and smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa

By Sheree Bega
As Angola goes to the polls today, who will emerge victorious?
Opinion
/ 24 August 2022

As Angola goes to the polls today, who will emerge victorious?

Former apartheid collaborator Unita has polled well, but will it be enough to unseat the long-ruling MPLA?

By Craig Moffat
Rhino poaching and illegal horn trade declining in Africa and Asia
The Green Guardian
/ 23 August 2022

Rhino poaching and illegal horn trade declining in Africa and Asia

Despite the decline in rhino poaching, there are critical threats to the survival of these iconic animals

By Sheree Bega
Q&A: Africa Climate Week and why it matters in the lead-up to COP27 later this year
The Green Guardian
/ 22 August 2022

Q&A: Africa Climate Week and why it matters in the lead-up to COP27 later this year

The event is a chance for African countries to embrace national interests in climate-change mitigation actions and socio-economic development.

By Ozayr Patel
COP27: It’s Africa’s turn to take centre stage
Opinion
/ 18 August 2022

COP27: It’s Africa’s turn to take centre stage

The climate conference must show how the world will benefit if Africa achieves its green development goals – bypassing fossil fuel where possible and moving straight to renewables

By Hasnaine Yavarhoussen
Africa, Caribbean have ‘moral high ground’ on climate change – UN climate change global ambassador
The Green Guardian
/ 16 August 2022

Africa, Caribbean have ‘moral high ground’ on climate change – UN climate change global ambassador

Both regions boast innovative, homegrown solutions but these rarely ‘get airtime’

By Sheree Bega
Ugandan student develops mosquito repellant from sour milk
Africa
/ 15 August 2022

Ugandan student develops mosquito repellant from sour milk

The death of Jovia Kisaakye’s brother from malaria and the family’s struggle to sell fresh milk led to the new product

By Lucy Githugo
Improving cross-border trade policy is vital in solving the African food security crisis
Opinion
/ 9 August 2022

Improving cross-border trade policy is vital in solving the African food security crisis

Governments need to invest in agricultural and trade infrastructure, better farming methods and in intra-African trade

By Fred Mutenyo
Kenya election: What Martha Karua means for women in politics
Politics
/ 9 August 2022

Kenya election: What Martha Karua means for women in politics

Martha Karua is taking centre stage in Kenya’s elections: what it means for women in politics

By Emma Elfversson and Kristine Höglund
Persecution of Christians in Nigeria is more complicated than it seems
Africa
/ 3 August 2022

Persecution of Christians in Nigeria is more complicated than it seems

There are a number of factors that have heightened religious tensions in Nigeria, the world’s scariest country in which to be a Christian

By Jideofor Adibe
Africa’s energy needs to top COP27 negotiations
Africa
/ 3 August 2022

Africa’s energy needs to top COP27 negotiations

UN Economic Commission for Africa says climate finance action has never been more urgent

By Marko Phiri
Why Africa’s crypto wave attracts funding
Africa
/ 2 August 2022

Why Africa’s crypto wave attracts funding

As Africa’s crypto adoption numbers continue to break records, startups in the space are attracting ever-more funding

By Conrad Onyango
Funds to chase more African unicorns
Africa
/ 29 July 2022

Funds to chase more African unicorns

Venture capital firms are raising funds to secure high-impact African startups

By Conrad Onyango
What young Zimbabwean entrepreneurs need to succeed
Opinion
/ 25 July 2022

What young Zimbabwean entrepreneurs need to succeed

It is vital for the government to do its bit to create an environment in which young business people can thrive

By Didi Onwu
Youth apathy sours African election fever
Africa
/ 25 July 2022

Youth apathy sours African election fever

Despite young people comprising Africa’s majority, their political participation is riddled with inconsistencies. Many young Kenyans won’t vote next month but it is likely to be very different next year in Nigeria

By Deutsche Welle
Russia’s war on Ukraine could turn private
Opinion
/ 23 July 2022

Russia’s war on Ukraine could turn private

The expanding use of private military and security companies in recent years suggests that they may take a leading role as the Ukraine conflict develops

By John P Ruehl
Teaching African girls about sex
Opinion
/ 22 July 2022

Teaching African girls about sex

A recent conference demonstrated how eager young women in Sierra Leone were for information, and how helpful it is to receive it

By Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah
A Marshall Plan for Africa’s food-price crisis?
Africa
/ 21 July 2022

A Marshall Plan for Africa’s food-price crisis?

The rescue proposal designed by and for African countries is targeted at ensuring future food security as the continent struggles to procure key agricultural commodities, such as wheat, because of the war in eastern Europe.

By Marko Phiri
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Opinion
/ 21 July 2022

The West is experiencing a contraction of its power, not necessarily its decline

The war in Ukraine is accelerating its contraction and history shows that irreversible decline often follows

By Boaventura de Sousa Santos
Breaking cycles of violence in Nigeria’s northeast region
Opinion
/ 20 July 2022

Breaking cycles of violence in Nigeria’s northeast region

Boosting human, social and economic development, and good governance, can help to change volatile communities into peaceful ones

By Jaynisha Patel and Emmanuel Bosah
Morocco vs South Africa as women’s football enters a new era
Sport
/ 20 July 2022

Morocco vs South Africa as women’s football enters a new era

Wafcon is the women’s Afcon and the championship final is between two teams that have never won the trophy

By Chuka Onwumechili
The ability to solve social and economic problems in Africa using technology is real
Opinion
/ 19 July 2022

The ability to solve social and economic problems in Africa using technology is real

Africa, which has millions of people using mobile financial services and a young population who are radical adopters and innovators in everything digital, has huge potential to use next-generation technology for social good.

By Justin Siljeur
Sierre Leone: New money, old problems
Africa
/ 16 July 2022

Sierre Leone: New money, old problems

The country’s shiny new banknotes are only a cosmetic solution to Sierra Leone’s dire economic crisis, say critics

By Abdul Brima
Four lessons from good policymaking in Africa
Opinion
/ 14 July 2022

Four lessons from good policymaking in Africa

Instead of only focusing on what went wrong, analysing policies that have improved people’s lives helps governments NGOs in other actions

By Pranish Desai
Climate change: $2-trillion for weapons versus $100-billion to save the planet
Opinion
/ 13 July 2022

Climate change: $2-trillion for weapons versus $100-billion to save the planet

The West seems more fixated on spending on the military rather than addressing the climate catastrophe.

By Murad Qureshi
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