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Africa

‘Restitution’ of looted African art continues colonial policies – and much more is at stake
Opinion
/ 19 October 2022

‘Restitution’ of looted African art continues colonial policies – and much more is at stake

It was not only objects that were removed, knowledges — social, political, ecological and epistemological organisation —‚on the continent were destroyed

By Fazil Moradi
How Africa’s young entrepreneurs are changing fortunes in tough times
Opinion
/ 17 October 2022

How Africa’s young entrepreneurs are changing fortunes in tough times

From technology startups to innovations in industries such as agriculture and transport, they are creating jobs and opportunities for themselves and their peers

By Didi Onwu
Number of ranked universities in Africa increases to 97
Africa
/ 14 October 2022

Number of ranked universities in Africa increases to 97

Forty African universities have been ranked among the world’s top 1 000, with the University of Cape Town in 160th position

By Wachira Kigotho
South Africans, don’t agonise, take action
Opinion
/ 14 October 2022

South Africans, don’t agonise, take action

If we want a better country then we need to stop spouting slogans, organise and work together

By Tessa Dooms
Google Cloud coming to South Africa, an African first
Sci-tech
/ 13 October 2022

Google Cloud coming to South Africa, an African first

New cloud storage option will help accelerate the continents digital transformation and create jobs

By Nafisa Akabor
COP27: The spotlight turns on Africa
Opinion
/ 13 October 2022

COP27: The spotlight turns on Africa

Upcoming global climate change gathering in Egypt is a chance to boost commitments and financing for renewables

By Tim Scales
It’s critical to give Africa’s young people the skills to be entrepreneurial
Opinion
/ 11 October 2022

It’s critical to give Africa’s young people the skills to be entrepreneurial

It requires more than being technologically competent; the basics of establishing networks and pitching to investors can be taught but it takes time to do so

By Kabelo Mothoa
Beware of sleepwalking into fascism
Opinion
/ 7 October 2022

Beware of sleepwalking into fascism

That we live in a world where the far right has become normalised should ring alarm bells

By William Shoki
Africa can capitalise on China’s ascendancy
Opinion
/ 5 October 2022

Africa can capitalise on China’s ascendancy

China’s economic rise and growing footprint presents an alternative to the West

By Emmanuel Matambo
Hungry for action campaign: Time for a food and finance revolution
Opinion
/ 19 September 2022

Hungry for action campaign: Time for a food and finance revolution

The world must act now because the food system is broken and families from Mozambique to Ireland don’t know where their next meal will come from

By Graça Machel and Mary Robinson
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
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