It was not only objects that were removed, knowledges — social, political, ecological and epistemological organisation —‚on the continent were destroyed
From technology startups to innovations in industries such as agriculture and transport, they are creating jobs and opportunities for themselves and their peers
Forty African universities have been ranked among the world’s top 1 000, with the University of Cape Town in 160th position
If we want a better country then we need to stop spouting slogans, organise and work together
New cloud storage option will help accelerate the continents digital transformation and create jobs
Upcoming global climate change gathering in Egypt is a chance to boost commitments and financing for renewables
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
That we live in a world where the far right has become normalised should ring alarm bells
China’s economic rise and growing footprint presents an alternative to the West
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
However, report notes that startups on the continent will face a number of hurdles
Water shortages, droughts and devastating floods will have dire consequences for African communities
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
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
However, the government needs to change archaic policies to make them entrepreneur-friendly in order to boost economic development and job creation
Mansa Musa ruled Mali when it was the world’s gold hub, travelled and invested in religion and education, but remains a mystery
Although no saviour, the new president has made strides and is an improvement on his incompetent, authoritarian predecessor
A farm equipment sharing application connects tractor owners and smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa
Former apartheid collaborator Unita has polled well, but will it be enough to unseat the long-ruling MPLA?
Despite the decline in rhino poaching, there are critical threats to the survival of these iconic animals
The event is a chance for African countries to embrace national interests in climate-change mitigation actions and socio-economic development.
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
Both regions boast innovative, homegrown solutions but these rarely ‘get airtime’
The death of Jovia Kisaakye’s brother from malaria and the family’s struggle to sell fresh milk led to the new product
Governments need to invest in agricultural and trade infrastructure, better farming methods and in intra-African trade
Martha Karua is taking centre stage in Kenya’s elections: what it means for women in politics
There are a number of factors that have heightened religious tensions in Nigeria, the world’s scariest country in which to be a Christian
UN Economic Commission for Africa says climate finance action has never been more urgent
As Africa’s crypto adoption numbers continue to break records, startups in the space are attracting ever-more funding
Venture capital firms are raising funds to secure high-impact African startups
It is vital for the government to do its bit to create an environment in which young business people can thrive
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