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Africa

​Demise of philosophical society not black and white
Article
/ 7 February 2017

​Demise of philosophical society not black and white

The Philosophical Society of Southern Africa appears to be falling apart over Africanising a Eurocentric viewpoint.

By Govan Whittles
Africa doesn’t need foreign aid — it can couple cultural ideals with technology
Article
/ 1 December 2016

Africa doesn’t need foreign aid — it can couple cultural ideals with technology

The continent can build on local-level networks and financial strategies such as stokvels to bring about socioeconomic transformation

By Carl Manlan
​How effective are central banks in Africa?
Article
/ 15 November 2016

​How effective are central banks in Africa?

They can influence inflation, but only with the help of the fiscus

By Staff Reporter
From aid to trade, turbulence awaits
Article
/ 11 November 2016

From aid to trade, turbulence awaits

As Trump takes the US’s gaze inward, Africa could be rocked by loss of market access and healthcare funding

By Matuma Letsoalo Author, Zachary Donnenfeld, Howard Schneider and
​Africa’s 21st century moment? Not yet
Article
/ 24 October 2016

​Africa’s 21st century moment? Not yet

On the surface Africa is democratic but underneath it is a ‘man-eat-man’ society, writes Jason Musyoka.

By Jason Musyoka
Mo Ibrahim Foundation: Deteriorating safety and rule of law have held back progress in African governance
Africa
/ 3 October 2016

Mo Ibrahim Foundation: Deteriorating safety and rule of law have held back progress in African governance

Almost two-thirds of African citizens live in a country in which safety and rule of law have deteriorated in the last 10 years.

By Staff Reporter and Staff Reporter
Africa and Israel’s roots are long-standing and ought to bear fruit for both
Analysis
/ 23 August 2016

Africa and Israel’s roots are long-standing and ought to bear fruit for both

Geopolitics disrupted the relationship between Africa and Israel, but the "Start-up Nation" has much to offer the continent and vice versa

By Ambassador Arthur Lenk
​Africa needs innovative debt to grow, and is turning to international markets
Article
/ 25 July 2016

​Africa needs innovative debt to grow, and is turning to international markets

"Diaspora bonds" and remittances could be two ways to advance the continent’s economy

By Staff Reporter
Nearly 250 000 slaves in South Africa, according to Global Slavery Index
Article
/ 31 May 2016

Nearly 250 000 slaves in South Africa, according to Global Slavery Index

The Global Slavery Index report, released on Tuesday, monitors the extent of human trafficking and slavery around the world.

By Staff Reporter
Governments and business must do more to combat Africa’s biggest threat
Africa
/ 16 May 2016

Governments and business must do more to combat Africa’s biggest threat

The world must work together to stop Africa’s biggest security challenge: corruption – arguably one of Africa’s biggest killers.

By Anton Du Plessis Guest Author
What of the games we used to play?
Article
/ 18 April 2016

What of the games we used to play?

From umGushe, Bayishoza to SmaDlamini, writer Milisuthando Bongela asks "how did these games travel across the country"?

By Milisuthando Bongela
Barclays to sell down Africa stake after profit drops 56%
Article
/ 1 March 2016

Barclays to sell down Africa stake after profit drops 56%

The bank has plans to deconsolidate Barclays Africa Group, which Absa is a part of, and intends to sell down its 62% stake in the business.

By Stephen Morris
Are we heading for an African debt crisis?
Article
/ 11 February 2016

Are we heading for an African debt crisis?

There are concerns that many nations on the continent have overborrowed and won’t be able to pay their debts.

By Staff Reporter
China, India and Japan court Africa at the mining table
Africa
/ 10 February 2016

China, India and Japan court Africa at the mining table

A tale of three Asian countries and their quest to gain a stake in the natural riches of the continent.

By Lee Mwiti
Digital gone wild: Plan your trip with tech
Article
/ 7 December 2015

Digital gone wild: Plan your trip with tech

Google Africa recently paid for 35 journalists from various African countries, including South Africa, to explore Kenya using several apps.

By Sthembiso Sithole
Cop21 will deliver more for developing countries
Article
/ 7 December 2015

Cop21 will deliver more for developing countries

African countries stand a good chance at COP21 of getting their ideas across, while there will also be a better opportunity to access climate finance.

By Staff Reporter
Africa poised to be axis of Christianity
Africa
/ 3 December 2015

Africa poised to be axis of Christianity

The church will see most of its future growth in the Global South, with Islam set to follow suit.

By Christine Mungai
Local firms edge out global giants in Africa
Article
/ 2 December 2015

Local firms edge out global giants in Africa

Multinational firms have been losing out to local companies, which use insider knowledge of Africa to generate profits.

By Staff Reporter
China-Africa summit: what to look for beyond the hype and hypocrisy
Africa
/ 30 November 2015

China-Africa summit: what to look for beyond the hype and hypocrisy

The Africa-China summit will provide an opportunity to get a feel for how the Chinese President is responding to democratic developments in Africa.

By John J Stremlau
Africa takes a pummelling
Article
/ 19 November 2015

Africa takes a pummelling

This is reflected in the poor performance of many countries’ stock markets, which are down by 17% on average.

By Staff Reporter
New ideas on Africa’s inequality
Article
/ 19 November 2015

New ideas on Africa’s inequality

Ruling elites that behave like private corporations don’t help the continent.

By Shaun De Waal
Hollywood must get real about Africa
Analysis
/ 15 November 2015

Hollywood must get real about Africa

The industry’s almost total disregard for the facts jars with fans on the continent.

By Fungai Machirori
African powerhouses seek a nuclear energy future
Africa
/ 29 October 2015

African powerhouses seek a nuclear energy future

African nuclear expertise is limited, so countries are looking abroad to achieve their nuclear ambitions.

By Scott Firsing
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Article
/ 7 October 2015

China to build 100 hospitals and clinics in Africa

Chinese and African health ministers have adopted a declaration to increase access to facilities, medication, health workers and training in Africa.

By Ina Skosana
Global goals ignore needs of the South
Analysis
/ 3 October 2015

Global goals ignore needs of the South

Africa relies on policies that have failed – even in the countries it borrowed them from.

By Vusi Gumede
Governance, environment are key to sustainable development
Analysis
/ 3 October 2015

Governance, environment are key to sustainable development

Choosing the right priorities must start with an accurate assessment of where the greatest problems are.

By Staff Reporter
Africa can rise if we cast off our shackles
Article
/ 20 September 2015

Africa can rise if we cast off our shackles

A true rebirth will come about if we go back to the land and find African solutions for our problems.

By Staff Reporter
Agrigrowth promises good returns
Article
/ 10 September 2015

Agrigrowth promises good returns

Africa’s farming potential is huge and the continent has a hungry and ballooning population to feed.

By Staff Reporter
Oil price spillover hits Africa hard
Article
/ 13 August 2015

Oil price spillover hits Africa hard

Issues such as corruption, uncertain regulation and political and social unrest have been weighing on an industry already under pressure.

By Staff Reporter
Africa one step closer to a free trade bloc
Article
/ 18 June 2015

Africa one step closer to a free trade bloc

The continent can build on the experience gleaned from a recently signed tripartite agreement.

By Lynley Donnelly and Mmanaledi Mataboge
‘Un-African’ sex myths exploded
Africa
/ 11 June 2015

‘Un-African’ sex myths exploded

A groundbreaking local scientific study has found that homosexuality is completely normal.

By Sarah Wild
Reimagining the African continent
Article
/ 11 June 2015

Reimagining the African continent

Business success stories abound in Africa, taking the place of political theatre and posturing.

By Staff Reporter
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