September 11
Africa: Mixed Fortunes for Africa's Rapid Urbanization -- Report
A new report says African cities will record rapid urbanization in the next decade, creating a mixed bag of socio-economic opportunities and challenges for the continent. Read more »
December 15, 2022
Africa: COP15 - Impacts of Mega Infrastructure Projects On Biodiversity Stay Off-Radar
As the COP entered its crucial second week, negotiations are intensifying now. A slew of new contact groups - meeting mostly behind closed doors - are discussing the minutest… Read more »
November 30, 2022
Africa: Processing Industry Holds Promise for Broader Economic Growth
As a central pillar of African diets for thousands of years, millet has a prized position as one of the continent's most important crops. Read more »
November 07, 2022
Africa: COP27 - Why Global Action Is Needed to Decarbonise Industries Everywhere
Ahead of this year's COP27 in Egypt, industry and government representatives from 15 developing countries across Asia, Latin America and Africa met in a series of consultations… Read more »
January 01, 2013
Ethiopia: The Rise of Ethiopia's Sole Rebels
Innovative Ethiopian footwear manufacturer Sole Rebels will open its second retail outlet in Taiwan this year. With ambitions to open 30 more franchise stores across the world in… Read more »
November 15, 2011
Africa: World's Biggest Hydropower Scheme Will Leave Africans in the Dark
South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed an agreement to build a major hydroelectric power project, which is said to bring electricity to more than half of the… Read more »