October 17, 2019
Africa: World Poverty Day - An Opportunity to Reimagine the Future of African Youth
Commemorating World Poverty Eradication day presents an opportune moment to reflect on the status of Africa’s journey of development as a means for the continent to step out… Read more »
October 16, 2019
South Africa: Animation Studio Scores International Emmy Nomination for Short Film
Cape Town animation studio Triggerfish has added another feather to its cap in the form of an International Emmy Kids Awards nomination for "Zog", an animated short film for the… Read more »
October 15, 2019
Africa: How These Women Scientists Will Help Africa Adapt to Changing Climate
A group of 25 women from eastern and western Africa have joined the list of young researchers racing to bridge the shortage of women agriculture scientists in Africa. Read more »
October 11, 2019
Congo-Kinshasa: President's Staff Killed in Cargo Plane Crash
A cargo plane carrying presidential staff crashed in eastern Congo on Thursday, killing all eight passengers and crew, a presidential advisor told Reuters on Friday. Read more »
October 09, 2019
South Africa: A Stay In or Out of Jail for Old Mutual Directors?
Old Mutual has pleaded with the South Gauteng High Court, saying the potential imprisonment of board members - if they are found guilty of contempt of court for not allowing ousted… Read more »
October 08, 2019
Africa: Tapping into Mobile Phones to Advance Africa's Intelligence on Global Health and Food Security
It is official: With 9.3 billion mobile connections, the number of mobile devices on earth now surpasses the 7.6 billion people population. This creates huge opportunities to… Read more »
October 07, 2019
Africa: South Africa's Future Is In Africa, With Africa - Ramaphosa Says After Buhari Visit
South Africa and Nigeria, Africa's two economic powerhouses, saw President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Muhammadu Buhari meet during a state visit on October 3. Read more »
October 04, 2019
South Africa: Old Mutual's Peter Moyo Sues Employer for U.S.$16 Million
Former Old Mutual CEO, Peter Moyo is suing the insurance group for R250-million (U.S.$16, 509 500) or be permanently reinstated. Read more »
October 02, 2019
Guinea: Journalists should not be Charged under the Cyber-Security Law for Press Offenses
In recent years the ranking of Guinea in Reporters Without Borders’ World Press Freedom Index has been declining losing six points since 2017 to rank 107th out of 180… Read more »
Sierra Leone: Idris Elba to Help Bring Economic Prosperity to Sherbro Island
The British award-winning actor and musician has committed to developing Sherbro Island into a world-class city as part of his drive to give back to Sierra Leone. Read more »
October 01, 2019
South Africa: Lack of Education, Jobs and How It Affects Peace on Cape Flats
Cape Town is home to the murder capital of South Africa - Nyanga - and two other townships in the area, Delft and Khayelitsha, make up the top 3. In the first 6 months of 2019,… Read more »
September 27, 2019
Chad: Dozens Die in Landslide at Gold Mine - Report
A landslide at a gold mine in northwestern Chad has killed about 30 people, Reuters reports. Read more »
September 26, 2019
South Africa: Labour Court Halts Banking Sector Strike
The Labour Court has interdicted a planned strike by workers in the banking sector, Business Day reports. Reasons for granting the interdict would be made clear in due course,… Read more »
September 24, 2019
Africa: Critical Role for Small Business as Continental Trade Pact Takes Shape
With the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) coming into full force, there are hopes that the resulting economic transformation will lead to vitally-needed job… Read more »
September 09, 2019
South Africa: Peter Moyo Turned Away From Work By Old Mutual - Again
Peter Moyo, the on-off Old Mutual CEO, has been turned away from his place of work, Old Mutual Sandton, for a second time. This despite a court order that allowed him to return. Read more »
September 06, 2019
Africa: It's Time for Women to Claim a Voice in Agriculture
It is said that women are the backbone of the family and the bedrock of a nation, but yet we hardly hear about their successes and triumphs. Read more »
September 03, 2019
Africa: Can Africa Feed Africa?
Did you ever think that they will be a time where farmers can monitor their crops or the movement of their animals without having to go to the farm. Read more »
Africa: Using Digital Innovation to Boost Africa's Smallholder Farmers #AGRF2019
The African Green Revolution Forum is a platform for global and African leaders to develop actionable plans that will move African agriculture forward. Read more »
Cameroon: Three Regions Declared Economically Stricken Zones
The Prime Minister of Cameroon, Joseph Dion Ngute, has declared the north-west, south-west, and far-north regions of the country 'economically stricken zones', according to… Read more »
August 30, 2019
Africa: Post-Niamey, How Can the African Continental Free Trade Area Deliver 'Made in Africa'?
On 06-07 July 2019 I was in Niamey both for the pre-Summit Business Forum and for the African Union's Extra-Ordinary Summit to celebrate the first Anniversary of the Signing of the… Read more »
August 23, 2019
Africa: Reversing the Growing Unemployment among Trained Graduates
Recently, I watched the heartbreaking story of a 24-year-old Kevin Ochieng, a first class honors degree graduate, whose excellent academic performance did not secure him a decent… Read more »
Zambia: What Govt Should Do to Clean Up Poisonous Soil, Dust in Kabwe
Thousands of children in Kabwe are developing lead poisoning because of growing up in contaminated neighborhoods due to exposure around a former lead and zinc mine. Twenty-five… Read more »
August 22, 2019
South Africa: Old Mutual's Peter Moyo Fired a Second Time
In response to a Old Mutual shareholder request for the board to finalize matters with CEO Peter Moyo, the insurer has fired him for the second time. Read more »
Africa: How Stunting Robs Economies of Potential Development
According to the World Health Organisation's Global Nutrition Targets 2025 report, the global prevalence of childhood stunting and the total number of stunted children less than 5… Read more »
South Africa: Will IMF Bailout Rumours Kickstart Economic Reforms?
There seems to be a growing consensus that South Africa is heading for an International Monetary Fund bailout as the country's state-owned enterprises and weak finances project a… Read more »