August 22, 2019
South Sudan: More Black Gold Struck - 300 Million Barrels, and Counting
300 million barrels of recoverable oil has been discovered in South Sudan's northeastern Upper Nile state, by a consortium comprising the Dar Petroleum Operating Company (DOPC),… Read more »
August 21, 2019
South Africa: 'Please Call Me' Inventor Wants U.S.$656 Million from Vodacom
The inventor of Vodacom's Please Call Me service, Nkosana Kenneth Makate, has refused a U.S.$3 million (R47 million) settlement offer from the cellular service provider in favour… Read more »
August 19, 2019
South Africa: Debt Relief Law a Cause for Concern for South Africa's Banks?
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the National Credit Amendment Bill into law. The law, also referred to as the "Debt Relief Law", will afford low-income workers and… Read more »
August 16, 2019
South Africa: No Love for Ramaphosa After Marikana Massacre Tweet
A tweet by Cyril Ramaphosa commemorating the seventh anniversary of the Marikana Massacre has elicited angry responses from users who slammed the President saying that he not only… Read more »
August 15, 2019
Africa: Why AfCFTA's Success Depends on Including Informal, Women-Run Enterprises
There is renewed optimism that Africa’s small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) could be big winners with the launch of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)… Read more »
August 12, 2019
Angola: Why Angola Must Foster Entrepreneurship and Diversify Its Economy
As Angola’s new president João Lourenço embarks on reforms aimed at fostering a dynamic local entrepreneurial sector, his success will ultimately be judged by… Read more »
August 09, 2019
Africa: #MeToo in Africa - Govts Urged to Enact Protections They Fought For
In June, labor advocates from across the world celebrated the passage of a landmark global treaty that builds on the unprecedented gains made in the era of #MeToo. By recognizing… Read more »
August 08, 2019
South Africa: How More Women in Agriculture Will Ensure Food Security, Tackle Land Reform
Addressing gender disparities in the agricultural sector is a prerequisite to increasing women and youth participation in the sector, creating much-needed employment opportunities… Read more »
August 06, 2019
South Africa: A 'Dear Friend' SMS From Markus Jooste Adds to His Steinhoff Woes
A 'Dear Friend' SMS of apology from Markus Jooste days before the news of the Steinhoff firm's rot was exposed, has been handed in as evidence in a court case that is seeing the… Read more »
South Africa: Deborah Cox Slams South African Airlines Over 'Scariest' Flight
Deborah Cox is so disappointed with South African Airlines after a nightmare flight experience. Read more »
August 05, 2019
Africa: Ready, Steady, AGOA Comes to Abidjan!
AGOA 2019 is taking place from August 4-9 in Abidjan, Cote d' Ivoire. Read more »
August 01, 2019
Africa: Adapting African Agriculture to Climate Change
Climate change is already putting huge stress on Africa’s food production systems. And, according to projections, worse is coming. As Ministers for Agriculture from across… Read more »
July 31, 2019
Africa: Old Mutual's Peter Moyo Wins First Round, But What Reception Will He Get?
Old Mutual's Peter Moyo returned to work today after a South-Gauteng High Court ruling temporarily reinstated him as CEO, after his suspension and subsequent dismissal by his… Read more »
July 30, 2019
South Africa: Court Orders Reinstatement of Old Mutual's Former CEO Peter Moyo
The South-Gauteng High Court has ordered the reinstatement of former Old Mutual CEO Peter Moyo after his suspension and subsequent dismissal by the company's board, which cited… Read more »
July 24, 2019
Africa: AGOA - Good for Africa, Warts and All?
The African Trade and Opportunities Act (AGOA), established by the United States government on May 18, 2000, has been described as the cornerstone of the U.S. economic engagement… Read more »
July 25, 2019
Nigeria: Nigerians Can Now Get Google Directions in a Local Accent
We all know Nigerians are proud of their unique accent. Read more »
July 23, 2019
Africa: CEOs and Their Salaries of Millions - Is it Par for the Course?
A chief executive officer (CEO) is elected by the board of a company and its shareholders. He or she is the highest-ranking executive in a company, whose primary responsibilities… Read more »
Africa: Showmax Hits Nigerian Homes
It seems like Netflix will continue its fight for dominance with Showmax, as the latter launches in Nigeria. Read more »
Mozambique: Govt Unhappy About South Africa, Zimbabwe, Malawi Trade Restrictions
Mozambique's Minister of Industry and Commerce Ragendra de Sousa has accused South Africa, Malawi and Zimbabwe of creating administrative difficulties that have prevented… Read more »
South Africa: Naspers CEO Earns U.S.$12.8 Million In A Year (And More)
Naspers Group CEO Bob van Dijk received almost R1.9-billion in salary, incentives, and vested share options and shares appreciation rights in the year to March 2019, reports… Read more »
July 12, 2019
Tanzania: 'Set Your Ovaries Free', Magufuli Tells Tanzania Women
Tanzania President John Magufuli has urged the country's women to "set your ovaries free" and have many more children so the economy can grow, Reuters reports. Read more »
July 10, 2019
Sudan: Internet Access Returning After Court Order
Sudan's telecom providers have begun restoring mobile access to the internet weeks after service was cut off following a deadly crackdown on protesters, Al Jazeera reports. Read more »
Africa: Continent's Potential Can Be Realised Through Technology
With 200 million people aged between 15 and 24, Africa has the largest population of young people in the world. Yet there are not even close to enough jobs for this quickly growing… Read more »
July 08, 2019
Africa: The Long Road to Fixing Africa's Infrastructure Deficit - Here's How
Samaila Zubairu - an accomplished Infrastructure development finance specialist with over 29 years of professional experience who the third President & Chief Executive Officer… Read more »
Africa: Sports as a Business and a Brand
At the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, the visual imagery of almost empty stadiums is a powerful narrative. But not the kind that African sports, African football,… Read more »