January 30, 2019
South Africa: Major Restructuring Looming for Cash-Strapped Power Utility?
Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has said that a discussion will have to be held on whether energy parastatal Eskom should be split into three separate entities, ESI… Read more »
January 29, 2019
Africa: Sub-Saharan Africa, Home of The World's Most Corrupt Governments
The nations of sub-Saharan Africa are still perceived on average to have the world's most corrupt governments, according to the latest index published by Transparency International… Read more »
January 28, 2019
Africa: Are the Days of WhatsApp Chain Messages Numbered?
"Saturday morning whatsapp will become chargeable. If you have at least 10 contacts send them this message." Sound familiar? This and more chain messages - many of which promise… Read more »
Uganda: When Electricity Means Life or Death for Hospital Patients
Electricity is considered a luxury in parts of Africa. When it comes to its supply in public health facilities however, it can mean life or death. Read more »
January 25, 2019
Africa: Africans Offer Different Lenses On the Future of Work On a World Stage
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has served all three legs that make up the International Labour Organization (ILO) - representing at one time or another, workers,… Read more »
January 24, 2019
South Africa: Schweizer-Reneke Teacher Wins Court Battle Over Suspension
Laerskool Schweizer-Reneke teacher Elana Barkhuizen has won her Labour Court challenge and had her suspension lifted, according to Times Live. Read more »
January 23, 2019
Zimbabwe: Surviving Zimbabwe
allAfrica editor's note: The author of this blog post is anonymous because of fear of reprisals. The writer visited Zimbabwe in the past 12 months. Read more »
January 22, 2019
Zimbabwe: Ramaphosa Calls for End to Zimbabwe Sanctions
President Ramaphosa, who is in Geneva, Switzerland for the release of a report by the International Labour Organisation, urged the EU to lift whatever sanctions it may still have… Read more »
January 18, 2019
Zimbabwe: What Now After a 2nd Internet Shutdown, and Treason Charges for Activists?
Zimbabwe's government has again forced a "total Internet shutdown", Misa Zimbabwe says, after a violent crackdown by police when huge crowds protested against dramatic fuel price… Read more »
January 16, 2019
Africa: How Multinationals Avoid Paying Their Taxes
Two pioneering studies which expose in new detail how multinational corporations avoid paying tax in a developing nation are likely to intensify pressure on the largest firms… Read more »
January 15, 2019
Africa: Could South Africa Become a 'Fragile State'?
State failure has become a 21st century analytical preoccupation. It is traditionally defined by the inability of key state institutions to deliver public goods to their citizens… Read more »
December 21, 2018
Africa: The Ups and Downs of Business In Africa 2018
2018 started off with all eyes on Zimbabwe, particuarly since its change in government leadership in November 2017, when President Emmerson Mnangagwa took power from from former… Read more »
December 19, 2018
Mozambique: Debt-Ridden Govt Still Financing Gas Stations
The Filipe Nyusi Nyusi-led government continues financing fuel stations in Mozambique to ensure availability of petrol, diesel, cooking gas and oil, Verdade reports. Read more »
Africa: Reducing Poverty by Visualizing It – African Clock Tracks Progress
As we celebrate the lowest levels of extreme poverty in history, Africa must make sure that our people are not left behind. Read more »
December 11, 2018
Congo-Kinshasa: EU Renews Sanctions Against Top Officials
Despite all the lobbying, the European Union has renewed sanctions against the DR Congo's top officials. Read more »
December 07, 2018
Morocco: Private Sector Eager to Partner with Others Across Africa - Mezouar
Morocco, which the IMF ranks as Africa's sixth largest economy, is the number one investment destination on the continent, according to the Africa Investment Index 2018,… Read more »
December 04, 2018
Africa: Africa Readies for Business Forum 2018 in Egypt
The Business Africa 2018 Forum in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, aims to foster greater regional integration through investments and cross border collaborations. This as Africa works on… Read more »
December 05, 2018
South Africa: Dark Times Ahead? Cash-Strapped Power Utility Needs Massive Govt Bailout
In light of festive season power cuts, Eskom's woes continue to mount. The embattled power utility plans to ask the government to absorb about R100 billion - nearly U.S.$7.2… Read more »
December 03, 2018
South Africa: Glimmer of Hope As Country Exits Recession
South Africa's Statistician-General Risenga Maluleke released the Gross Domestic Product figures in the third quarter 2018, showing a growth rate of 2.2%. Read more »
December 04, 2018
Africa: Rwanda's Kagame Shrewdly Leverages Influence on the African Stage
Rwanda's Paul Kagame is concluding the most consequential presidency of the African Union since the formative years of the institution. The organization's Extraordinary Summit in… Read more »
November 29, 2018
South Africa: Eskom Turns Lights Off With Nationwide Loadshedding
South African energy giant Eskom has embarked on Stage 1 and 2 loadshedding, meaning that it needs to shed up to 2,000 megawatts nationwide, as it faces operational challenges,… Read more »
South Africa: SAA Set for Another Bailout From Govt
South African Airways seems to be well on its way to receiving another bailout after the National Assembly approved a 2018 Special Appropriation Bill, which will allow the national… Read more »
Central African Republic: The U.S.$12 Billion Loan That Wasn't
The Central African Republic was U.S.$ billion richer earlier this week - but only for a while. Read more »
November 28, 2018
South Africa: Zuma Sold Executive Power to Guptas - Former Mining Minister Ramatlhodi
Former mining minister Ngoako Leonard Ramatlhodi is testifying at the State Capture Inquiry lead by retired Judge Raymond Zondo. Read more »
November 26, 2018
Africa: What You Need to Know About Africa's Blue Economy
The Blue Economy is about all activities that make sure we use the ocean sustainably while pursuing economic growth, improved livelihoods and jobs, and a healthy ocean, says the… Read more »