Sending a message
Four hundred and fifty million. That’s the number of tweets recorded in 2015 by Egypt – the most active African... Read more
12 Apr, 2016
Risky business
While development of Africa’s natural resources such as oil, gas and minerals are important for the continent’s growth, it... Read more
12 Apr, 2016
Info april
5 Apr, 2016
Nosing around
The Gambian pouched rat – or Cricetomys gambianu – has a highly sensitive nose that has helped clear more... Read more
5 Apr, 2016
What’s all the buzz about?
The key to unlocking cures for a series of diseases may well lie in the humble African fruit fly. Normally,... Read more
5 Apr, 2016
Room with a view
Ethiopians living abroad are building luxury hotels in their home country, significantly boosting the coffee-producing nation’s tourism sector. The... Read more
5 Apr, 2016
Stay connected
Increased access to wireless technology in Africa has given rise to the concept of mobile health, resulting in the... Read more
29 Mar, 2016
Up to speed
In 2015, an application for a new loan was made by Kenyans every eight seconds, resulting in nearly 4 million... Read more
29 Mar, 2016
Leading the way
Across Africa, nearly 30% of mining companies that haven’t yet invested in next-generation technology plan to feed capital into... Read more
29 Mar, 2016
In for a penny
Mobile-money payments have taken off and found success in many parts of Africa. However, another cashless system making its... Read more
22 Mar, 2016
