editorial

Anti-pollution drive

Electric motorcycles have been deployed across Kenya in a pilot project to help the country combat air pollution. Ninety-nine... Read more
16 Mar, 2021

By the book

Five African initiatives focused on improving access to education during COVID-19 have each received a US$170 000 grant. The... Read more
16 Mar, 2021

Oil change

Uganda is hoping to double its annual production of palm oil with the development of a second plantation. The... Read more
9 Mar, 2021

On the move

Students in Kenya now have access to a mobile payment platform to better manage their loans and bursaries. The... Read more
9 Mar, 2021

Island getaway

Seychelles has announced that its borders are set to be re-opened to international visitors – a move much welcomed... Read more
8 Mar, 2021

Good jab

Côte d’Ivoire has become the second country to take delivery of COVID-19 vaccines through the COVAX initiative. Reuters reports... Read more
2 Mar, 2021

Back on line

Nigeria is set to commence work this quarter on a complete overhaul of its Port Harcourt oil refinery, which... Read more
2 Mar, 2021

Border benefits

Burundi and Rwanda are going ahead with plans to build a multi-purpose dam on a river running between the... Read more
2 Mar, 2021

Even flow

Farmers and residents in northern Namibia can look forward to a more reliable supply of drinking water as utility... Read more
23 Feb, 2021

Cold case

South Africa’s ability to distribute COVID-19 vaccines at the very low temperatures required by health authorities has taken a... Read more
23 Feb, 2021