Fair warning
The cost of diabetes treatment could triple to US$59.3 billion by 2030 if GDP rates double. A study conducted... Read more
8 Aug, 2017
Staple grounds
Côte d’Ivoire and Ethiopia are anticipated to be the main drivers of Africa’s agricultural sector. These countries are also... Read more
1 Aug, 2017
Time to launch
More than 70% of African tech start-ups are generating revenue, 23% of which raise approximately US$50 000 a year. This... Read more
1 Aug, 2017
On the double
An app developed by two Kenyans is poised to change the way the country accesses emergency services. Described as... Read more
1 Aug, 2017
Paying the price
Cybercriminals have been upping the ante since 2015 by increasing ransom values threefold. According to a report by the... Read more
25 Jul, 2017
Bearing fruit
West African plants sought out by wild chimpanzees to ease ailments ranging from worm infestations to bacterial infections could... Read more
25 Jul, 2017
Firm foundation
Estimates suggest there are more than 10 000 Chinese-owned firms operating in Africa today – 90% of which are... Read more
25 Jul, 2017
Taking flight
This year, South Africa’s drone industry is expected to contribute ZAR2 billion to the country’s economy, while creating more... Read more
18 Jul, 2017
On the dot
There are currently 5.1 million domain names associated with Africa, earning the continent US$52 million every year. A study... Read more
18 Jul, 2017
Out of the woods
Estimates suggest that Ethiopia loses 92 000 ha of forest annually, while just 20 000 ha are being replaced.... Read more
18 Jul, 2017
