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
Fighting chance
Angola is punctuated by armoured-vehicle wrecks and weaponry that is no longer used, even though its civil war ended more than 10... Read more
7 Mar, 2016
Special insight
Approximately 21 000 school children in Kenya’s Trans-Nzoia county have been screened for visual impairment, with the help of a smartphone... Read more
7 Mar, 2016
Hit after hit
Africa’s first legal, home-grown music-downloads platform was recently launched in Senegal. Its mission: to promote the continent’s artists and... Read more
7 Mar, 2016
Lighten the load
While rail freight is more cost-effective over long distances, road transportation remains the most convenient and flexible means of... Read more
3 Nov, 2015
On the record
The roll-out of smart meters could prove fundamental in helping electricity utilities keep track of consumers’ energy consumption.
1 Nov, 2015
Solid work
In line with an increase in public infrastructure, the growing demand for cement in sub-Saharan Africa is prompting greater... Read more
20 Oct, 2015
Broadening the horizons
African stock exchanges are attracting more investors and diversified financial instruments, as well as foreign interest.
20 Oct, 2015
Waste not, want not
Recycling is not only crucial in that it protects the environment, it's also a great opportunity for job creation.
20 Oct, 2015
Money in hand
Small businesses in Africa’s informal settlements and rural areas are turning to mobile point-of-sale payment devices.
20 Oct, 2015
