Nicola-Jane

Making history

Eritrea is one of the poorest and most isolated countries in Africa, yet its array of modernist architecture is among the largest globally,... Read more
1 Mar, 2016

Watch this space

A pay-as-you-go home solar-energy system was introduced to low-income earners in rural Kenya around four years ago, providing approximately 300... Read more
1 Mar, 2016

Within limits

Cross-border trade is crucial to the continent’s development – and Africa needs more of it. However, intra-continental investment and business... Read more
16 Feb, 2016

A flying start

Drones are at it again. Above and beyond their general uses, they have proven highly efficient in wildlife surveillance in... Read more
16 Feb, 2016

All systems go

In mining development, accurate and reliable geological and mineral data is critical in highlighting known mineralisation and reducing initial... Read more
16 Feb, 2016

Strong medicine

Traditional healers are well placed to provide much-needed healthcare to Africa’s communities. But are they adequately equipped and trained... Read more
11 Feb, 2016

All aboard

African SMEs are looking to outsourced IT and cloud solutions to run their businesses, creating opportunities for local tech... Read more
11 Feb, 2016

Keeping it real

Counterfeit electronic devices, especially mobile phones, have plagued African markets but now countries are taking a stand.
11 Feb, 2016

Benchmark returns

They may be relatively new to markets but exchange traded funds are fast becoming the go-to of the global... Read more
11 Feb, 2016

Joining forces

Business and government need to work closely together to develop many large infrastructure projects on the continent.
11 Feb, 2016