World

Military rule is on the rise in Africa – nothing good came from it in the past

Samuel Fury Childs Daly, University of Chicago In the last few years, there has been a spate of military... Read more

21 Nov, 2024

News

What will Trump 2.0 mean for Africa?

Lagos – What does US president-elect Donald Trump’s imminent return to the White House mean for Africa, a continent... Read more

21 Nov, 2024

Countries

Lookman, Williams among candidates for African award

Johannesburg — Nigeria striker Ademola Lookman and South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams were among five stars shortlisted on Monday... Read more

19 Nov, 2024

Business

Ramaphosa stresses ‘just transition’ in SA’s shift to renewable energy

Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised the need for a “just transition” as South Africa shifts towards... Read more

18 Nov, 2024

Business

As Trump returns, African exporters torn between hope and horror

Johannesburg – Citrus growers in South Africa are among the businesses most nervous that duty-and-quota-free exports to the United... Read more

14 Nov, 2024

Countries

Four out of five people in Africa use wood for cooking: a transition to clean fuels would cut emissions and save lives, a model for Nigeria shows

Maria Yetano Roche, University of Wuppertal and Temilade Sesan, University of Ibadan Four in every five people in Africa... Read more

13 Nov, 2024

World

What Trump’s re-election could mean for Africa

Lagos – During his first term as US president, Donald Trump sparked outrage over his remarks about African nations,... Read more

11 Nov, 2024

World

Electric vehicles in Africa: what’s needed to grow the sector

MJ (Thinus) Booysen, Stellenbosch University and Joubert Van Eeden, Stellenbosch University In sub-Saharan Africa, high levels of particulate matter... Read more

11 Nov, 2024

Companies

IFC investments of $14bn target 45 African countries

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) committed a total investment of US$14.2 billion in private-sector projects in 45 African countries in... Read more

5 Nov, 2024

Companies

IMF isn’t doing enough to support Africa: billions could be made available through special drawing rights

Kevin P. Gallagher, Boston University and Abebe Shimeles, University of Cape Town At the 2021 UN Climate Summit, Barbados... Read more

5 Nov, 2024