Most efforts in Africa to date have been financially supported and driven from outside the continent.
Development
Politics and Society What drove Asia’s economic success stories, and what should Africa emulate?
With the right leadership, mindset and policies African countries can achieve, even exceed, the growth and development successes of Asian counterparts.
Politics and Society Nigeria was once an indisputable leader in Africa: what happened?
Nigeria’s pre-eminent position in Africa, lost to corruption and political patronage over the years, can be regained by putting its house in order.
Politics and Society Why is used clothing popular across Africa? We found out in Malawi
There are significant economic and social pull factors behind the popularity of used clothing.
Politics and Society African countries with the highest percentage of women business owners
Mastercard’s annual Index of Women in Entrepreneurs (MIWE) provides invaluable insights into the progress and achievements of women in business and brings to the forefront the broad set of variables propelling the fast rate of female entrepreneurship globally.
Politics and Society From Arsenal to PSG Rwanda is doubling down deals to promote tourism
Rwanda’s Development Board has secured a second major strategic deal to promote its tourism industry. This time the country’s promotion drive Visit Rwanda will be featured on the kit of French soccer club, Paris St. Germain (PSG) and throughout stadium branding.
Arts and Culture “Floating, Flying”: The Second Artists Xchange Series highlights the Ateker region
The second project from The Artists Xchange, ‘Floating and Flying’ features a collaboration among Kenyan artists Margy Modo from Karamoja, Elizabeth Korikel from Turkana and Chebet Mutai from Nairobi. The project focuses and highlights the historically marginalised Ateker region.
Politics and Society Zimbabwean company sows the country’s first legal crop of hemp
The Zimbabwe Industrial Hemp Trust (ZIHT) has planted the country’s first authorised hemp crop at a prison in Harare in the wake of the government legalising the production of industrial hemp. Hemp can be refined into a variety of commercial items, including paper, textiles, and clothing.
Politics and Society Transitional Council appoints Neemat Abdullah Khair as Sudan’s first female Chief Justice
Sudan has appointed its first female Chief Justice Neemat Abdullah Kheir. Her appointment comes as the country looks to transition into a full democracy. The historic appointment is being celebrated as a progressive step towards gender equality.