Kenya’s upcoming elections could be the beginning of a shift from ethnic to class and issue-based politics.
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Politics and Society Africa faces hard knocks as rich countries take manufacturing back home
Companies are moving their production back to developed countries. This is jeopardising the decades-long progress in global poverty reduction.
Politics and Society A few hitches for Hichilema
The honeymoon for Zambia’s president is almost over, and his handling of tough economic challenges will be the test.
Politics and Society MPost to expand to South Africa, Rwanda, Uganda for e-commerce business
Kenyan startup Taz Technologies, the firm behind digitised mail service technology application MPost, has announced plans to speed up its expansion into the Sub-Saharan region to tap into opportunities presented by the implementation of the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).
Politics and Society Why, 31 years after independence, Namibians aren’t in a festive mood
The legitimacy of SWAPO, the former liberation movement that has governed since 1990, has been eroded amid growing corruption and a deepening economic crisis.
Politics and Society Tanzanian election leaves a highly polarised society with an uncertain future
Magufuli took a populist approach in trying to woo voters away from an invigorated opposition, and when that didn’t work he reported to oppressive tactics.
Politics and Society Zimbabwe’s restrictions on mobile money transfers are a blow to financial inclusion
Stringent restrictions could stifle innovation among mobile money operators and hinder access to financial services.
Politics and Society Trump and Biden clash in chaotic debate – experts react on the court, race and election integrity
They shouted, they interrupted, they insulted – and not entirely in equal measure. But Biden and Trump also touched on the issues occasionally. Our panel of experts analyzed three key exchanges.
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.