Africa’s Fashion Industry: Challenges, Opportunities
The world seems to be fascinated by African culture and design. So why isn’t the fashion industry on the continent blowing Paris out of...
Africa’s Booming Tech Landscape
Africa’s booming technology scene now counts more than 400 tech hubs that range from software engineering to mobile money to blockchain technology, with at...
Powering Africa’s Transformation
Africa has a bright future ahead of it. Productivity and growth will improve as African economies continue to place more emphasis on services and...
Africa’s Enticing Real Estate Market
Stakeholders in Africa’s exploding real estate market will gather this month in Johannesburg, South Africa, to discuss critical issues related to investing, view project...
Investment Surges In Digital Startups
In 2015, German pharma Merck KGaA launched a digital health accelerator in Nairobi, Kenya, its first such accelerator outside Germany.
“Africa is one of the...
Oyster Harvesting A Boon To Women in The Gambia
Harvesting oysters has become an economic savior for local women in The Gambia. Not only have female harvesters been able to improve their economic...
Lactose-Intolerant Americans Spur Ivory Coast Cashew-Farm Boom
Salty-snack junkies, the lactose-intolerant and lovers of Asian food are providing an economic boost for farmers in the northern provinces of Ivory Coast.
The West...
Encouragement For Renewable Energy Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa
Renewable energy projects in sub-Saharan Africa received welcome encouragement during this year’s Africa Energy Forum in London, when projects from Nigeria, Madagascar and Sierra...
Africa Seeks Control Of Its Textile Industry
Africa’s textile industry is a complex one. It has lots of promise, but many factors hinder it from reaching its full potential.
In an interview...
Accelerating Local Pharmaceutical Production
Ethiopia is offering tax-free loans for up to five years, along with 100 percent exemption on customs duty for imports on capital goods, to...
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Sino-Africa Relations: An Elder’s View
I am sick and tired of being sick and tired of complaints that China is taking advantage of Africans even as it provides money...
