One of Europe’s best selling Chinese electric vehicle brands, BYD, launched a showroom in Zambia in September – its fourth market in Africa
South Africa stands out as a country that strongly defends democracy
Health authorities say vaccines will mostly be donated, or, when available, be bought via negotiated deals with drugmakers, but with different budgets
Diamonds account for 30% of the country’s economy, but lab-grown gems mean less demand for ones dug out of the soil
It is more a case of green colonialism, with the continent threatened by water conflicts, land grabs and endangered biodiversity while foreign powers reap the benefits
Agra’s drive for a ‘green revolution’ has reduced crop diversity, created a dependency on commercial seeds and fertiliser and increased vulnerability to drought
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Severe drought brought a farming village to its knees, but unresolved conflict is its biggest threat
Companies owned by global investment firms mine Africa and take the profits. Cash-strapped governments then borrow from the same firms at high interest
US peace talks to end the 16-month war in the country have yielded no concrete results
The continent asked for more say in global health decisions after Covid. It now has that. The mpox declaration is a test of this new power
Over the past few months, many government critics, including opposition leaders and journalists, have been jailed or forced into exile
To realise its digital potential, Africa must focus on several practical steps like investment in renewable energy sources
The global market for DCs is projected to reach $517.2bn by 2030, with Africa contributing less than 2% of the global colocation supply
A security guard’s claims that he was tortured by cops have shone a spotlight on the country’s dysfunctional police oversight agency
By addressing investment challenges, improving infrastructure, reforming regulations, and nurturing talent, we can unlock Africa’s digital potential
What Africa could gain from the Summit of the Future to nurture good governance on the continent.
The pens are running out in public hospitals because of Novo Nordisk’s decision to stop supplying it to the health department
With remarkable creativity, Kenyans used technology to organise nationwide protests. The state’s digital response has been equally remarkable, but for all the wrong reasons
But realising this vision requires overcoming significant problems, from securing financing to developing robust policy frameworks and fostering visionary leadership
South Africa is also playing a leading role during negotiations for climate policies, and is using its position to advance conversations for the whole of Africa
It is rumoured that the Kremlin could dispatch reinforcements to the Sahel to sustain its influence
Both sides are accused of war crimes, and millions of people have been displaced and face famine in 14 areas of civil war in the country
The international community can support the continent through, for example, the transfer of technology to enable drugs and vaccines to be produced on African soil
The continent will make significant gains by fast-tracking this sector through investment and skills development
Never before in its 121-year history had a stage in the Tour de France been won by a black African, until the Eritrean did it
Clean energy offers a viable solution that can drive economic growth, improve quality of life and protect the environment
More than 800 people have been killed in 200 accidents involving petrol tankers since 2018
The mobile courts introduced during the Covid pandemic have remained, but defence lawyers and their clients don’t agree they are fair
Tanzania is banking on its natural resources during the global transition to clean energy, but analysts warn there are dangers ahead
With 65 percent of the population aged under 30, Kagame is the only leader most Rwandans have ever known
Salimah Valiani’s beautiful, insightful anthology explores Johannesburg and its inhabitants
Nduduzo Makhathini unpacks the philosophy and traditions behind his new album