Josefina Bonsundy speaks to Gift about his passion for science, his research and the place of science in the African continent.
Advancing Africa through science
Africa is rarely perceived as a hub of science and innovation. Yet, the story of Zimbabwean Scientist Dr Gift Mehlana is testament to the existing talent, resilience and excellence that exists in the African continent.
A plan to end malaria in Africa
By Jean Kaseya Despite being preventable and curable, malaria has continued to claim African lives. In 2023, the continent accounted…
Remembering Nick Kotch, a journalist, mentor and Africanist
I received with great sadness the news that Nicholas Mark Kotch, one of the most distinguished and principled journalists to…
How Africa should negotiate with Trump
In a recent interview, Fox News anchor Bret Baier asked Félix Tshisekedi, the president of the Democratic Republic of the…
Lessons on building a successful business in Emerging Markets
I have spent most of my career building businesses across emerging markets—Africa, Central Asia, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and…