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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…

Solutions to TB and HIV benefit all of us, North and South

By Monicah Otieno, PhD. In the west of Kenya, near the shores of Lake Victoria, where I come from, a…

African startups making an impact in agriculture  

Startups are gaining prominence and significance on the African content. It was reported that in 2020, there were an estimated…

The key to unlocking Africa’s economic potential

Fostering intra-African integration and removing trade barriers will be critical to Africa’s coming economic transformation. Two agreements, in particular, promise…

Why group buying is a game changer in Ghana’s real estate

With Ghana on its way to economic resurgence, exploring different options to reach your life’s goals are highly critical to…

Equal opportunities: Securing the roles of the future for the next generation in Africa

Equality is defined as ‘the state of being equal, especially in status, rights or opportunities’ but the digital divide is…

Africa’s shifting economic paradigm

Before the outbreak of COVID-19, Africa experienced 25 years of uninterrupted economic expansion, prompting analysts to proclaim that the continent’s growth momentum…

Zimbabwe as the new carbon frontier: dangers ahead

As African nations rush to capitalize on carbon markets, will these initiatives truly benefit local communities and the climate, or…

The Singapore influence on Rwanda’s development approach

Shaun Jayaratnam explore the fascinating parallels and lessons that can shape Rwanda's future in a rapidly changing world.

Why East Africa is leaving Southern Africa behind

Elsabé Loots explores the differing economic trajectories and their implications for both regions, emphasizing the impact of regional dynamics and…