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I have always loved what I do—and I take pride in doing it well. But I’ve never allowed work to come at the expense of what matters most: my family.…

Sports tourism: The key to economic development in Africa

Sports tourism can provide opportunities to jump start tourism and travel economy post COVID-19, harness community togetherness, accelerate cultural and…

For Africa’s Manufacturers, Going Green May Offer Profits

The days of smokestack economies are slowly winding down. As evidence of climate change mounts and governments take urgent action…

For Africa’s Manufacturers, Going Green May Offer Profits

The days of smokestack economies are slowly winding down. As evidence of climate change mounts and governments take urgent action…

Small cannabis producers the losers in policy changes across Africa

Cannabis is a drug crop with a long history in Africa. Alongside coca and opium poppy, it has been subjected to international control for…

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How the COVID-19 shock has impacted food security in Africa

The COVID-19 shock has derailed gains made towards achieving food security in Africa and around the world.

To win in 2023, Zimbabwe’s opposition will have to court the military

An alliance with the military may be distasteful, but it maybe be necessary to realise political change in Zimbabwe

Slow start to Africa’s free trade deal. Is is a problem?

To sustain momentum after the AfCFTA’s January launch, traders must be kept in the loop about why implementation is slow.

Accountability and aid in Ethiopia

With no sign that Ethiopia’s civil war will end anytime soon, the US and its partners must take action where…

Biden’s summit for democracy: what Africa needs to bring to the table

Seventeen African countries have been invited by US president Joe Biden to join nearly 100 other invitees for a virtual…

Zambian leader Hichilema’s first 100 days: The good, the bad and the alarming

By Sishuwa Sishuwa Hakainde Hichilema last week completed 100 days since he was inaugurated as president of Zambia. After a decade and…

What lies behind Mozambique’s failure to find lasting peace and true democracy

This is not unique to Mozambique. Independence wars in Africa were in many instances followed by civil conflict. This was…

Rich countries should not feign shock if the next variant goes undetected

South Africa’s openness helps the world’s pandemic response. The Global North’s rejection of WHO advice in imposing travel bans endangers…

Omicron: five steps to avoid, 10 to take immediately

Shabir A. Madhi South Africa reacted with outrage to travel bans, first triggered by the UK, imposed on it in…

New COVID-19 variant Omicron will be felt in countries where fewer are vaccinated

The new coronavirus variant seems highly transmissible, but the big question is whether it causes severe disease. Either way, poorer…