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Zimbabwe sees rise in crypto-trading, and crypto-scams
Inflation and distrust in the banking industry make cryptocurrencies particularly attractive to Zimbabweans. But many are unaware of the risks. When her sister ... -
Rwanda: A force for good in Mozambique’s “War on Terror”?
While Rwandan troops have helped stabilise the Cabo Delgado conflict, some are concerned by the lack of transparency around their involvement. In July 2021, ... -
Could two troubled airlines’ pan-African partnership work?
The potential risks and rewards of the South African Airways and Kenya Airways’ joint vision. There are very few profitable African airlines. Those operating ... -
The forgotten, cascading crisis in Madagascar
The world’s first famine caused by climate change rather than conflict continues amid insufficient domestic and global attention. As it enters 2022, Madagascar continues ... -
Archiving micro-kindnesses and everyday heroism in South Africa
2021 has been a hard year in South Africa and everyday people have taken strain. But it’s easy to forget that, amidst the multitude ... -
The good, the bad and the alarming: Hichilema’s first 100 days in Zambia
The new president’s first 100 days have seen a combination of promising steps and worrying tendencies. Today marks exactly 100 days since Hakainde Hichilema ... -
Mauritius insists Covid is under control. Hospitals tell a different story
Is the government hugely undercounting and understating its Covid surge? Officially, Mauritius has recorded 21,325 positive cases and 457 deaths from Covid-19, as of ... -
Rich countries can’t 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 it. As southern African ... -
What did we learn from South Africa’s local elections?
The 2021 elections saw both turnout and the ANC vote drop to record lows. Small parties meanwhile collectively doubled their vote. On 1 November, ...
