Economy
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Building houses while knocking down gender barriers in Zimbabwe
The pandemic has accelerated generational shifts as more women join the once male-dominated construction industry. Last year, Charity Nyoni walked by a group of ... -
How a communion wine shortage gave birth to an international brand
Linga wine is a small family business in Malawi that punches well above its weight. On a Friday afternoon, an elderly Margaret Ngwira emerges ... -
“Too little for too much”: The story of Uganda’s shrinking Rolex
Higher food prices due to the war in Ukraine have prompted vendors to offer smaller portions, leaving customers with half-empty stomachs. Godfrey Kizito takes ... -
What did we learn from South Africa’s exhaustive state capture commission?
A four-year investigation has revealed the scope and nature of corruption like never before. South Africa’s judicial commission into state capture, known as the ... -
Austerity is not the answer to Africa’s colliding challenges
Countries are cutting billions in spending at a time when they should be investing massively in public services and decent jobs. In a continent ... -
There is a better way to avoid tax avoidance
Tax simplification would level the playing field between tax authorities and multinationals by relying on easily verifiable standards. With one of highest rates of ... -
The (surprisingly political) cost of a goat in Burundi
Critics say state-backed farming cooperatives have become a tool for recruiting people into the ruling party and are sowing division. When Jean Niyangabo, 33, ... -
Will Africa really be “Europe’s next gas station”?
While some producers may benefit from Europe’s scramble for non-Russian oil and gas, the reality is unlikely to match the hype. Russia’s invasion of ... -
Caring about conservation is not enough. We need to make it pay
Local groups know how to protect nature and support local communities, but they need help with realistic funding and commercial expertise. With climate change ...
