Economy
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Code Red for Africa’s Blue Economy
Coastal and marine resources will be central to the food, energy, and jobs, so long as the right strategies are put in place. It ... -
Zimbabwe’s diamonds bring wealth for a few, despair for many
The arrival of huge mining corporations has left thousands in Marange feeling like prisoners in their own ancestral land. Trevor Kusena, 19, struggles to ... -
How the Russia-Ukraine conflict could drive up food prices in Africa
African countries import billions worth of global grains and oilseed from Russia and Ukraine. Prices have already been soaring. “No man qualifies as a ... -
Rwanda’s economic plans have fallen short. The answer? Listen.
Low trust and lack of accountability are holding Rwanda back. Dialogue and opening up are in everyone’s interests. In 2000, Rwanda embarked on a ... -
What could a non-China-centric US Africa policy look like?
A reimagination of US Africa policy is currently underway. How can it look beyond China and prioritise African needs? If speeches by senior politicians ... -
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 ... -
Nigeria’s tech sector needs recruits. Young people need jobs. And yet…
Why are young Nigerians struggling to get jobs in its booming tech sector? Over the past decade, Lagos, Nigeria’s swarming economic capital, has seen ... -
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 ... -
Why Africa needs to make financial inclusion its 2022 priority
Three reasons that African governments must do more, better and faster, to ensure people have access to financial services. Tchala Dahana is a 41-year-old ... -
Africa’s quest for food security must be premised on continent’s realities
While there’s an urgent need to improve productivity, emphasis should be laid on ridding the food systems of inequality. Lately, there have been quite ...
