JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is the “last hope” for Africa's most advanced economy, but his government must turn ...
Wednesday 31 July 2019
Ramaphosa is 'last hope' for South Africa, Chinese diplomat says - Reuters
Ramaphosa is 'last hope' for South Africa, Chinese diplomat says Reuters
Is Africa the Luxury Industry's Next Golden Continent? - WWD
Is Africa the Luxury Industry's Next Golden Continent? WWD
The continent is experiencing a creative surge, and Bernard Arnault is among those paying attention.
Is Africa the Luxury Industry's Next Golden Continent? - WWD
Is Africa the Luxury Industry's Next Golden Continent? WWD
The continent is experiencing a creative surge, and Bernard Arnault is among those paying attention.
The avocado strategy: how Africa aims to rebalance trade with China - South China Morning Post
The avocado strategy: how Africa aims to rebalance trade with China South China Morning Post
When more than 50 African countries took part in the first China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo in China in June, they were on a mission: to tap into the ...
Going Back to Africa a blessing: Blacks who live, work and play on the continentsay returning to the Motherland is beautiful - FinalCall.com News
Going Back to Africa a blessing: Blacks who live, work and play on the continentsay returning to the Motherland is beautiful FinalCall.com News
Black & Abroad is a platform for Black travelers that encourages them to visit various countries on the African continent. Photo: courtesy of @Kanayakine ...
During Africa trip, Tacko Fall learned from Joel Embiid and Dikembe Mutombo - The Boston Globe
During Africa trip, Tacko Fall learned from Joel Embiid and Dikembe Mutombo The Boston Globe
Celtics rookie Tacko Fall was part of the NBA delegation that spent four days in Senegal training some of Africa's top 17-and-under basketball players as part of ...
South Africa jobless tally heaps pressure on Ramaphosa - Financial Times
South Africa jobless tally heaps pressure on Ramaphosa Financial Times
The economic challenge facing President Cyril Ramaphosa was laid bare as South Africa's unemployment rate rose to its highest in more than a decade and the ...
Improving Dental Care for Children in Africa One Toothbrush at a Time - Rutgers Today
Improving Dental Care for Children in Africa One Toothbrush at a Time Rutgers Today
In Africa, toothbrushing is not a priority for families struggling to survive, and dental care is often nonexistent, says Thobile Mushwana. “They don't see the ...
Major Smuggler of Immigrants from Mideast, Africa, etc. Arrested in Costa Rica - Immigration Blog
Major Smuggler of Immigrants from Mideast, Africa, etc. Arrested in Costa Rica Immigration Blog
Reuters is reporting the bust of a major Costa Rica and Panama human smuggling operation "suspected of smuggling migrants from Africa, Asia and the ...
This Is the Best Safari Destination Outside of Africa - Forbes
This Is the Best Safari Destination Outside of Africa Forbes
While Africa is an obvious draw for safari-seekers, the island country of Sri Lanka is a lesser-known destination ripe for safari lovers. In addition to wildlife treks, ...
"Largest Acquisition By Payment Service Provider In Africa," Says Kenya's DPO Of PayFast Purchase - Forbes
"Largest Acquisition By Payment Service Provider In Africa," Says Kenya's DPO Of PayFast Purchase Forbes
In a major investment that builds on Africa's growing fintech sector, Kenya's DPO Group has bought PayFast, one of South Africa's biggest payment processors.
What are the US's intentions in Africa? - BBC News
What are the US's intentions in Africa? BBC News
The United States has been losing influence in Africa - but its top diplomat to the continent wants to turn this around. "For too long when investors have knocked ...
Why China Is Taking over Africa's Resources One Country at a Time - The National Interest Online
Why China Is Taking over Africa's Resources One Country at a Time The National Interest Online
Africa is on the cusp of a new period in its history, its renaissance. Freed from centuries of colonialism and neo-imperialism, Africa has the opportunity to become ...
PolyMet owner feels pain of Africa risk, cobalt price fall - Star Tribune
PolyMet owner feels pain of Africa risk, cobalt price fall Star Tribune
Glencore, the majority owner of PolyMet, is facing a $350 million hit after cobalt prices halved and has begun an overhaul of its underperforming Africa business, ...
Tuesday 30 July 2019
Ramaphosa is 'last hope' for South Africa, Chinese diplomat says - Reuters
Ramaphosa is 'last hope' for South Africa, Chinese diplomat says Reuters
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is the “last hope” for Africa's most advanced economy, but his government must turn ...
Largest African Food Retailer Jumps Most Since 1997 After Gains - Bloomberg
Largest African Food Retailer Jumps Most Since 1997 After Gains Bloomberg
Shoprite Holdings Ltd. rallied the most in 22 years after Africa's largest food retailer said second-half sales climbed as it took market share.
Maritime Security and Trade Key to Africa Determining its Own Destiny - The Maritime Executive
Maritime Security and Trade Key to Africa Determining its Own Destiny The Maritime Executive
Despite the seismic shocks of globalization which offer both opportunities and threats to the global...
Cooking to connection across South Africa's cultural divide - PBS NewsHour
Cooking to connection across South Africa's cultural divide PBS NewsHour
This year marks the 25th anniversary of democratic rule in South Africa. A new generation of black South Africans, who grew up free of the restrictions of ...
Africa's Fintech Investment Quadrupled To $357m In 2018 - Forbes
Africa's Fintech Investment Quadrupled To $357m In 2018 Forbes
Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the fastest-growing investment zones for financial technology firms over the last 12 to 18 months, according to new GSMA research.
South Africa's ANC says central bank nationalization won't affect... - Reuters
South Africa's ANC says central bank nationalization won't affect... Reuters
The plans of South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) to nationalize the central bank will be implemented responsibly and will not affect the ...
Europe's Future Will Be Decided in North Africa - Council on Foreign Relations
Europe's Future Will Be Decided in North Africa Council on Foreign Relations
The United States should stop treating the region as secondary to the rest of the Middle East.
Jumia partners Vivo Energy to deliver at pick-up stations - Quartz Africa
Jumia partners Vivo Energy to deliver at pick-up stations Quartz Africa
The promise of e-commerce across Africa has, so far, been partly held up by the logistical challenges of delivery. Jumia, the largest operator in Africa, is taking ...
Baseline study on disaster recovery in Africa - Transitioning from relief to recovery - World - ReliefWeb
Baseline study on disaster recovery in Africa - Transitioning from relief to recovery - World ReliefWeb
Strengthening national capacities in recovery management and setting up the enabling institutional, policy and financial frameworks for inclusive, effective and ...
Largest African Food Retailer Jumps Most Since 1997 After Gains - Bloomberg
Largest African Food Retailer Jumps Most Since 1997 After Gains Bloomberg
Shoprite Holdings Ltd. rallied the most in 22 years after Africa's largest food retailer said second-half sales climbed as it took market share.
Maritime Security and Trade Key to Africa Determining its Own Destiny - The Maritime Executive
Maritime Security and Trade Key to Africa Determining its Own Destiny The Maritime Executive
Despite the seismic shocks of globalization which offer both opportunities and threats to the global...
Europe's Future Will Be Decided in North Africa - Council on Foreign Relations
Europe's Future Will Be Decided in North Africa Council on Foreign Relations
The United States should stop treating the region as secondary to the rest of the Middle East.
Jumia partners Vivo Energy to deliver at pick-up stations - Quartz Africa
Jumia partners Vivo Energy to deliver at pick-up stations Quartz Africa
The promise of e-commerce across Africa has, so far, been partly held up by the logistical challenges of delivery. Jumia, the largest operator in Africa, is taking ...
Largest African Food Retailer Jumps Most Since 1997 After Gains - Bloomberg
Largest African Food Retailer Jumps Most Since 1997 After Gains Bloomberg
Shoprite Holdings Ltd. rallied the most in 22 years after Africa's largest food retailer said second-half sales climbed as it took market share.
Europe's Future Will Be Decided in North Africa - Council on Foreign Relations
Europe's Future Will Be Decided in North Africa Council on Foreign Relations
The United States should stop treating the region as secondary to the rest of the Middle East.
Jumia partners Vivo Energy to deliver at pick-up stations - Quartz Africa
Jumia partners Vivo Energy to deliver at pick-up stations Quartz Africa
The promise of e-commerce across Africa has, so far, been partly held up by the logistical challenges of delivery. Jumia, the largest operator in Africa, is taking ...
Largest African Food Retailer Jumps Most Since 1997 After Gains - Bloomberg
Largest African Food Retailer Jumps Most Since 1997 After Gains Bloomberg
Shoprite Holdings Ltd. rallied the most in 22 years after Africa's largest food retailer said second-half sales climbed as it took market share.
Jumia partners Vivo Energy to deliver at pick-up stations - Quartz Africa
Jumia partners Vivo Energy to deliver at pick-up stations Quartz Africa
The promise of e-commerce across Africa has, so far, been partly held up by the logistical challenges of delivery. Jumia, the largest operator in Africa, is taking ...
The Democratic Candidates on Africa's Growing Population - Council on Foreign Relations
The Democratic Candidates on Africa's Growing Population Council on Foreign Relations
CFR invited the Democratic candidates to articulate their positions on twelve critical foreign policy issues before the second set of presidential de…
Largest African Food Retailer Jumps Most Since 1997 After Gains - Bloomberg
Largest African Food Retailer Jumps Most Since 1997 After Gains Bloomberg
Shoprite Holdings Ltd. rallied the most in 22 years after Africa's largest food retailer said second-half sales climbed as it took market share.
The Future of Work in Africa: The Roles of Skills, Informality, and Social Protection in Unleashing the Promise of Digital Technologies for All - World Bank Group
The Future of Work in Africa: The Roles of Skills, Informality, and Social Protection in Unleashing the Promise of Digital Technologies for All World Bank Group
A new World Bank report says Sub-Saharan African countries could benefit from well-harnessed technological adoption.
Europe's Future Will Be Decided in North Africa - Council on Foreign Relations
Europe's Future Will Be Decided in North Africa Council on Foreign Relations
The United States should stop treating the region as secondary to the rest of the Middle East.
Jumia partners Vivo Energy to deliver at pick-up stations - Quartz Africa
Jumia partners Vivo Energy to deliver at pick-up stations Quartz Africa
The promise of e-commerce across Africa has, so far, been partly held up by the logistical challenges of delivery. Jumia, the largest operator in Africa, is taking ...
Monday 29 July 2019
Botswana recognizes LGBTQ rights, leading the way in southern Africa - The Conversation - Canada
Botswana recognizes LGBTQ rights, leading the way in southern Africa The Conversation - Canada
Botswana is a small country by population, but a big one by its role in the history of multi-party democracy and human rights in southern Africa. Botswana ...
Jumia partners Vivo Energy to deliver at pick-up stations - Quartz Africa
Jumia partners Vivo Energy to deliver at pick-up stations Quartz Africa
The promise of e-commerce across Africa has, so far, been partly held up by the logistical challenges of delivery. Jumia, the largest operator in Africa, is taking ...
Africa’s Amazon Looks to Solve Addresses Problem With Vivo Tieup - Bloomberg
Africa’s Amazon Looks to Solve Addresses Problem With Vivo Tieup Bloomberg
Jumia Technologies AG's plan to expand its online retail and trading platform in less developed parts of Africa has long had one significant challenge: A lack of ...
A chef cooks her way to connecting across South African cultural divide - PBS NewsHour
A chef cooks her way to connecting across South African cultural divide PBS NewsHour
This year marks the 25th anniversary of democratic rule in South Africa. A new generation of black South Africans, who grew up free of the restrictions of ...
Jumia partners Vivo Energy to deliver at pick-up stations - Quartz Africa
Jumia partners Vivo Energy to deliver at pick-up stations Quartz Africa
The promise of e-commerce across Africa has, so far, been partly held up by the logistical challenges of delivery. Jumia, the largest operator in Africa, is taking ...
African smoke is fertilizing Amazon rainforest and oceans: Research has important implications to better understand Earth's climate - Science Daily
African smoke is fertilizing Amazon rainforest and oceans: Research has important implications to better understand Earth's climate Science Daily
A new study found that smoke from fires in Africa may be the most important source of a key nutrient -- phosphorus -- that acts as a fertilizer in the Amazon ...
Ramaphosa is 'last hope' for South Africa, Chinese diplomat says - Reuters
Ramaphosa is 'last hope' for South Africa, Chinese diplomat says Reuters
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is the “last hope” for Africa's most advanced economy, but his government must turn ...
Nigerian artist Ben Enwonwu's discovered portrait worth $200,000 - Quartz Africa
Nigerian artist Ben Enwonwu's discovered portrait worth $200,000 Quartz Africa
Imagine finding an almost-forgotten portrait of your mother in your family house, doing a Google search on the artist's name and discovering that what you own is ...
Nigerian artist Ben Enwonwu's discovered portrait worth $200,000 - Quartz Africa
Nigerian artist Ben Enwonwu's discovered portrait worth $200,000 Quartz Africa
Imagine finding an almost-forgotten portrait of your mother in your family house, doing a Google search on the artist's name and discovering that what you own is ...
Are Chinese loans putting Africa on the debt-trap express? - South China Morning Post
Are Chinese loans putting Africa on the debt-trap express? South China Morning Post
Beijing has lent billions of dollars to countries on the continent to build railways, highways and airports but critics say the borrowings are unsustainable.
Ramaphosa is 'last hope' for South Africa, Chinese diplomat says - Euronews
Ramaphosa is 'last hope' for South Africa, Chinese diplomat says Euronews
By Alexander Winning and Joe Bavier JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is the “last hope” for Africa's most advanced ...
Nigerian artist Ben Enwonwu's discovered portrait worth $200,000 - Quartz Africa
Nigerian artist Ben Enwonwu's discovered portrait worth $200,000 Quartz Africa
Imagine finding an almost-forgotten portrait of your mother in your family house, doing a Google search on the artist's name and discovering that what you own is ...
Ramaphosa is 'last hope' for South Africa, Chinese diplomat says - Reuters
Ramaphosa is 'last hope' for South Africa, Chinese diplomat says Reuters
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is the “last hope” for Africa's most advanced economy, but his government must turn ...
Africa’s Amazon Looks to Solve Addresses Problem With Vivo Tieup - Bloomberg
Africa’s Amazon Looks to Solve Addresses Problem With Vivo Tieup Bloomberg
Jumia Technologies AG's plan to expand its online retail and trading platform in less developed parts of Africa has long had one significant challenge: A lack of ...
Nigerian artist Ben Enwonwu's discovered portrait worth $200,000 - Quartz Africa
Nigerian artist Ben Enwonwu's discovered portrait worth $200,000 Quartz Africa
Imagine finding an almost-forgotten portrait of your mother in your family house, doing a Google search on the artist's name and discovering that what you own is ...
Nigerian artist Ben Enwonwu's discovered portrait worth $200,000 - Quartz Africa
Nigerian artist Ben Enwonwu's discovered portrait worth $200,000 Quartz Africa
Imagine finding an almost-forgotten portrait of your mother in your family house, doing a Google search on the artist's name and discovering that what you own is ...
South Africa presidential panel backs limited land seizures - BBC News
South Africa presidential panel backs limited land seizures BBC News
White people, who make up just 9% of the population, own 72% of the farmland.
Nigerian artist Ben Enwonwu's discovered portrait worth $200,000 - Quartz Africa
Nigerian artist Ben Enwonwu's discovered portrait worth $200,000 Quartz Africa
Imagine finding an almost-forgotten portrait of your mother in your family house, doing a Google search on the artist's name and discovering that what you own is ...
Cooking to connection across South Africa's cultural divide - PBS NewsHour
Cooking to connection across South Africa's cultural divide PBS NewsHour
This year marks the 25th anniversary of democratic rule in South Africa. A new generation of black South Africans, who grew up free of the restrictions of ...
Land Panel Report Highlights Rifts That Divide South Africa - Bloomberg
Land Panel Report Highlights Rifts That Divide South Africa Bloomberg
The release of a report by an advisory panel on land reform has highlighted the bitter divisions in South Africa over one of the ruling party's signature policies.
South Africa presidential panel backs limited land seizures - BBC News
South Africa presidential panel backs limited land seizures BBC News
White people, who make up just 9% of the population, own 72% of the farmland.
Cooking to connection across South Africa's cultural divide - PBS NewsHour
Cooking to connection across South Africa's cultural divide PBS NewsHour
This year marks the 25th anniversary of democratic rule in South Africa. A new generation of black South Africans, who grew up free of the restrictions of ...
African bishops want to be sign of hope in face of people's 'anguish' - Catholic News Service
African bishops want to be sign of hope in face of people's 'anguish' Catholic News Service
Africa's bishops pledged to work together to ensure that the continent's resources serve development and peace of all people. "Confronted with the anguish of ...
Sunday 28 July 2019
In a bid to strengthen ties, President Ram Nath Kovind and Rajnath Singh to visit African nations this week - Livemint
In a bid to strengthen ties, President Ram Nath Kovind and Rajnath Singh to visit African nations this week Livemint
Defence minister Rajnath Singh's three-day visit to Mozambique is aimed at boosting bilateral defence cooperation.President Ram Nath Kovind will travel to ...
Africa’s Cities Are About to Boom – and Maybe Explode - Bloomberg
Africa’s Cities Are About to Boom – and Maybe Explode Bloomberg
Africa is rural. Or that's what senior Western officials envision when they talk about the continent. America's top diplomat for the region, Tibor Nagy, recently said ...
Israel's Spacecom looks to rebound from rough patch with Africa satellite - Reuters
Israel's Spacecom looks to rebound from rough patch with Africa satellite Reuters
Israel's Space Communication Ltd plans a satellite launch next weekend which it hopes will mark a rebound from a couple of major setbacks in recent years.
China's Investments In Africa: What The Data Really Say, And The Implications For Europe - Forbes
China's Investments In Africa: What The Data Really Say, And The Implications For Europe Forbes
China has clearly signaled to Europe that it does not shy away from involvement in Africa, historically Europe's area of influence. But the nature of China's direct ...
Taking a Moment to Recognize HIV/AIDS Research in Africa - Council on Foreign Relations
Taking a Moment to Recognize HIV/AIDS Research in Africa Council on Foreign Relations
Recently, scientists published the results of three related, extraordinarily labor-intensive efforts to strike a decisive blow against HIV/AIDS. For five years ...
Africa’s Cities Are About to Boom – and Maybe Explode - Bloomberg
Africa’s Cities Are About to Boom – and Maybe Explode Bloomberg
Africa is rural. Or that's what senior Western officials envision when they talk about the continent. America's top diplomat for the region, Tibor Nagy, recently said ...
China's Investments In Africa: What The Data Really Say, And The Implications For Europe - Forbes
China's Investments In Africa: What The Data Really Say, And The Implications For Europe Forbes
China has clearly signaled to Europe that it does not shy away from involvement in Africa, historically Europe's area of influence. But the nature of China's direct ...
Taking a Moment to Recognize HIV/AIDS Research in Africa - Council on Foreign Relations
Taking a Moment to Recognize HIV/AIDS Research in Africa Council on Foreign Relations
Recently, scientists published the results of three related, extraordinarily labor-intensive efforts to strike a decisive blow against HIV/AIDS. For five years ...
China's Investments In Africa: What The Data Really Say, And The Implications For Europe - Forbes
China's Investments In Africa: What The Data Really Say, And The Implications For Europe Forbes
China has clearly signaled to Europe that it does not shy away from involvement in Africa, historically Europe's area of influence. But the nature of China's direct ...
Taking a Moment to Recognize HIV/AIDS Research in Africa - Council on Foreign Relations
Taking a Moment to Recognize HIV/AIDS Research in Africa Council on Foreign Relations
Recently, scientists published the results of three related, extraordinarily labor-intensive efforts to strike a decisive blow against HIV/AIDS. For five years ...
Are Chinese loans putting Africa on the debt-trap express? - South China Morning Post
Are Chinese loans putting Africa on the debt-trap express? South China Morning Post
Beijing has lent billions of dollars to countries on the continent to build railways, highways and airports but critics say the borrowings are unsustainable.
China's Investments In Africa: What The Data Really Say, And The Implications For Europe - Forbes
China's Investments In Africa: What The Data Really Say, And The Implications For Europe Forbes
China has clearly signaled to Europe that it does not shy away from involvement in Africa, historically Europe's area of influence. But the nature of China's direct ...
Taking a Moment to Recognize HIV/AIDS Research in Africa - Council on Foreign Relations
Taking a Moment to Recognize HIV/AIDS Research in Africa Council on Foreign Relations
Recently, scientists published the results of three related, extraordinarily labor-intensive efforts to strike a decisive blow against HIV/AIDS. For five years ...
China's Investments In Africa: What The Data Really Say, And The Implications For Europe - Forbes
China's Investments In Africa: What The Data Really Say, And The Implications For Europe Forbes
China has clearly signaled to Europe that it does not shy away from involvement in Africa, historically Europe's area of influence. But the nature of China's direct ...
Taking a Moment to Recognize HIV/AIDS Research in Africa - Council on Foreign Relations
Taking a Moment to Recognize HIV/AIDS Research in Africa Council on Foreign Relations
Recently, scientists published the results of three related, extraordinarily labor-intensive efforts to strike a decisive blow against HIV/AIDS. For five years ...
China's Investments In Africa: What The Data Really Say, And The Implications For Europe - Forbes
China's Investments In Africa: What The Data Really Say, And The Implications For Europe Forbes
China has clearly signaled to Europe that it does not shy away from involvement in Africa, historically Europe's area of influence. But the nature of China's direct ...
Taking a Moment to Recognize HIV/AIDS Research in Africa - Council on Foreign Relations
Taking a Moment to Recognize HIV/AIDS Research in Africa Council on Foreign Relations
Recently, scientists published the results of three related, extraordinarily labor-intensive efforts to strike a decisive blow against HIV/AIDS. For five years ...
African countries plan to build dozens of coal-fired power stations - The Economist
African countries plan to build dozens of coal-fired power stations The Economist
FORGET ZANZIBAR, seasoned Africa hands will tell you. Lamu is the loveliest island on the Swahili coast. Donkeys ply alleyways between ancient buildings ...
Taking a Moment to Recognize HIV/AIDS Research in Africa - Council on Foreign Relations
Taking a Moment to Recognize HIV/AIDS Research in Africa Council on Foreign Relations
Recently, scientists published the results of three related, extraordinarily labor-intensive efforts to strike a decisive blow against HIV/AIDS. For five years ...
China's Investments In Africa: What The Data Really Say, And The Implications For Europe - Forbes
China's Investments In Africa: What The Data Really Say, And The Implications For Europe Forbes
China has clearly signaled to Europe that it does not shy away from involvement in Africa, historically Europe's area of influence. But the nature of China's direct ...
Taking a Moment to Recognize HIV/AIDS Research in Africa - Council on Foreign Relations
Taking a Moment to Recognize HIV/AIDS Research in Africa Council on Foreign Relations
Recently, scientists published the results of three related, extraordinarily labor-intensive efforts to strike a decisive blow against HIV/AIDS. For five years ...
China's Investments In Africa: What The Data Really Say, And The Implications For Europe - Forbes
China's Investments In Africa: What The Data Really Say, And The Implications For Europe Forbes
China has clearly signaled to Europe that it does not shy away from involvement in Africa, historically Europe's area of influence. But the nature of China's direct ...
Taking a Moment to Recognize HIV/AIDS Research in Africa - Council on Foreign Relations
Taking a Moment to Recognize HIV/AIDS Research in Africa Council on Foreign Relations
Recently, scientists published the results of three related, extraordinarily labor-intensive efforts to strike a decisive blow against HIV/AIDS. For five years ...
Saturday 27 July 2019
China's Investments In Africa: What The Data Really Say, And The Implications For Europe - Forbes
China's Investments In Africa: What The Data Really Say, And The Implications For Europe Forbes
China has clearly signaled to Europe that it does not shy away from involvement in Africa, historically Europe's area of influence. But the nature of China's direct ...
African countries plan to build dozens of coal-fired power stations - The Economist
African countries plan to build dozens of coal-fired power stations The Economist
FORGET ZANZIBAR, seasoned Africa hands will tell you. Lamu is the loveliest island on the Swahili coast. Donkeys ply alleyways between ancient buildings ...
Win-win for people and planet: smart shepherding in South Africa - UN Environment
Win-win for people and planet: smart shepherding in South Africa UN Environment
The Karoo, in South Africa, is a harsh environment in which to make a living out of agriculture—the area is mostly devoid of surface water. Its name is derived ...
Philip Morris launches first Africa store to spark alternative cigarettes demand - Reuters
Philip Morris launches first Africa store to spark alternative cigarettes demand Reuters
The South African unit of cigarette maker Philip Morris International Inc opened its first flagship store in Johannesburg on Thursday, as it tries to grow demand in ...
Chains, shackles, auction docs: remnants of the Africa to North America slave trade - New York Post
Chains, shackles, auction docs: remnants of the Africa to North America slave trade New York Post
Their arrival, 400 years ago next month, was recorded by English settler John Rolfe and is believed to be the first of captive Africans to reach the shores of...
Africa must boost industrial capacity to benefit from free-trade zone: AfDB - WSAU News
Africa must boost industrial capacity to benefit from free-trade zone: AfDB WSAU News
By Chijioke Ohuocha ABUJA (Reuters) - African nations will need to boost output of goods and services and integrate payment systems if they are to take ...
Africa's Booming Cities Face Severe Toilet Crisis - VOA News
Africa's Booming Cities Face Severe Toilet Crisis VOA News
MAKINDYE-LUKULI, UGANDA — The darkening clouds are ominous for many in this urban neighborhood, promising rushing rainwaters stinking of human ...
Africa’s booming cities face a severe toilet crisis - Washington Post
Africa’s booming cities face a severe toilet crisis Washington Post
Africa's booming cities face a toilet crisis; just 14 free public ones in Uganda's capital.
China's Investments In Africa: What The Data Really Say, And The Implications For Europe - Forbes
China's Investments In Africa: What The Data Really Say, And The Implications For Europe Forbes
China has clearly signaled to Europe that it does not shy away from involvement in Africa, historically Europe's area of influence. But the nature of China's direct ...
African countries plan to build dozens of coal-fired power stations - The Economist
African countries plan to build dozens of coal-fired power stations The Economist
FORGET ZANZIBAR, seasoned Africa hands will tell you. Lamu is the loveliest island on the Swahili coast. Donkeys ply alleyways between ancient buildings ...
Win-win for people and planet: smart shepherding in South Africa - UN Environment
Win-win for people and planet: smart shepherding in South Africa UN Environment
The Karoo, in South Africa, is a harsh environment in which to make a living out of agriculture—the area is mostly devoid of surface water. Its name is derived ...
Philip Morris launches first Africa store to spark alternative cigarettes demand - Reuters
Philip Morris launches first Africa store to spark alternative cigarettes demand Reuters
The South African unit of cigarette maker Philip Morris International Inc opened its first flagship store in Johannesburg on Thursday, as it tries to grow demand in ...
Chains, shackles, auction docs: remnants of the Africa to North America slave trade - New York Post
Chains, shackles, auction docs: remnants of the Africa to North America slave trade New York Post
Their arrival, 400 years ago next month, was recorded by English settler John Rolfe and is believed to be the first of captive Africans to reach the shores of...
Africa's Booming Cities Face Severe Toilet Crisis - VOA News
Africa's Booming Cities Face Severe Toilet Crisis VOA News
MAKINDYE-LUKULI, UGANDA — The darkening clouds are ominous for many in this urban neighborhood, promising rushing rainwaters stinking of human ...
Africa must boost industrial capacity to benefit from free-trade zone: AfDB - KFGO News
Africa must boost industrial capacity to benefit from free-trade zone: AfDB KFGO News
By Chijioke Ohuocha ABUJA (Reuters) - African nations will need to boost output of goods and services and integrate payment systems if they are to take ...
African countries plan to build dozens of coal-fired power stations - The Economist
African countries plan to build dozens of coal-fired power stations The Economist
FORGET ZANZIBAR, seasoned Africa hands will tell you. Lamu is the loveliest island on the Swahili coast. Donkeys ply alleyways between ancient buildings ...
Africa’s booming cities face a severe toilet crisis - Washington Post
Africa’s booming cities face a severe toilet crisis Washington Post
Africa's booming cities face a toilet crisis; just 14 free public ones in Uganda's capital.
Win-win for people and planet: smart shepherding in South Africa - UN Environment
Win-win for people and planet: smart shepherding in South Africa UN Environment
The Karoo, in South Africa, is a harsh environment in which to make a living out of agriculture—the area is mostly devoid of surface water. Its name is derived ...
Africa's booming cities face a severe toilet crisis - ABC News
Africa's booming cities face a severe toilet crisis ABC News
The darkening clouds are ominous for many in this urban neighborhood, promising rushing rainwaters stinking of human waste from overflowing septic tanks.
Win-win for people and planet: smart shepherding in South Africa - UN Environment
Win-win for people and planet: smart shepherding in South Africa UN Environment
The Karoo, in South Africa, is a harsh environment in which to make a living out of agriculture—the area is mostly devoid of surface water. Its name is derived ...
African countries plan to build dozens of coal-fired power stations - The Economist
African countries plan to build dozens of coal-fired power stations The Economist
FORGET ZANZIBAR, seasoned Africa hands will tell you. Lamu is the loveliest island on the Swahili coast. Donkeys ply alleyways between ancient buildings ...
Win-win for people and planet: smart shepherding in South Africa - UN Environment
Win-win for people and planet: smart shepherding in South Africa UN Environment
The Karoo, in South Africa, is a harsh environment in which to make a living out of agriculture—the area is mostly devoid of surface water. Its name is derived ...
Africa must boost industrial capacity to benefit from free-trade zone: AfDB - KFGO News
Africa must boost industrial capacity to benefit from free-trade zone: AfDB KFGO News
By Chijioke Ohuocha ABUJA (Reuters) - African nations will need to boost output of goods and services and integrate payment systems if they are to take ...
Friday 26 July 2019
Burna Boy: African Giant review – classily smooth Nigerian pop - The Guardian
Burna Boy: African Giant review – classily smooth Nigerian pop The Guardian
(Bad Habit/On a Spaceship/Atlantic) An effortless vocal and collaborators including Future and Jorja Smith make this an easy, slightly muted listen.
Fitch cuts outlook on South Africa’s credit rating to negative - Financial Times
Fitch cuts outlook on South Africa’s credit rating to negative Financial Times
Fitch Ratings has soured on South Africa, citing concerns about the country's spiralling debt levels and flagging growth potential. The rating agency cut the ...
'The world wants to see this new Africa' - BBC News
'The world wants to see this new Africa' BBC News
Simone Bosman and Mzilikazi Kumalo set up their media firm to highlight voices of a "new Africa" and to challenge existing stereotypes.
DW reporters from Africa, Asia offer Germans tips for heat - DW (English)
DW reporters from Africa, Asia offer Germans tips for heat DW (English)
Germany is just coming out of an intense heat wave, with temperatures climbing past 40 degrees Celsius in some places. What advice do DW journalists from ...
African countries plan to build dozens of coal-fired power stations - The Economist
African countries plan to build dozens of coal-fired power stations The Economist
FORGET ZANZIBAR, seasoned Africa hands will tell you. Lamu is the loveliest island on the Swahili coast. Donkeys ply alleyways between ancient buildings ...
African countries plan to build dozens of coal-fired power stations - The Economist
African countries plan to build dozens of coal-fired power stations The Economist
FORGET ZANZIBAR, seasoned Africa hands will tell you. Lamu is the loveliest island on the Swahili coast. Donkeys ply alleyways between ancient buildings ...
Africell to spend $100 mln on mobile infrastructure, fintech in Africa - Reuters Africa
Africell to spend $100 mln on mobile infrastructure, fintech in Africa Reuters Africa
African telecom firm Africell plans to spend part of a $100 million U.S. credit line on expanding its infrastructure and fintech services, its chief executive said on ...
African countries plan to build dozens of coal-fired power stations - The Economist
African countries plan to build dozens of coal-fired power stations The Economist
FORGET ZANZIBAR, seasoned Africa hands will tell you. Lamu is the loveliest island on the Swahili coast. Donkeys ply alleyways between ancient buildings ...
Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 July 2019 - BBC News
Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 July 2019 BBC News
A selection of photos from across Africa and Africans elsewhere this week: A young woman has make-up applied to her face. Her eyes are closed ...
Another bad week for Cyril Ramaphosa - The Economist
Another bad week for Cyril Ramaphosa The Economist
CYRIL RAMAPHOSA is an avid cattle breeder. He once bought a herd of Ankole longhorns from Uganda's leader, Yoweri Museveni. But South Africa's president ...
Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 July 2019 - BBC News
Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 July 2019 BBC News
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.
Beyonce’s Lion King Inspired Album & Africa As An Emerging Market - Forbes
Beyonce’s Lion King Inspired Album & Africa As An Emerging Market Forbes
This piece discusses Phil Collins and Tim Rice's 1994 soundtrack for the Lion King, Beyonce's film inspired album, "The Gift" and what it says about the ...
Another bad week for Cyril Ramaphosa - The Economist
Another bad week for Cyril Ramaphosa The Economist
CYRIL RAMAPHOSA is an avid cattle breeder. He once bought a herd of Ankole longhorns from Uganda's leader, Yoweri Museveni. But South Africa's president ...
Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 July 2019 - BBC News
Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 July 2019 BBC News
A selection of photos from across Africa and Africans elsewhere this week: A young woman has make-up applied to her face. Her eyes are closed ...
Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 July 2019 - BBC News
Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 July 2019 BBC News
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.
ORGANO Completes Phase One of Continental Africa Growth Plan - PRNewswire
ORGANO Completes Phase One of Continental Africa Growth Plan PRNewswire
JOHANNESBURG and HONG KONG and NEW YORK, July 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- ORGANO today announced it has completed phase one of its Continental ...
Sudwala Caves – South Africa - Atlas Obscura
Sudwala Caves – South Africa Atlas Obscura
The Sudwala Caves in Mpumalanga, South Africa, are the oldest known caves in the world. They began to form about 240 million years ago as natural acid in ...
Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 July 2019 - BBC News
Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 July 2019 BBC News
A selection of photos from across Africa and Africans elsewhere this week: A young woman has make-up applied to her face. Her eyes are closed ...
Another bad week for Cyril Ramaphosa - The Economist
Another bad week for Cyril Ramaphosa The Economist
CYRIL RAMAPHOSA is an avid cattle breeder. He once bought a herd of Ankole longhorns from Uganda's leader, Yoweri Museveni. But South Africa's president ...
South Africa opens its first insect-only restaurant - KRON4
South Africa opens its first insect-only restaurant KRON4
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (CNN Newsource) — Craving some mopani worm polenta? How about back soldier fly larvae croquettes? These dishes are now ...
I only exchanged pleasantries with Guptas, South Africa's Ramaphosa tells inquiry - Reuters Africa
I only exchanged pleasantries with Guptas, South Africa's Ramaphosa tells inquiry Reuters Africa
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa told an inquiry into state corruption that he had met and exchanged pleasantries in the past with members of the Gupta ...
African countries plan to build dozens of coal-fired power stations - The Economist
African countries plan to build dozens of coal-fired power stations The Economist
FORGET ZANZIBAR, seasoned Africa hands will tell you. Lamu is the loveliest island on the Swahili coast. Donkeys ply alleyways between ancient buildings ...
Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 July 2019 - BBC News
Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 July 2019 BBC News
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.
Thursday 25 July 2019
How did Mauritius become a global tax haven? - Quartz Africa
How did Mauritius become a global tax haven? Quartz Africa
Mauritius is a country of white coral beaches and low mountains located off the southeast coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean. Since gaining independence in ...
Africa’s Cities Are About to Boom – and Maybe Explode - Bloomberg
Africa’s Cities Are About to Boom – and Maybe Explode Bloomberg
The West seems unaware that Africa's future is urban.
Last Month, Over Half-a-Billion Africans Accessed the Internet - Council on Foreign Relations
Last Month, Over Half-a-Billion Africans Accessed the Internet Council on Foreign Relations
Last month, more people in Africa accessed the internet than did in Latin America, North America, or the Middle East. In June, there were 525 million internet ...
How did Mauritius become a global tax haven? - Quartz Africa
How did Mauritius become a global tax haven? Quartz Africa
Mauritius is a country of white coral beaches and low mountains located off the southeast coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean. Since gaining independence in ...
Last Month, Over Half-a-Billion Africans Accessed the Internet - Council on Foreign Relations
Last Month, Over Half-a-Billion Africans Accessed the Internet Council on Foreign Relations
Last month, more people in Africa accessed the internet than did in Latin America, North America, or the Middle East. In June, there were 525 million internet ...
How did Mauritius become a global tax haven? - Quartz Africa
How did Mauritius become a global tax haven? Quartz Africa
Mauritius is a country of white coral beaches and low mountains located off the southeast coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean. Since gaining independence in ...
Last Month, Over Half-a-Billion Africans Accessed the Internet - Council on Foreign Relations
Last Month, Over Half-a-Billion Africans Accessed the Internet Council on Foreign Relations
Last month, more people in Africa accessed the internet than did in Latin America, North America, or the Middle East. In June, there were 525 million internet ...
The Algorithmic Colonization of Africa - Frontpage - E-Flux
The Algorithmic Colonization of Africa - Frontpage E-Flux
In the web magazine Real Life, Abeba Birhane writes that many European and US tech companies view Africa as an untapped gold mine. The continent's ...
Boris Johnson: What the UK's next Prime Minister has said about South Africa - The South African
Boris Johnson: What the UK's next Prime Minister has said about South Africa The South African
Prepare to dial the cringe factor up to 11: Boris Johnson, the newly-elected British PM, has said a few things about South Africa that you need to see.
Africa’s Cities Are About to Boom – and Maybe Explode - Yahoo Finance
Africa’s Cities Are About to Boom – and Maybe Explode Yahoo Finance
(Bloomberg Opinion) -- Africa is rural. Or that's what senior Western officials envision when they talk about the continent. America's top diplomat for the region, ...
How did Mauritius become a global tax haven? - Quartz Africa
How did Mauritius become a global tax haven? Quartz Africa
Mauritius is a country of white coral beaches and low mountains located off the southeast coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean. Since gaining independence in ...
Last Month, Over Half-a-Billion Africans Accessed the Internet - Council on Foreign Relations
Last Month, Over Half-a-Billion Africans Accessed the Internet Council on Foreign Relations
Last month, more people in Africa accessed the internet than did in Latin America, North America, or the Middle East. In June, there were 525 million internet ...
Boris Johnson: Should Africa shrug, smile or scowl? - BBC News
Boris Johnson: Should Africa shrug, smile or scowl? BBC News
The age of empire is long gone, and the UK has to compete with other powers for influence in Africa.
Africa’s Cities Are About to Boom – and Maybe Explode - Bloomberg
Africa’s Cities Are About to Boom – and Maybe Explode Bloomberg
The West seems unaware that Africa's future is urban.
Last Month, Over Half-a-Billion Africans Accessed the Internet - Council on Foreign Relations
Last Month, Over Half-a-Billion Africans Accessed the Internet Council on Foreign Relations
Last month, more people in Africa accessed the internet than did in Latin America, North America, or the Middle East. In June, there were 525 million internet ...
Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 July 2019 - BBC News
Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 July 2019 BBC News
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.
Google adds danfo directions, motorcycle mode to Maps in Nigeria - Quartz Africa
Google adds danfo directions, motorcycle mode to Maps in Nigeria Quartz Africa
Google Maps in Nigeria will now offer users informal transit directions for public transport buses.
Chains, shackles, auction docs: remnants of the Africa to North America slave trade - New York Post
Chains, shackles, auction docs: remnants of the Africa to North America slave trade New York Post
Their arrival, 400 years ago next month, was recorded by English settler John Rolfe and is believed to be the first of captive Africans to reach the shores of...
PepsiCo Expands in Africa With $1.7 Billion Deal - The Wall Street Journal
PepsiCo Expands in Africa With $1.7 Billion Deal The Wall Street Journal
JOHANNESBURG—PepsiCo Inc. has agreed to buy South Africa's Pioneer Foods Group Ltd. for $1.7 billion, as the snack-and-beverage giant looks to build up ...
Africa’s Cities Are About to Boom – and Maybe Explode - Yahoo Finance
Africa’s Cities Are About to Boom – and Maybe Explode Yahoo Finance
(Bloomberg Opinion) -- Africa is rural. Or that's what senior Western officials envision when they talk about the continent. America's top diplomat for the region, ...
PepsiCo Reaches for Growth in Africa - Motley Fool
PepsiCo Reaches for Growth in Africa Motley Fool
PepsiCo is acquiring a South African packaged-food company that it plans to use as a beachhead for growth in sub-Saharan Africa.
Chains, shackles and auction documents: remnants of the Africa to North America slave trade - Reuters
Chains, shackles and auction documents: remnants of the Africa to North America slave trade Reuters
In late August 1619, a ship carrying "20 and odd" African men and women docked at Point Comfort, today's Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia.
Rise and stall of Southern Africa's remarkable supermarket chain - Mail and Guardian
Rise and stall of Southern Africa's remarkable supermarket chain Mail and Guardian
Choppies began life as a struggling general dealer in Botswana and now consists of about 250 stores in eight countries. But this rag-to-riches story is on the ...
Chains, shackles and auction documents: remnants of the Africa to North America slave trade - Reuters Africa
Chains, shackles and auction documents: remnants of the Africa to North America slave trade Reuters Africa
In late August 1619, a ship carrying "20 and odd" African men and women docked at Point Comfort, today's Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia.
Indonesia to host infrastructure dialogue with Africa - World - Jakarta Post
Indonesia to host infrastructure dialogue with Africa - World Jakarta Post
Indonesia is set to hold the Indonesia-Africa Infrastructure Dialogue (IAID) next month to follow up on its newfound interest in Africa and to make its presence on ...
Chains, shackles and auction documents: remnants of the Africa to North America slave trade - Reuters Africa
Chains, shackles and auction documents: remnants of the Africa to North America slave trade Reuters Africa
In late August 1619, a ship carrying "20 and odd" African men and women docked at Point Comfort, today's Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia.
UPDATE 1-Moody's says new Eskom support credit negative for S.Africa - Reuters Africa
UPDATE 1-Moody's says new Eskom support credit negative for S.Africa Reuters Africa
(Adds details). JOHANNESBURG, July 25 (Reuters) - Rating agency Moody's said the South African government's proposal to provide additional financial ...
South Africa’s Eskom Bailout Plan Credit Negative, Says Moody’s - Bloomberg
South Africa’s Eskom Bailout Plan Credit Negative, Says Moody’s Bloomberg
South Africa's decision to more than double its financial support for Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. is “credit negative” for the sovereign rating as it's an additional ...
Africa Live: Top Sudan generals arrested after 'failed coup' - BBC News
Africa Live: Top Sudan generals arrested after 'failed coup' BBC News
The head of the armed forces is arrested following an attempt to "abort the revolution" - and more stories.
How did Mauritius become a global tax haven? - Quartz Africa
How did Mauritius become a global tax haven? Quartz Africa
Mauritius is a country of white coral beaches and low mountains located off the southeast coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean. Since gaining independence in ...
West Africa pirate attacks continue to rise - Aljazeera.com
West Africa pirate attacks continue to rise Aljazeera.com
Naval chiefs call for more funding and protection as piracy, kidnappings and oil thefts in Gulf of Guinea rise.
West Africa pirate attacks continue to rise - Aljazeera.com
West Africa pirate attacks continue to rise Aljazeera.com
Naval chiefs call for more funding and protection as piracy, kidnappings and oil thefts in Gulf of Guinea rise.
Wednesday 24 July 2019
Flying out of africa - Financial Mail
Flying out of africa Financial Mail
Chinese 'lying money', or fei qian, is an ancient form of value exchange. But its modern incarnation is blamed for stripping Africa of its resources.
Tackling Potential Sources of Conflict in West Africa Critical Ahead of High-Stakes Elections, Special Representative Tells Security Council - World - ReliefWeb
Tackling Potential Sources of Conflict in West Africa Critical Ahead of High-Stakes Elections, Special Representative Tells Security Council - World ReliefWeb
English News and Press Release on World and 12 other countries about Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding, Protection and Human Rights, IDPs, Refugees and ...
Africa Live: Top Sudan generals arrested after 'failed coup' - BBC News
Africa Live: Top Sudan generals arrested after 'failed coup' BBC News
The head of the armed forces is arrested following an attempt to "abort the revolution" - and more stories.
West Africa pirate attacks continue to rise - Aljazeera.com
West Africa pirate attacks continue to rise Aljazeera.com
Naval chiefs call for more funding and protection as piracy, kidnappings and oil thefts in Gulf of Guinea rise.
South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Thursday 25 July - The South African
South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Thursday 25 July The South African
Here's a look at the latest news in South Africa, with all the major events making headlines on Thursday 25 July.
West Africa pirate attacks continue to rise - Aljazeera.com
West Africa pirate attacks continue to rise Aljazeera.com
Naval chiefs call for more funding and protection as piracy, kidnappings and oil thefts in Gulf of Guinea rise.
Anglo American adds South Africa directors to board - Financial Times
Anglo American adds South Africa directors to board Financial Times
When Indian metals tycoon Anil Agarwal voted against the appointment of a new Brazilian board member at Anglo American in April his reasoning was clear.
China's Investments In Africa: What The Data Really Says, And The Implications For Europe - Forbes
China's Investments In Africa: What The Data Really Says, And The Implications For Europe Forbes
China has clearly signaled to Europe that it does not shy away from involvement in Africa, historically Europe's area of influence. But the nature of China's direct ...
West Africa pirate attacks continue to rise - Aljazeera.com
West Africa pirate attacks continue to rise Aljazeera.com
Naval chiefs call for more funding and protection as piracy, kidnappings and oil thefts in Gulf of Guinea rise.
West Africa pirate attacks continue to rise - Aljazeera.com
West Africa pirate attacks continue to rise Aljazeera.com
Naval chiefs call for more funding and protection as piracy, kidnappings and oil thefts in Gulf of Guinea rise.
Africa Live: Cameroon prisoners live stream riot on Facebook - BBC News
Africa Live: Cameroon prisoners live stream riot on Facebook BBC News
That's all from BBC Africa Live for now. Keep up-to-date with what's happening across the continent by listening to the Africa Today podcast or check the BBC ...
Boris Johnson's 'anti-Africa' past resurfaces: Twitter reacts to his election - Africanews English
Boris Johnson's 'anti-Africa' past resurfaces: Twitter reacts to his election Africanews English
But his election has generated some buzz on social media relative to his past pronouncements about Africa. Which situation brings into sharp contrast what his ...
West Africa pirate attacks continue to rise - Aljazeera.com
West Africa pirate attacks continue to rise Aljazeera.com
Naval chiefs call for more funding and protection as piracy, kidnappings and oil thefts in Gulf of Guinea rise.
PepsiCo Expands in Africa With $1.7 Billion Deal - The Wall Street Journal
PepsiCo Expands in Africa With $1.7 Billion Deal The Wall Street Journal
JOHANNESBURG—PepsiCo Inc. has agreed to buy South Africa's Pioneer Foods Group Ltd. for $1.7 billion, as the snack-and-beverage giant looks to build up ...
Tuesday 23 July 2019
Africa Live: Cameroon prisoners live stream riot on Facebook - BBC News
Africa Live: Cameroon prisoners live stream riot on Facebook BBC News
That's all from BBC Africa Live for now. Keep up-to-date with what's happening across the continent by listening to the Africa Today podcast or check the BBC ...
Bob Geldof's African fund, 8 Miles, used Mauritius to avoid taxes - Quartz
Bob Geldof's African fund, 8 Miles, used Mauritius to avoid taxes Quartz
Sir Bob Geldof doesn't take kindly to questions about his tax arrangements. “I pay all my taxes. How dare you lecture me about morals,” the musician and ...
Church in Africa celebrates 50 years of growth, mounting influence - Crux: Covering all things Catholic
Church in Africa celebrates 50 years of growth, mounting influence Crux: Covering all things Catholic
This week marks a significant milestone for the Catholic Church in Africa, whose continental bishops' conference is celebrating its 50th anniversary, highlighting ...
One Student's Quest to Transform Africa - Babson Thought & Action
One Student's Quest to Transform Africa Babson Thought & Action
Jacob Fohtung MBA'19, MS'20 is using his Babson degrees to move him closer to his ultimate goal of transforming the continent of Africa.
Africa Live: Cameroon prisoners live stream riot on Facebook - BBC News
Africa Live: Cameroon prisoners live stream riot on Facebook BBC News
That's all from BBC Africa Live for now. Keep up-to-date with what's happening across the continent by listening to the Africa Today podcast or check the BBC ...
One Student's Quest to Transform Africa - Babson Thought & Action
One Student's Quest to Transform Africa Babson Thought & Action
Jacob Fohtung MBA'19, MS'20 is using his Babson degrees to move him closer to his ultimate goal of transforming the continent of Africa.
Church in Africa celebrates 50 years of growth, mounting influence - Angelus News
Church in Africa celebrates 50 years of growth, mounting influence Angelus News
Africa's continent-wide bishops' conference is celebrating its 50thanniversary this week, with senior African Catholic leaders expressing public pride in five ...
One Student's Quest to Transform Africa - Babson Thought & Action
One Student's Quest to Transform Africa Babson Thought & Action
Jacob Fohtung MBA'19, MS'20 is using his Babson degrees to move him closer to his ultimate goal of transforming the continent of Africa.
Africa Live: Cameroon prisoners live stream riot on Facebook - BBC News
Africa Live: Cameroon prisoners live stream riot on Facebook BBC News
That's all from BBC Africa Live for now. Keep up-to-date with what's happening across the continent by listening to the Africa Today podcast or check the BBC ...
One Student's Quest to Transform Africa - Babson Thought & Action
One Student's Quest to Transform Africa Babson Thought & Action
Jacob Fohtung MBA'19, MS'20 is using his Babson degrees to move him closer to his ultimate goal of transforming the continent of Africa.
Africa Live: Cameroon prisoners live stream riot on Facebook - BBC News
Africa Live: Cameroon prisoners live stream riot on Facebook BBC News
That's all from BBC Africa Live for now. Keep up-to-date with what's happening across the continent by listening to the Africa Today podcast or check the BBC ...
How did Mauritius become a global tax haven? - Quartz
How did Mauritius become a global tax haven? Quartz
Mauritius is a country of white coral beaches and low mountains located off the southeast coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean. Since gaining independence in ...
Africa Live: Cameroon prisoners live stream riot on Facebook - BBC News
Africa Live: Cameroon prisoners live stream riot on Facebook BBC News
That's all from BBC Africa Live for now. Keep up-to-date with what's happening across the continent by listening to the Africa Today podcast or check the BBC ...
How did Mauritius become a global tax haven? - Quartz Africa
How did Mauritius become a global tax haven? Quartz Africa
Mauritius is a country of white coral beaches and low mountains located off the southeast coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean. Since gaining independence in ...
South African court ruling could undermine public protector - Reuters
South African court ruling could undermine public protector Reuters
South Africa's top court ruled on Monday that an anti-corruption official who has accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of serious misconduct had acted in bad ...
Europe's Future Will Be Decided in North Africa - Foreign Policy
Europe's Future Will Be Decided in North Africa Foreign Policy
When I first came to Washington in the 1990s, people who worked on North Africa were few and far between. It was considered a backwater; no one ever came ...
Europe's Future Will Be Decided in North Africa - Foreign Policy
Europe's Future Will Be Decided in North Africa Foreign Policy
When I first came to Washington in the 1990s, people who worked on North Africa were few and far between. It was considered a backwater; no one ever came ...
Europe's Future Will Be Decided in North Africa - Foreign Policy
Europe's Future Will Be Decided in North Africa Foreign Policy
When I first came to Washington in the 1990s, people who worked on North Africa were few and far between. It was considered a backwater; no one ever came ...
Church in Africa celebrates 50 years of growth, mounting influence - Crux: Covering all things Catholic
Church in Africa celebrates 50 years of growth, mounting influence Crux: Covering all things Catholic
This week marks a significant milestone for the Catholic Church in Africa, whose continental bishops' conference is celebrating its 50th anniversary, highlighting ...
South Africa unveils fresh bailout funds for power monopoly Eskom - Financial Times
South Africa unveils fresh bailout funds for power monopoly Eskom Financial Times
South Africa unveiled a further $4.2bn in bailout funds for Eskom, the embattled state power monopoly, months after it already committed billions of dollars to ...
Europe's Future Will Be Decided in North Africa - Foreign Policy
Europe's Future Will Be Decided in North Africa Foreign Policy
When I first came to Washington in the 1990s, people who worked on North Africa were few and far between. It was considered a backwater; no one ever came ...
Africa Live: Kenya finance minister denies corruption allegations - BBC News
Africa Live: Kenya finance minister denies corruption allegations BBC News
In court, Henry Rotich says the charges against him are "not true" - and more stories.
Analysis | Why Eskom's Power Crisis Is South Africa's Top Risk - Washington Post
Analysis | Why Eskom's Power Crisis Is South Africa's Top Risk Washington Post
A crisis at South Africa's predominant electricity supplier, Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd., threatens the nation's economy. The state-owned utility can't manage to ...
PepsiCo Expands in Africa With $1.7 Billion Deal - The Wall Street Journal
PepsiCo Expands in Africa With $1.7 Billion Deal The Wall Street Journal
JOHANNESBURG—PepsiCo Inc. has agreed to buy South Africa's Pioneer Foods Group Ltd. for $1.7 billion, as the snack-and-beverage giant looks to build up ...
South Africa's anti-corruption chief Busisiwe Mkhwebane lied under oath - BBC News
South Africa's anti-corruption chief Busisiwe Mkhwebane lied under oath BBC News
South Africa's highest court has ruled that a top state official charged with investigating corruption lied under oath and acted in bad faith. It upheld a court ruling ...
Church in Africa celebrates 50 years of growth, mounting influence - Crux: Covering all things Catholic
Church in Africa celebrates 50 years of growth, mounting influence Crux: Covering all things Catholic
This week marks a significant milestone for the Catholic Church in Africa, whose continental bishops' conference is celebrating its 50th anniversary, highlighting ...
Monday 22 July 2019
How to get women's voices heard in African politics - Mail and Guardian
How to get women's voices heard in African politics Mail and Guardian
Across the world activists are working hard to get more women in politics. But getting women into politics is only half of the challenge. The second half is to make ...
South Africa's anti-corruption chief Busisiwe Mkhwebane lied under oath - BBC News
South Africa's anti-corruption chief Busisiwe Mkhwebane lied under oath BBC News
South Africa's highest court has ruled that a top state official charged with investigating corruption lied under oath and acted in bad faith. It upheld a court ruling ...
PepsiCo Expands in Africa With $1.7 Billion Deal - The Wall Street Journal
PepsiCo Expands in Africa With $1.7 Billion Deal The Wall Street Journal
JOHANNESBURG—PepsiCo Inc. has agreed to buy South Africa's Pioneer Foods Group Ltd. for $1.7 billion, as the snack-and-beverage giant looks to build up ...
PepsiCo Expands in Africa With $1.7 Billion Deal - The Wall Street Journal
PepsiCo Expands in Africa With $1.7 Billion Deal The Wall Street Journal
JOHANNESBURG—PepsiCo Inc. has agreed to buy South Africa's Pioneer Foods Group Ltd. for $1.7 billion, as the snack-and-beverage giant looks to build up ...
South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Tuesday 23 July - The South African
South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Tuesday 23 July The South African
Stay up to date with the latest news in South Africa by viewing our daily morning overview of the biggest stories on Tuesday 23 July.
Africa could be about to benefit from dovish policy shifts in the US, experts predict - CNBC
Africa could be about to benefit from dovish policy shifts in the US, experts predict CNBC
Central bankers across Africa are paying special attention to the noises coming out of the U.S. Federal Reserve as they mull impending calls on monetary policy ...
Can Ramaphosa Halt South Africa's Rot? - Stratfor Worldview
Can Ramaphosa Halt South Africa's Rot? Stratfor Worldview
Reformers and investors alike have looked to South Africa's president to put the country's economy back on track, but a host of problems may scuttle his efforts ...
Africa could be about to benefit from dovish policy shifts in the US, experts predict - CNBC
Africa could be about to benefit from dovish policy shifts in the US, experts predict CNBC
Central bankers across Africa are paying special attention to the noises coming out of the U.S. Federal Reserve as they mull impending calls on monetary policy ...
South Africa: ANC backs president in 'corruption' row - Anadolu Agency
South Africa: ANC backs president in 'corruption' row Anadolu Agency
JOHANNESBURG. South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) party said Monday it will support President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to challenge ...
Early Goal Is All Algeria Needs to Capture Africa Cup of Nations - The New York Times
Early Goal Is All Algeria Needs to Capture Africa Cup of Nations The New York Times
CAIRO — Algeria won the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in nearly three decades on Friday, beating Senegal, 1-0, in the final with a deflected goal in the ...
Can Ramaphosa Halt South Africa's Rot? - Stratfor Worldview
Can Ramaphosa Halt South Africa's Rot? Stratfor Worldview
Reformers and investors alike have looked to South Africa's president to put the country's economy back on track, but a host of problems may scuttle his efforts ...
South Africa: ANC backs president in 'corruption' row - Anadolu Agency
South Africa: ANC backs president in 'corruption' row Anadolu Agency
JOHANNESBURG. South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) party said Monday it will support President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to challenge ...
Africa Cup of Nations review: Algeria deserved winners but Egypt leave much to be desired - ESPN
Africa Cup of Nations review: Algeria deserved winners but Egypt leave much to be desired ESPN
Algeria claimed the crown but what stood out in the Africa Cup of Nations most was the frustrating hosts and the string of memorable matches.
Africa needs courageous Catholics to tackle its challenges, speakers say - Crux: Covering all things Catholic
Africa needs courageous Catholics to tackle its challenges, speakers say Crux: Covering all things Catholic
The Church in Africa needs courageous Catholics who will become involved in the continent's challenges, said participants at the 50th anniversary celebrations ...
Can Ramaphosa Halt South Africa's Rot? - Stratfor Worldview
Can Ramaphosa Halt South Africa's Rot? Stratfor Worldview
Reformers and investors alike have looked to South Africa's president to put the country's economy back on track, but a host of problems may scuttle his efforts ...
Can Ramaphosa Halt South Africa's Rot? - Stratfor Worldview
Can Ramaphosa Halt South Africa's Rot? Stratfor Worldview
Reformers and investors alike have looked to South Africa's president to put the country's economy back on track, but a host of problems may scuttle his efforts ...
PepsiCo Eyes Growth in Africa with Pioneer Foods Acquisition - Market Realist
PepsiCo Eyes Growth in Africa with Pioneer Foods Acquisition Market Realist
On July 19, PepsiCo (PEP) announced that it had agreed to acquire South Africa's Pioneer Foods Group for 110 South African rand per share, or about $1.7.
Can Ramaphosa Halt South Africa's Rot? - Stratfor Worldview
Can Ramaphosa Halt South Africa's Rot? Stratfor Worldview
Reformers and investors alike have looked to South Africa's president to put the country's economy back on track, but a host of problems may scuttle his efforts ...
PepsiCo Expands in Africa With $1.7 Billion Deal - The Wall Street Journal
PepsiCo Expands in Africa With $1.7 Billion Deal The Wall Street Journal
JOHANNESBURG—PepsiCo Inc. has agreed to buy South Africa's Pioneer Foods Group Ltd. for $1.7 billion, as the snack-and-beverage giant looks to build up ...
PepsiCo Expands in Africa With $1.7 Billion Deal - The Wall Street Journal
PepsiCo Expands in Africa With $1.7 Billion Deal The Wall Street Journal
JOHANNESBURG—PepsiCo Inc. has agreed to buy South Africa's Pioneer Foods Group Ltd. for $1.7 billion, as the snack-and-beverage giant looks to build up ...
Kenya opens Africa's largest wind power project in Turkana - Quartz
Kenya opens Africa's largest wind power project in Turkana Quartz
Kenya aims to achieve 100% green energy by 2020.
African Unicorn Interswitch to Hire JPMorgan for 2019 IPO - Yahoo Finance
African Unicorn Interswitch to Hire JPMorgan for 2019 IPO Yahoo Finance
(Bloomberg) -- Interswitch, a Nigeria-based payments firm, has hired advisers to resurrect plans for a stock-market listing in London and Lagos later this year, ...
VertoFX raises $2M for its African and EM currency trading platform - TechCrunch
VertoFX raises $2M for its African and EM currency trading platform TechCrunch
VertoFX, an Africa and emerging markets-focused currency trading and payment startup, has raised a $2.1 million seed round, led by Accelerated Digital ...
Sunday 21 July 2019
Report Urges South African Media to ‘Step Up’ Against Gender Violence - Variety
Report Urges South African Media to ‘Step Up’ Against Gender Violence Variety
DURBAN–In a country with some of the highest rates of sexual and gender-based violence in the world, South African media must step up and play a greater ...
VertoFX raises $2M for its African and EM currency trading platform - TechCrunch
VertoFX raises $2M for its African and EM currency trading platform TechCrunch
VertoFX, an Africa and emerging markets-focused currency trading and payment startup, has raised a $2.1 million seed round, led by Accelerated Digital ...
Eurasian powers seek African influence via development summits - Nikkei Asian Review
Eurasian powers seek African influence via development summits Nikkei Asian Review
TOKYO -- Japan will hold its seventh summit on African development next month amid a proliferation of similar events, as countries compete to build cl.
South Africa's Cyril President Ramaphosa hits back in corruption row - BBC News
South Africa's Cyril President Ramaphosa hits back in corruption row BBC News
Cyril Ramaphosa seeks a judicial review of a report that accuses him of misleading parliament.
VertoFX raises $2M for its African and EM currency trading platform - TechCrunch
VertoFX raises $2M for its African and EM currency trading platform TechCrunch
VertoFX, an Africa and emerging markets-focused currency trading and payment startup, has raised a $2.1 million seed round, led by Accelerated Digital ...
PepsiCo Takes Africa Foothold With $1.8 Billion Pioneer Deal - Yahoo Finance
PepsiCo Takes Africa Foothold With $1.8 Billion Pioneer Deal Yahoo Finance
(Bloomberg) -- PepsiCo Inc. agreed to buy South Africa's Pioneer Foods Group Ltd. for about 24.4 billion rand ($1.8 billion), adding local brands such as ...
South Africa's ex-president Jacob Zuma reverses course on corruption inquiry - BBC News
South Africa's ex-president Jacob Zuma reverses course on corruption inquiry BBC News
Former South African president Jacob Zuma will give further testimony to a corruption inquiry, withdrawing an earlier threat to pull out. His lawyer, Muzi ...
South Africa’s president accused of misleading Parliament - Washington Post
South Africa’s president accused of misleading Parliament Washington Post
JOHANNESBURG — A South African corruption watchdog on Friday said President Cyril Ramaphosa “deliberately misled” Parliament about a campaign ...
South Africa's ex-president Jacob Zuma reverses course on corruption inquiry - BBC News
South Africa's ex-president Jacob Zuma reverses course on corruption inquiry BBC News
Former South African president Jacob Zuma will give further testimony to a corruption inquiry, withdrawing an earlier threat to pull out. His lawyer, Muzi ...
South Africa’s president accused of misleading Parliament - Washington Post
South Africa’s president accused of misleading Parliament Washington Post
JOHANNESBURG — A South African corruption watchdog on Friday said President Cyril Ramaphosa “deliberately misled” Parliament about a campaign ...
South Africa's ex-president Jacob Zuma reverses course on corruption inquiry - BBC News
South Africa's ex-president Jacob Zuma reverses course on corruption inquiry BBC News
Former South African president Jacob Zuma will give further testimony to a corruption inquiry, withdrawing an earlier threat to pull out. His lawyer, Muzi ...
South Africa’s president accused of misleading Parliament - Washington Post
South Africa’s president accused of misleading Parliament Washington Post
JOHANNESBURG — A South African corruption watchdog on Friday said President Cyril Ramaphosa “deliberately misled” Parliament about a campaign ...
South Africa's ex-president Jacob Zuma reverses course on corruption inquiry - BBC News
South Africa's ex-president Jacob Zuma reverses course on corruption inquiry BBC News
Former South African president Jacob Zuma will give further testimony to a corruption inquiry, withdrawing an earlier threat to pull out. His lawyer, Muzi ...
South Africa’s president accused of misleading Parliament - Washington Post
South Africa’s president accused of misleading Parliament Washington Post
JOHANNESBURG — A South African corruption watchdog on Friday said President Cyril Ramaphosa “deliberately misled” Parliament about a campaign ...
South Africa's ex-president Jacob Zuma reverses course on corruption inquiry - BBC News
South Africa's ex-president Jacob Zuma reverses course on corruption inquiry BBC News
Former South African president Jacob Zuma will give further testimony to a corruption inquiry, withdrawing an earlier threat to pull out. His lawyer, Muzi ...
South Africa’s president accused of misleading Parliament - Washington Post
South Africa’s president accused of misleading Parliament Washington Post
JOHANNESBURG — A South African corruption watchdog on Friday said President Cyril Ramaphosa “deliberately misled” Parliament about a campaign ...
African Unicorn Interswitch to Hire JPMorgan for 2019 IPO - Yahoo Finance
African Unicorn Interswitch to Hire JPMorgan for 2019 IPO Yahoo Finance
(Bloomberg) -- Interswitch, a Nigeria-based payments firm, has hired advisers to resurrect plans for a stock-market listing in London and Lagos later this year, ...
PepsiCo Expands in Africa With $1.7 Billion Deal - The Wall Street Journal
PepsiCo Expands in Africa With $1.7 Billion Deal The Wall Street Journal
JOHANNESBURG—PepsiCo Inc. has agreed to buy South Africa's Pioneer Foods Group Ltd. for $1.7 billion, as the snack-and-beverage giant looks to build up ...
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