A Basic Guide to Investing in Property in South Africa
A quick drive around South Africa’s major cities such as Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Pretoria reveals one unmissable feature: amid shiny, high-rise buildings, towering cranes compete for attention as they transport hefty loads up and down new under construction buildings. It’s a familiar sight that greets you in many metros across the continent. The growth […]
Use Black Friday To Kickstart A New Career
Beyond discounted TVs and toilet paper, Black Friday offers a unique opportunity for a complete career change. Those who’ve enjoyed working from home during lockdown can leverage Black Friday to find specials on remote work equipment. With the latest portable tech in hand, savvy shoppers can launch a new office-free, adventure-filled lifestyle. “Black Friday and […]
Uganda Tops African Countries With Well-Developed Electricity Regulatory Frameworks
Uganda has for the third time in a row emerged as the top performer in this year’s Electricity Regulatory Index Report published by the African Development Bank (AfDB.org). The East African country, along with Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia and Kenya, the other top performers, have regulators with the authority to exert the necessary oversight on the […]
Africa Tech Festival – Day One And Two Overview
Uniting technology and talent, the key to Africa’s socio-economic growth and resilience “Everyone deserves the benefit of a modern, connected life” – Charles Molapisi, MTN Group Chief Technology & Information Officer The 2020 Africa Tech Festival got off to a cracking start on Monday 9th November, for the 4-day virtual conference and exhibition that incorporates AfricaCom and AfricaTech, […]
Africa Must Not Assume A ‘Business As Usual’ Approach To Covid-19 Recovery
By Peter Kamalingin B.L. The corona virus pandemic is impacting Africa’s population in quite differentiated ways and is significantly entrenching inequality. At the greatest risk are lives and livelihoods of the poor. Millions are being pushed further into hunger and poverty. Children have been forced out of school with many of them, particularly girls, having a […]
Cameroon: Land And Property Rights
Cameroon is a Central African country situated on the Gulf of Guinea. Its population is 24.1 million (2017) and just over half the people live in urban areas. Its landscape is diverse and has plentiful natural resources, but this has not always resulted in commensurate economic growth. Agriculture, forestry and fishing contributed only 15% to […]
