Final Call to Own a Piece of Ethiopia’s Telco
Addis Ababa is looking to sell a larger portion of its state-owned telecommunications company, Ethio-Telecom. The company has been in operation for 13 years and was the only operator in the country until October 2022 when Safaricom expanded its services in Ethiopia. The Ethiopian government plans to privatize Ethio-Telecom and has increased the number of […]
Agribusiness Offers African Countries the Most Promising Path for Development
Africa’s dependence on imports for its consumption is the highest in the world as a share of its GDP. The development of agribusiness is fundamental for Africa’s ability to ensure food security. Upgrading to activities that add more value in agriculture often requires less advanced technology than in manufacturing industries. Compare the technology of producing […]
Ugandan Fintech to Launch an Earned Wage Access Product
Qiribu provides salaried employees with the ability to access a portion of their earned wages before their regular payday, something which can be particularly useful for employees facing financial emergencies or who just need some extra cash to tide them over until their next payday. Qiribu works with employers to set up a system where […]
Mugabe’s Son Finds Himself on the Wrong Side of the Law
The eldest son of Robert Mugabe, the late authoritarian ruler of Zimbabwe, has been arrested for allegedly causing damage worth $12,000 to cars and other property at a party in an upmarket neighbourhood of Harare over the weekend. Robert Mugabe Jr, 31, spent a night in a local police station and then briefly appeared at […]
Juba’s Comedy Scene
Welcome to one of Juba’s most sought-after night out spot. For just over one US dollar spectators gain access to the hall of laughter. Juba’s Kilkilu Ana Comedy Show is a weekly comedy night. Stand-up acts, poetry readings and music shows have no trouble drawing crowds eager for distraction and solace. Indeed, after a civil […]
