Girls Need Government to Bring Facts, Not Feelings, to Policymaking
Recent ridiculous statements from the Governor of Bungoma county, Kenneth Lusaka, have brought to the fore concerns that the government of Kenya intends to continue trampling upon children’s rights under the guise of addressing the challenges facing the country’s adolescents. In a meeting with the press, the governor called for banning girls from school while […]
Why a Basic Income Grant Would Benefit Everyone
Nosisi Mayamo’s voice wavered as she told me that halfway through the month, she ran out of money for electricity. She had also run out of food. Mayamo, 64, lives with her 16 grandchildren in a damp, two-bedroom house in Dimbaza, Eastern Cape. Three of her eight children have died, and the remaining five moved […]
Cameroon’s #MeToo Moment
Authorities Should Ensure Investigations, Protect and Support Victims Over the past ten days, the #MeToo movement has seen a resurgence in Cameroon as scores of women and men have taken to social media to report their experiences of sexual harassment, assault, and other abuses, all at the hands of the same alleged predator. On January […]
Triple Win: How Africa’s Industrials Can Decarbonise, Lower Energy Costs And Increase Reliability All At The Same Time
By Ella Teperi, General Manager, Market & Financial Analysis, Decarbonisation Services at Wärtsilä Energy In African countries, particularly those with a well-developed industrial sector, a significant portion of energy production may come from the industry’s own power plants. This is especially true in countries where the reliability of the grid is low, and industries rely […]
Buy Now, Pay Later Isn’t Just About Increasing Retail Sales, It’s Also A Form Of Financial Inclusion
By Eric Muli, Founder and CEO, Lipa Later It’s no secret that there’s still a long way to go when it comes to achieving true financial inclusion in Africa. As recently as 2021, 45% of people in sub-Saharan Africa didn’t have access to a formal bank account. That doesn’t just make it difficult for them to save […]
5th Annual Ocean Innovation Africa Summit: Shaping The Future Of A Sustainable Blue Economy
The 5th annual Ocean Innovation Africa Summit is set to take place in Cape Town from the 20th to the 22nd of February 2024. Hosted at The Avenue Conference and Events Centre, V&A Waterfront, this premier event promises a dynamic platform for engagement, collaboration, and inspiration all in the ocean economy. The summit will feature […]
10 Best Travel Destinations in Africa
Africa is one of the best travel destinations in the world. Here, you can enjoy crystal blue beaches, majestic wildlife, and a wealth of culture and history. This article will look at ten countries to visit across the continent. Tourism in Africa increased by 2% in 2014, according to the UN World Tourism Organization report […]
In Search Of Manhood
Blog Post by Ebenezer Obadare The genital disappearance panic sweeping across Nigeria evokes nagging anxiety over masculinity and male power. In April 2021, a report spread across the Nigerian blogosphere that Chinese authorities at the Shanghai Port had seized a Nigerian cargo ship carrying 7,200 refrigerated human penises. Although the report seemed improbable for many reasons, among them […]
The Italian Government has Officially Returned Ethiopia’s First Plane
Built in 1935 during the reign of Selassie, the aircraft was a collaborative effort between the German pilot Herr Ludwig Weber and Ethiopian engineers. In December 1935, Weber embarked on the plane’s maiden flight, covering a distance of about 30 miles (50km) from Addis Ababa. The flight lasted for about seven minutes. By the time […]
For Many Nigerians, Transitioning to Alternatives May be Harder than Expected
“Bring your plates” was Chicken Republic’s cheeky response to Lagos state’s sudden ban on styrofoam and single-use plastics. The Nigerian fast-food franchise, known for its signature styrofoam packaging, welcomed the new development announced by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab. The ban is a reaction to the menace that single-use plastics, […]
