Jumia Changes its Focus
Back in 2012 when it first launched, Jumia’s long-term goal was to become the leading e-commerce player on the continent. It set about that objective… Read More »Jumia Changes its Focus
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Africa’s Most-populous Country Considers Joining the G-20 Debt-relief Initiative
The economic crisis caused by the pandemic and ensuing lockdowns has left many struggling: 1.7 million Kenyans lost their jobs between April and June 2020,… Read More »Africa’s Most-populous Country Considers Joining the G-20 Debt-relief Initiative
New Project Seeks to Restore and Improve Mozambique’s Infrastructure
Despite sustained economic growth since 2005, rural poverty in Mozambique persists. Low agricultural productivity, particularly in the northern and central provinces, is exacerbated by poor… Read More »New Project Seeks to Restore and Improve Mozambique’s Infrastructure
Tanzania Woman Who Fought for Freedom Immortalized in Germany
Councillors in the German capital, Berlin, have voted to replace a street name honouring a colonial governor in East Africa accused of having ordered massacres… Read More »Tanzania Woman Who Fought for Freedom Immortalized in Germany
Is Africa Ready to Receive Mass Stocks of Vaccines?
The announcement by American pharmaceutical giant Pfizer that it has developed a vaccine that interim analysis shows is 90% effective against Covid-19 marks a potential… Read More »Is Africa Ready to Receive Mass Stocks of Vaccines?
Few Tips for HNW Individuals Interested in Angel Investing in African Tech
Zachariah George is the wearer of many hats – co-founder of the Startupbootcamp AfriTech accelerator, principal at Nedbank Venture Capital, and active angel investor. He… Read More »Few Tips for HNW Individuals Interested in Angel Investing in African Tech
Africa’s Football Legends Remember Maradona
Liberia’s President George Weah was among African football greats who have shared tributes to Argentina’s football legend Diego Maradona, who died on Wednesday aged 60.… Read More »Africa’s Football Legends Remember Maradona
A Warmer World has Made Nocturnal Animals Come Out during the Day
Aardvarks are notoriously elusive, nocturnal mammals. They generally hide in their underground burrows during the day and emerge at night to feed exclusively on ants… Read More »A Warmer World has Made Nocturnal Animals Come Out during the Day
The First Woman to Wear a Hijab on the Runway Quits the Catwalk
Halima Aden has announced she is quitting fashion shows because she has been forced to compromise on her Islamic beliefs and values. Aden, who has… Read More »The First Woman to Wear a Hijab on the Runway Quits the Catwalk
Human-elephant Conflict Remains an Important Issue across Africa
Amboseli National Park is the stronghold of East Africa’s elephant population. More than 1,600 roam these lands, according to Amboseli Trust for Elephants. Kenya’s total… Read More »Human-elephant Conflict Remains an Important Issue across Africa