Cream of the crop
Local rice varieties in sub-Saharan Africa are yielding up to four times more thanks to the first hybrid varieties developed... Read more
20 Sep, 2016
Rare find
Towards the north-east of Abuja in Nigeria lies the potential world-class deposit of a new type of lucrative nickel... Read more
20 Sep, 2016
Inspector gadget
Power cuts are often caused by weather-related incidents that result in severe damage. South Africa’s power utility Eskom currently... Read more
12 Sep, 2016
Main attractions
Landmarks such as Table Mountain and Egypt’s pyramids are pretty much universally recognised, but what about Nigeria’s Giant Footprint of Ukhuse Oke,... Read more
12 Sep, 2016
Logging off
Every year, illegal logging sees Mozambique lose out on tens of millions of dollars in taxes (US$30 million alone in... Read more
12 Sep, 2016
Strike a blow
It’s a plastic, trumpet-esque object (around a metre in length) that makes a distinctive elephant-like sound any South African... Read more
6 Sep, 2016
Full support
Angel investors are fundamental in turning entrepreneurial ideas into businesses that lead to job creation. South Africa alone has... Read more
6 Sep, 2016
Breaking the mould
Titanium medical implants and aerospace parts are just some of the areas set to be improved through South Africa’s... Read more
6 Sep, 2016
Equal measures
Increasing the number of women in sub-Saharan labour markets will not only help eliminate poverty and boost the well-being... Read more
30 Aug, 2016
Fund application
Around just 30% of Nigerian SMMEs currently have a loan with a bank or microfinance institution. This is mainly... Read more
30 Aug, 2016
