Rags to riches
Just 17 years ago, Ethiopia was the third-poorest nation in the world, with a yearly GDP per capita of... Read more
12 Dec, 2017
Hitting home
Almost 70% of African MBA students attending the 10 leading US and European universities plan on returning to the... Read more
5 Dec, 2017
Keeping track
Since scientists started using drones to help fight malaria in Zanzibar, parts of the country have seen a notable drop... Read more
5 Dec, 2017
Power surge
Come January next year, Ethiopia will start operating Africa’s first waste-to-energy plant, which aims to transform the Koshe dump... Read more
5 Dec, 2017
Dark underworld
Illegal mining is on the rise in South Africa, where the annual commercial value of illicit dealings in precious... Read more
28 Nov, 2017
Anchors away
De Beers, in a 50/50 joint venture with the Namibian government (known as Debmarine Namibia), has commissioned what is... Read more
28 Nov, 2017
Moving on up
Migration of people from rural to urban areas has seen 385 000 South Africans break free from extreme poverty.... Read more
28 Nov, 2017
The big picture
Visitors to South Africa can now enjoy a sneak online peek of many of the country’s national parks and... Read more
21 Nov, 2017
Under the hammer
The 709-carat Peace Diamond is set to bring much-needed practical help to the people of Sierra Leone. In early... Read more
21 Nov, 2017
Perfect proof
South Africa has ramped up its 3D printing capabilities by developing the very first pure platinum 3D printing prototype.... Read more
21 Nov, 2017
