Cracking the gene pool
A chip has been created to target genetic variation in people of African descent. It contains millions of genetic... Read more
15 Nov, 2016
Common practice
Typically, Kenyans without collateral have found accessing traditional loans to be tough – but not anymore. Consumers can now... Read more
8 Nov, 2016
Shaping up
In the past year, the majority of sub-Saharan African economies implemented a record number of reforms to improve the business... Read more
8 Nov, 2016
Growth spurt
While South Africa has been particularly hard hit by recent drought conditions, the country’s commercial producers have plans to... Read more
8 Nov, 2016
Hitting the bullseye
South African scientists have introduced Pumelelo, the first Cape buffalo brought into the world by in vitro fertilisation, at... Read more
1 Nov, 2016
Capital developments
The Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (BRVM) – West Africa’s regional stock exchange – is leading the way in... Read more
31 Oct, 2016
Value for money
The British have spoken – they consider South Africa to be the best-value long-haul holiday destination. The UK’s annual... Read more
31 Oct, 2016
Scaling up
Expansion of the airport at Dodoma – Tanzania’s designated new capital city – has tripled the number of aircraft landing... Read more
25 Oct, 2016
Bank on it
According to a study by the FinMark Trust, South Africa is the only SADC country where females are more... Read more
25 Oct, 2016
In the programme
When it comes to addiction, alcohol, drugs and tobacco dependency are the usual suspects that come to mind. But... Read more
20 Oct, 2016
