Bridging the gap
Rwanda is one of only two countries in the world that have more female representatives in parliament than male (the other... Read more
24 Nov, 2015
Highs and lows
Lesotho has made the most of its landlocked location but some challenges remain for it to realise its full... Read more
16 Nov, 2015
Sharing is caring
The rise of Africa’s sharing economy has the potential to alleviate the supply and demand imbalance while easing unemployment.... Read more
16 Nov, 2015
Connecting the dots
Broadband companies are rushing to lay fibre and roll out 4G networks to provide stable, high-speed connectivity to the... Read more
16 Nov, 2015
Home, sweet home
Still in its infancy in sub-Saharan Africa, mortgage lending lies mostly in unsecured credit, but holds enormous potential for... Read more
16 Nov, 2015
Death traps
The lack of decent infrastructure and a lackadaisical attitude towards traffic law enforcement are among the reasons Africa has the... Read more
10 Nov, 2015
Slow motion
For one hour every Tuesday, Facebook will give its staff a taste of what logging on to the platform... Read more
10 Nov, 2015
Banking on it
Mobile money, initially developed for use by individuals, continues to innovate by now making its way into the business... Read more
10 Nov, 2015
Welcome mat
A tent for an arrivals hall, faulty air-conditioning and practically no seating caused Nigeria’s Port Harcourt International Airport to... Read more
27 Oct, 2015
Line of work
A group of bike-riding researchers found there are more informal businesses in South African townships than the government has... Read more
27 Oct, 2015
