The role of technology in unlocking trade value in East Africa

Is it too soon to be optimistic about an economic revival in East Africa following the devastating impact of COVID-19 on the global economy?  By Pedro Guerreiro, MD: Central Africa at SAP The latest data – and the region’s continued focus on transforming...

Africa’s apparent Covid resilience probably due to under-reporting

The unexpected resilience of the African countries during the Covid-19 pandemic has left experts puzzled. Some attribute the continent’s success to its timely response and effective measures, whereas others emphasise its favorable climate or young population....

Multilateral coalition for African agro-ecology launched

More than 100 European and African actors have signed a charter of commitment to the development of the agro-pastoral sectors in Africa, particularly in the Sahel. The original initiative aims to resize and strengthen agricultural cooperation between Europe and Africa...

Lessons from Beitbridge delays critical for AfCFTA

Transport and freight bodies are calling on government for a public-private partnership (PPP) to prevent future disasters similar to the chaos taking place at the Beitbridge border post on the Zimbabwe border. The call comes from the Federation of Eastern and Southern...

What the US political transition might mean for Africa

2021 could be the beginning of a much needed reset for US relations with Africa and its various countries and regions. By Jude Kearney, chairman of the US/Africa Committee of the Africa Energy Chamber To date, most African governments have responded positively to the...

The changing shape of African cybersecurity

The 2020 KnowBe4 African Report collated insights from 881 respondents across South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Egypt, Morocco, Mauritius and Botswana to discover how the continent views cybersecurity and its risks in a world shaped by a global pandemic. The report...