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Africa needs to trade in higher-value goods to aid development
Nairobi May 27 2024 African countries need to trade in value-added and intermediate goods with each other and the rest of the world in...
Domestic flights in South Africa
South Africa has a number of airlines flying between its major cities, and some of
its smaller ones, with fares ranging from first-class to cut-price economy. Flights
can be booked online from anywhere in the world.
Africa can improve access to healthcare for all
Africa bears one-quarter of the global disease burden, yet has only 2% of the world’s doctors. To improve the delivery of healthcare, the continent...
Innovative software tackles climate change and rainwater harvesting in Mozambique
A mobile app, designed by a Mozambican civil engineer, uses real-time climate data to help farmers in the region harvest rainwater more effectively. The...
Matatu buses: Kenya’s mobile museums
8 November 2016
Kenya's matatu buses are 12- and 14-seater urban transport vehicles – a little bigger than the average South African minibus taxi –...
#NGODigitalSpaces, NGOs and social media
#NGODigitalSpaces workshops in South Africa taught people in the non-profit sector about using social media to gain the trust of potential donors and supporters....
BRICS leaders’ informal meeting on the margins of the G20
The BRICS leaders' summit in Hangzhou, China on Sunday 4 September 2016. From left, Brazilian President Michel Temer, Indian President Narender Modi, Chinese President...
Transcript: 14th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture by Bill Gates
In his address for the 14th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture, Bill Gates spoke under the broad theme of "living together". He touched on a...
Dadaab: the camp that’s changing the world’s view on refugees
A transit camp to house Somalis fleeing war has, over two decades, become the largest refugee camp in the world. Now its 360 000 residents face an uncertain future as the Kenyan government announces its closure.
Google to train a million young Africans in digital skills
Google is working to boost digital skills across Africa and foster the spirit of internet entrepreneurs through its online learning portal Digify Africa. The company has pledged to train a million young people across the continent.
