Development
The “Canonite” working for change – and a wider role for women – in Africa’s photographic industry
Growing up in Harare, Angela Jimu would wake up early some mornings and lay magazines all over her bed. She had no idea what she was looking for; she would just gaze at the photos, or flip through the pages.
Read More »Meet the trailblazing women who are officiating at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
Women continue to make giant strides in football with their inclusion in decision-making in Africa and around the world.
Read More »Beyond the Capital: Can more cities ignite Africa’s urban revolution?
A new report highlights the untapped potential of "second cities" in African countries, suggesting that secondary urban centres catalyse economic growth and alleviate population pressures in primary cities.
Read More »From conflict to regional peacekeeping: The steady rise of Sierra Leone
From a history marked by periods of conflict to now sitting on the world's most powerful Security Council, Sierra Leone has made significant progress.
Read More »Nairobi is bustling and booming
The Waiyaki Way-Raphta Road roundabout in Westlands is a microcosm of the contradictions that define Nairobi's sustainable development narrative.
Read More »New towers are coming to Zanzibar as the island sets out to lure investment and luxury travellers
New towers coming to Zanzibar as the semi-autonomous island sets out to lure investment and luxury travellers to its shores, build its economy beyond tourism.
Read More »Private wealth in Africa set for US$798 billion jump to US$3 trillion
According to the latest Africa Wealth Report 2022 by Henley Global, the tide is swinging in the direction of smaller emerging economies thanks to their growing exchequer hygiene.
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