Future directions for African energy systems
Because there has not been significant investment in existing infrastructure, sub-Saharan Africa can actually capitalise on the fact energy access is below 50%.
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Urgent action is needed to improve Africa’s food systems
The impact of a series of crises is exacerbating vulnerabilities in Africa’s food systems. Things will get worse unless mitigating actions are taken now to safeguard Africa’s food security.
Odinga vs Ruto – Who will come out on top in Kenya election?
Charlie Mitchell, Kenya reporter for African Business Magazine and the Times of London, talks us through the implications of the 9 August poll.
Growing cybercrime demands firm African response
As Africa’s internet revolution continues, cybercriminals are poised to strike. Governments and businesses must build their defences
Energy self-sufficiency for Africa
Given the prohibitive cost of delivering a continent-wide grid can Africa go its own way with stand-alone renewable energy and leapfrog grid-based generation?
How the US got its groove back in Africa
The recent US-Africa Business Summit in Marrakech and President Biden's hosting of the US-Africa Summit in December show America is making its presence felt again in Africa.
Who wins from exploiting Africa’s oil and gas?
When the environmental imperative to abandon fossil fuels is so strong, what are the arguments for developing them and who will really profit from it?
Investment arbitration and climate change in Africa
As governments tighten environmental regulations, how can foreign investors in Africa benefit from the legal protections laid down in investment treaties?
Morocco’s OCP Group throws a lifeline to Africa’s beleaguered farmers
In an exclusive interview with Anver Versi, Dr Mohamed Anouar Jamali, CEO of OCP Africa, describes how the Group is launching its largest ever fertilizer relief programme.
For AfCFTA to work, Africa needs to speak with one voice, says Afreximbank’s Hippolyte Fofack
Afreximbank’s chief economist and director of research explains how the AfCFTA could spark off a virtuous cycle leading to Africa’s industrialisation and prosperity.