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China’s staunch support to Africa to fight Corona crisis

Chinese government reportedly is on a drive to cement its diplomatic relations with Africa Containers, packed with masks, ventilators, and protective suits are...

African market for the used cloth industry

3 mts read According to recent reports, the global used cloth market is set to double to $51 bn. Almost $150 million worth of...

AfCATA at cross-roads: Miles to go but how?

(3 minutes read) In about two-and-a half months time from now  African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCATA) will be completing the first anniversary of its formation. Billed...

GERD discord- a new axis of conflict

The bitter wrangle between Ethiopia and Egypt on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), has become one of the most-watched water conflicts in the world. The...

Are tech companies upbeat about Africa?

Many still believe that central to Africa’s development is mining, agriculture and to a lesser extent manufacturing. No one talks about large scale manufacturing...

Was Africa cold shouldered at WEF ?

5 minutes read ·        This year’s World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting, the 50th edition of the event being hritualistically held at the snowy...

Different textures of Brand Africa

In less than 20 years or so, African brands have caught up, probably beyond expectations,  when the region was mostly known for its...

Growing cult of rejecting poll outcome in Africa

Does Africa have a separate democratic culture? That is what people ask. It is not without any reasons, if poll outcomes are any indication....

IT sector is at crossroads in Africa: Is it in for a decadal leap?

Start up and innovation have become almost a cliché in the developed world and in some emerging economies. The good news is that it...

2019 -An eventful year for Africa: 2020 a make or break one

From 1963 to 2019, Africa has witnessed a steady stream of activities for economic unity. Year 1963, is important since in that year only...

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