The region is slowly morphing into the new ‘Middle East’ in regard to oil and gas. But this will entirely depend on how well East Africa can diversify her economies on the back of the resources. South Sudan, Kenya and Uganda hold the region’s 10.8 billion barrels, with more barrels expected during exploration of new blocks, according to a…
As the foundation of the food sector, fertilizer is responsible for half of the world’s food production, according to analysts. The International Fertilizer Association (IFA) says fertilizer feed about 50 per cent of the world’s population which amounts to around 20 billion meals per day. It provides almost one million jobs in production around the world. Behind this phenomenal…
Africa has the lowest number of internet connections, but has the largest potential for progress, imagine life without the internet and telecommunications. Until the internet entered many African countries, communications was a nightmare. When digital communications emerged, life began to improve as it became easier to communicate. And the internet became a leveler or so it seemed as it…
GOOGLE’S first product development centre in Africa, to be located in Kenya, is anticipated to create transformative products and services for the continent and people around the world. It is hiring engineers, product managers, user experience designers and researchers to lay the foundation for significant growth. “Google’s mission in Africa is to make the internet helpful to Africans and…
Nairobi, Kenya – AGRA has announced the opening of applications for the second cohort for the Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA)’s Advanced Leadership Programme. Designed for rising stars and established executives from across Africa’s agriculture sector in government, the private sector, and civil society, the programme is the continent’s premier leadership programme tailored for developing leaders to…
Nairobi, Kenya – AGRA has announced the opening of applications for the second cohort for the Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA)’s Advanced Leadership Programme. Designed for rising stars and established executives from across Africa’s agriculture sector in government, the private sector, and civil society, the programme is the continent’s premier leadership programme tailored for developing leaders to…
Throughout his musical career, Aliaune Thiam — known as Akon to the world at large — has been dedicated to making life better on the African continent. Back in 2015, he told The Guardian that the reason for his dedication to African causes was because the charities that are currently on the continent don’t always help the people they claim to help. “One…
Mr Ramathan Ggoobi, the Ministry of Finance permanent secretary (Left) stands next to oil drilling conductor pipes in the KingFisher oilfield during a tour of the oil facilities in the Albertine Graben recently. PHOTO/Paul Murungi By Paul Murungi What you need to know: East Africa rising. The East African region is slowly morphing into the new ‘Middle East’ in regard…
Yoox-owned label 8 by Yoox has revealed its new project, Tales by Africa, dedicated to artisanal and African culture and will include capsules created by six designers from the African continent. Set to become available from the beginning of May, the collections include ready-to-wear pieces, bags, accessories and footwear. Each of the designers have focused on one tradition from…
Mining for cobalt by hand in DR Congo (Photo: Amnesty International) The credibility of Europe’s approach to a green economic transition abroad will depend on its ability to help create and sustain green industrialisation in African countries, making African countries not just targets of European policy, but key actors of a new and interconnected green economy. Africa-Europe discussions on climate…