• Deep research

    Deep research

    Floods, droughts and rising sea levels are just some of the environmental impacts of climate change facing Africa. A report by SciDev.Net states that it is difficult for humans to… Read more

    The right call

    The right call

    Africa’s poorest are three times more likely to own a mobile phone than a flushing toilet. A survey by public-attitude researchers Afrobarometer found that less than 30% of Africans have access to sewerage services, whereas mobile phone… Read more

    Foot on the gas

    Foot on the gas

    Mozambique has the potential to become one of the fastest-growing economies in the next decade – that’s if its largest offshore natural gas discovery is properly utilised. According to an AFKInsider report,… Read more

    Planting the seeds

    Planting the seeds

    Severe drought across sub-Saharan Africa has led to widespread crop failure and starvation, prompting some countries to loosen their grip on the ban of GMOs. Kenya is among the latest…. Read more

    More power to you

    More power to you

    After decades of discussion, the continuous power woes plaguing Zambia and Zimbabwe could soon receive some relief once the construction of a huge 2 400 MW hydroelectric power station gets under way. The… Read more