Smoking hot
Zimbabwe’s economy might be battling but there is one commodity it produces that’s still in high demand, and that’s tobacco. In fact, the industry attracts 55% of all agricultural loans. According… Read more
Bottoms up
With the rising cost of fuel, electricity and basic goods in South Africa, at least there’s one thing people can count on – cheap beer. Cape Town has been ranked… Read more
Unhealthy results
Nearly 10% of antimalarial medicines currently available in Nigeria are simply not up to scratch. According to a recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Nigeria and UK-based… Read more
Place in the Sun
Botswana has an abundance of diamonds – and it’s got loads of sunshine as well. So why not combine the two? That’s what the government is thinking. It has initiated… Read more
Change of pace
Russia and Brazil both feature in the list of the world’s 10 worst economic performers for this year. Which African country made the list? The answer: not one. A survey… Read more
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