Can cloud-based tech help lower the cost of food in Africa?
To help lower the expense of food and support food security in Africa, Kenya’s Twiga Foods is connecting farmers and vendors throughout the country with fair, trusted, and modern markets
What to expect from South Africa’s new international travel list: minister
Government faces a balancing act as it selects the countries which will be allowed to travel to and from South Africa under the new level 1 lockdown. Senior government sources
World Bank: Roadmap to address Africa’s climate change & poverty
The World Bank has released a plan for Africa to address climate change and poverty. Image: Pexel.com The World Bank has unveiled the Next Generation Africa Climate Business Plan (NG-ACBP),
South Africa to Fight Graft, Boost Mining in Recovery Plan
Cyril Ramaphosa /Photographer: Phill Magakoe/AFP via Getty Images By: Antony Sguazzin and S’thembile Cel An unprecedented economic recovery plan set to be unveiled by South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa focuses…
Joburg’s R2 billion Jewel City redevelopment set to launch next week
The R2 billion-plus redevelopment of Johannesburg’s inner-city district, dubbed Jewel City, is preparing to launch on Heritage Day, 24 September. The development, which broke ground in 2018, is a mixed-use
Senegal to adopt tax framework that will boost Rosso Bridge construction
The government of Senegal is looking to adopt a tax framework precisely in matters of exemption and temporary admission, including exemptions in terms of import duties and taxes only applicable
New home for SA fashion at Mall of Africa
Mall of Africa is the new host of SA Fashion Week and has also welcomed the opening of Koop Studio, a new retail hub that showcases the work of local
Uganda, Tanzania sign agreement for construction of crude oil pipeline
Motor oil Uganda has not given a date for when construction of the pipeline will begin but said last year that once construction begins, it would take 2-1/2 to three
Omnia solidifies its position as a pioneer in the mining sector
Mining division delivers ground-breaking “world first in Africa” solution for purer metals extraction and initiates the largest detonator blast in South Africa 14 September 2020. Diversified chemicals group, Omnia Holdings
COVID-19 and the AGRF 2020 Summit: A chance to act decisively on food insecurity in Africa
A man inspects tobacco leaves as buyers and traders wear face masks to trade on the first day of the 2020 tobacco selling season at the Tobacco Sales Floors (TSF)