According to Completesports, Crystal Palace has shown interest in Brentford’s midfielder Frank Onyeka. The Nigerian player is currently loaned to Bundesliga team Augsburg. At […]
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Ghana’s e-levy: 3 lessons from the abolished mobile money tax
The first budget speech of Ghana’s new government on 11 March painted a picture of an economy in crisis, facing high debt and fiscal mismanagement. […]
Africa’s data workers are being exploited by foreign tech firms – 4 ways to protect them
Data workers in Africa often have a hard time. They face job insecurities – including temporary contracts, low pay, arbitrary dismissal and worker surveillance – […]
Uganda’s electricity distribution is changing hands – what’s at stake
Uganda’s electricity sector is at a turning point, as Umeme Limited’s 20-year concession draws to a close. Umeme was the first private distribution operator in […]
Uganda’s speedy motorbike taxis will slow down for cash – if incentives are cleverly designed
Every day, 10 people die on Ugandan roads. Road accidents cost Uganda US$1.2 billion annually, which is about 5% of its GDP. The cost typically […]
Kenya’s courts are corruption hotspots – radical actions the chief justice must take
Kenya’s chief justice, Martha Koome, announced a change of strategy in March 2025 to fight corruption in the judiciary. The country’s courts are some of […]
Trump’s tariff hikes and South Africa: hunt for new agricultural markets must begin now
The South African government has underscored the urgent need to diversify the country’s agricultural exports in the wake of the US decision to increase tariffs […]
Wild meat is eaten by millions, but puts billions at risk – how to manage the trade
One of the most pressing issues of our time is the wild meat trade. Why? Because it’s consumed by millions and puts billions at risk […]
South Africa’s domestic workers still battle with echoes of a racist past
There are 861,000 domestic workers employed in South Africa. They make up about 25% of the informal (non-agricultural) labour sector. By and large, it is […]
Africa’s superfood heroes – from teff to insects – deserve more attention
Africa is home to a rich variety of incredible indigenous crops and foods – from nutrient-dense grains and legumes to unique fruits and leafy greens. […]