Smart brew A coffee producer is using blockchain to enable consumers to trace their java – from the shop they bought it from to its Ugandan plantation of origin. Established in the… Read more
Free zone Nairobi has announced plans to launch weekly car-free days in part of its CBD in a bid to ease traffic congestion. A six-block radius will be closed to private vehicles… Read more
Treasure trove In Botswana, Lucara Diamond’s Karowe mine has uncovered a 240 ct stone. The top white gem diamond is set to feature alongside another recently discovered 127 ct stone from the… Read more
Safety zone A unique Tanzanian forest is getting a second lease on life after being declared a nature reserve. Described by Africa Geographic as one of the continent’s most biodiverse forests, Magombera’s… Read more
Mechanics of farming Nigeria’s agricultural sector is set to receive a boost thanks to a US$1.1 billion loan from the Brazilian government. This is in a move to diversify the West African country’s economy… Read more