Meaty matters In South Africa, meat costs 20% less than the global average, yet the country’s unskilled labour force generally has to work more hours than their international counterparts in order to… Read more
Ground rules The Alphamin Bisie tin mine in the DRC’s North Kivu region holds one of the largest and most significant tin deposits in the world, and is on track to produce… Read more
Calling the shots The mobile market in sub-Saharan Africa, which is and is set to continue to be the fastest-growing in the world, also contributes significantly to the region’s economy. Last year alone,… Read more
High flyers At 22%, Kenyan capital Nairobi has recorded the highest domestic air travel growth in Africa for 2017 – beating its closest competitors Tunis and Addis Ababa, which increased by 14%… Read more
Balance of power The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has approved a US$1.05 million grant that will be used towards a feasibility study for Zambia’s very first independent wind-power plant, according to… Read more
