Deep value Located in South Africa’s Western Cape province, the Steenkampskraal mine is believed to hold the highest grade of rare earth elements worldwide, at 14.4%. In some areas, the grade is… Read more
Class act Estimates suggest that sub-Saharan Africa (excluding South Africa) now holds a population of least 100 million people, with an aggregate daily spending power of more than US$400 million. This makes it… Read more
In hot pursuit The internet is an important driver of start-ups and innovation across the continent and, as a result, its contribution to GDP has grown significantly. A McKinsey Global Institute report shows… Read more
Space odyssey Africa’s contribution to space exploration has taken another leap after Ghana officially entered the space race, with its very first satellite now orbiting earth, as reported by TechCrunch. Launched by… Read more
One for the books A 54-year-old theory of the importance of national literacy rates for investment growth has been put to the test. It has been proven that countries are unlikely to grow sustainably… Read more
