• Fair warning

    Fair warning

    The cost of diabetes treatment could triple to US$59.3 billion by 2030 if GDP rates double. A study conducted by the Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology Commission found that the current… Read more

    Staple grounds

    Staple grounds

    Côte d’Ivoire and Ethiopia are anticipated to be the main drivers of Africa’s agricultural sector. These countries are also believed to be best prepared to face challenges within the sector,… Read more

    Time to launch

    Time to launch

    More than 70% of African tech start-ups are generating revenue, 23% of which raise approximately US$50 000 a year. This year’s edition of the Venture Finance in Africa report – which… Read more

    On the double

    On the double

    An app developed by two Kenyans is poised to change the way the country accesses emergency services. Described as Uber for emergency services, Flare connects users to response teams –… Read more

    Paying the price

    Paying the price

    Cybercriminals have been upping the ante since 2015 by increasing ransom values threefold. According to a report by the UN’s International Telecommunications Union, ransomware continues to plague businesses and consumers… Read more