Bearing fruit West African plants sought out by wild chimpanzees to ease ailments ranging from worm infestations to bacterial infections could be used to treat people too. Research being conducted by scientists… Read more
Firm foundation Estimates suggest there are more than 10 000 Chinese-owned firms operating in Africa today – 90% of which are privately owned. A report recently released by consultancy firm McKinsey, covering… Read more
Taking flight This year, South Africa’s drone industry is expected to contribute ZAR2 billion to the country’s economy, while creating more than 30 000 jobs. At the recent Drone Con gathering –… Read more
On the dot There are currently 5.1 million domain names associated with Africa, earning the continent US$52 million every year. A study conducted by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)… Read more
Out of the woods Estimates suggest that Ethiopia loses 92 000 ha of forest annually, while just 20 000 ha are being replaced. However, this is set to change thanks to the government’s new… Read more
