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 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 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 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
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
