In the money Unlike national currencies, bitcoin – a form of cryptocurrency – is not controlled by a central authority. In Uganda, the digital currency has been left largely unregulated but now the… Read more
Hitting the mark Efforts to address South Africa’s water challenges through various government policies is beginning to pay off, with more than 92% of the country’s households now enjoying greater access to improved water. A state-mandated report on… Read more
Healthy results Three out of five human diseases are transmitted by animals, while 40% of known livestock pathogens (around 200) can infect people. Much like with HIV, the Ebola virus may very well… Read more
Amped up A 400 MW liquid petroleum gas-fuelled (LPG) power plant is set to be built in Ghana’s port city of Tema in what is considered to be the first of its kind… Read more
Keeping track Mustering livestock can prove to be an ongoing challenge for Nigerian farmers and herdsmen, as having little to no designated grazing land often leads to being unable to identify and… Read more
