Filling a need After facing various challenges – including an unexpected rise in water level that led to an evacuation upstream – construction of Zimbabwe’s largest inland dam has finally been completed, nearly 20 years since its… Read more
Catch a whiff The way in which rhino communicate with each other has been compared to how humans interact on social network sites. A study conducted at the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park in South Africa’s… Read more
Market leaders South Africa may have one of the continent’s smallest Muslim populations (1.5%–3% of its citizens follow Islam), yet the country is one of the top five producers of halal products globally. In fact, roughly… Read more
Bright spot What comprises 32 680 photovoltaic panels and can generate clean, low-carbon, sustainable electricity to 40 000 homes, schools and businesses? East Africa’s largest solar plant, that’s what. Developed under the… Read more
Money talks West Africa could soon have its very own digital currency, starting with Senegal. The new currency, known as eCFA, is designed to operate alongside the West African franc (CFA), currently… Read more
