Going places Citizens of Seychelles have the upper hand when it comes to easily accessing other countries. Arton Capital’s Passport Index – which ranks national passports by the effort it takes holders… Read more
Growth factor Overall economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa slowed to an estimated 1.5% rate in 2016 – the weakest pace in more than two decades, according to the World Bank’s recently released… Read more
Good disruptions Fintech, including mobile wallets that essentially function as bank accounts, is changing the way ordinary Africans manage and use money, albeit not in the same manner as developed economies. The… Read more
Quick buck Durban, South Africa offers the best rental return on investment in the world. This is according to a recently released index that – in a bid to better understand global variations… Read more
In the clear An experimental vaccine administered to nearly 6 000 people in Guinea who were in close contact with Ebola patients has been found to be 100% effective. The trial was led by… Read more
