On news websites, when you click on the business section, you might find updates on the level of inflation. But …
Law & Governance
Is it right for politicians to change the law to stay in power?
WHAT IS A CONSTITUTION?
A constitution is a set of principles, values and ideas upon which countries are created and …
How the African Union is helping Africa’s economy
THE AFRICAN UNION’S ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
The African Economic Community (AEC) is an organization under the African Union that exists to …
Business vs. environment – what we can learn from the Serengeti road
There have been long ongoing battles between the Tanzania government and African conservationists over the creation of a highway through …
Transparency and tackling corruption
THE NATURE OF CORRUPTION
Corruption across Africa takes place in many forms. In any case, whether it is bribery on …
How to establish a seedbank in your community
THE UTILITY OF A SEEDBANK
Community seedbanks can empower farmers to use, exchange and conserve plant varieties. This helps to …
Free trade and the African market
Countries today are importing (buying) and exporting (selling) goods from each other more than ever before. This is because of …
The benefits of public-private partnerships (PPPs) for renewable energy in Africa
These are exciting times for the renewable energy sector in sub-Saharan Africa. Governments are showing a willingness to find sustainable …
The agricultural potential of Africa
Agriculture and farming is the largest economic sector in Africa making up about 15% of total output. However, Africa has …
Case studies in governance: Botswana and the Democratic Republic of Congo
Democracy is incredibly important to the wellbeing of people across the world. Indeed a lack of democracy or a decline …