Analysis: There are no shortcuts in Africa’s battle for productivity

The first law of poverty is based on economics. Neither the moralization of capitalism, nor the redefinition of progress, nor the tribulations of imperialism are the concerns of Africans. What matters is a rapid and sustained rise in worker productivity, …

Alica Schmidt enjoys fun horse ride with teammates on 'day off' in South Africa

Alica Schmidt shared a glimpse of horse riding with teammates on her off day during a training session. The athlete is currently in South Africa, training for her upcoming events. Schmidt started her 2025 season by competing at the Erfurt Athletics meet in …

Alica Schmidt shares detailed breakdown of her daily schedule as an 'athlete' amid South Africa training camp

Alica Schmidt recently shared a breakdown of her daily schedule as an athlete in an Instagram post during her training camp in South Africa. The German runner missed out on the podium in the Paris Olympics 2024 and went to the African nation to train after …

The head of Africa CDC thought news of a U.S. aid freeze must be 'a joke.' Now what?

Starlink in South Africa: Hype or Hope?

South Africa’s telecommunications industry is one of the most developed in Africa. South Africa has always been at the forefront of adopting the latest trends in digital communications. Its domain name industry is by far the biggest in Africa and is home …

South Africa’s consumer confidence plummets

South African consumers are facing a crisis of confidence, with the country’s economic prospects growing more uncertain by the day. The latest figures reveal that consumer sentiment has dropped to its lowest point since 2023, putting a strain on the …

Green Africa suspends flights over lessor dispute

Green Africa has temporarily suspended its flight operations due to an ongoing dispute with its aircraft lessor. Despite efforts to prevent disruptions, the airline announced that flights would remain grounded until after the Eid al-Fitr holidays. In a …

Are China and Russia on a Collision Course in Africa?

The sun was just coming up on March 19, 2023, as gunmen invaded the Chimbolo gold mine in the Central African Republic and opened fire on the Chinese employees residing there. The site’s security guards were easily overpowered, and nine Chinese, part of a …

How to market in Africa

With Africa’s growing middle class, urbanisation and increased access to technology, the consumer market is expected to reach 1.7 billion consumers in 2030. But what does this mean for business? This means that Africa is a continent to consider as a target …

Tips for finding skilled employees and navigating South Africa’s labour market

Navigating South Africa’s labour market to find skilled employees requires a strategic approach. While the country offers a diverse workforce, there are challenges. High unemployment rates and skills shortages in key sectors like technology, engineering, …