Economic Development
Africa’s quest for a cashless economy gains momentum
Insufficient financial inclusion, unbanked masses and financial literacy are increasingly attracting investors
Economic Development
Urban growth a boon for Africa’s industrialization
The 2017 Economic Report on Africa calls for harnessing urban growth
Water
How South Sudan’s ‘lost boy’ brought water to his village
Salva Dut, a former refugee, has helped drill 300 boreholes in his country
Save Our Seas
Africa feeling the heat of climate change
Affected countries require funds to build more resilient and climate-smart economies
Save Our Seas
Plastics pose biggest threat to oceans
Oceans choking on millions of plastic water bottles, cups, straws and single use plastic bags
Cover Story
It is time to save our oceans
More efforts required to protect marine life and coastal biodiversity from plastic litter
