Winning streak for Ghanaian football academy
Ghana’s Right to Dream football academy is not only producing top players but also working to ensure their true value is recognised by European clubs. Will McBain reports
Africa’s agricultural sector faces up to Covid-19 crisis
So far African agriculture has held up better under Covid-19 than many feared, but what will the long-term consequences be? …
John Deere deal revives Zimbabwe mechanisation hopes
Will a deal with leading manufacturer John Deere to deliver and finance tractors make a significant difference to the country’s ailing agricultural sector? Tendai Marima reports
Locusts wreak havoc on East African agriculture
According to the World Bank, the current locust infestation will cost East Africa and Yemen $8.5bn this year. Charlie Mitchell reports on local and international efforts to stem the plague
Kenyan banks stable but lending frozen
Kenya’s banks are well capitalised and have good liquidity, but if they do not overcome their aversion to risk businesses will be starved of the credit they need to recover from Covid-19. Tom Collins reports
Africa can feed the world, says AGRF MD Debisi Araba
Ahead of the AGRF 2020 Summit, managing director Debisi Araba talks to us about the challenges and opportunities facing Africa’s agricultural sector
East African Community battles trade disruption
The East African Community is one of Africa’s most integrated regional blocs, but the Covid-19 pandemic has caused massive disruption to both its internal and external trade. Tom Collins reports
August 2020
Africa’s tech ecosystem must tackle sexual harassment
Effective gender equality policies, from recruitment through to salary equity, are key to reducing sexual harassment in Africa’s tech companies. …
Agritech platforms revolutionise farming investment
Crowd farming platforms are using technology to connect smallholders with much-needed investment across Africa. Will McBain reports
Ethiopia protests threaten to derail Abiy’s reforms
The murder of Oromo singer and activist Hachalu Hundessa in late June has led to civil unrest and government clampdowns that could threaten Ethiopia’s reform process. Tom Collins reports
Independent panel’s findings should end AfDB dispute
An independent committee has dismissed allegations against AfDB president Akinwumi Adesina. David Thomas says that the decision leaves him and the Bank free to focus on their crucial work at a time of crisis
South African retail and the story of Africa’s consumer boom
As Shoprite announces its probable withdrawal from Nigeria, Dianna Games examines the rise and fall of South African retail expansion across the continent