Lesotho’s budding cannabis industry sparks high hopes

Published by Anita Powell on 17 February 2020

High in the mountains of Lesotho, a green revolution is growing.

South Africa slowly embracing veganism

Published by Anita Powell on 26 January 2020

Meat may be meeting its match, as more and more South Africans are experimenting with vegetarian and vegan lifestyles.

Germany touts Africa investment as signature issue

Published by Anita Powell on 27 June 2017

Chancellor Angela Merkel has vowed to invest some US$335m to attract foreign investors to Africa.

Mozambique debt threatens its once-promising economy

Published by Anita Powell on 20 December 2016

Martyn Davies, managing director of emerging markets and Africa at consulting firm Deloitte, estimates this crisis could set Mozambique back economically by as much as a decade.

South Africa and US play ‘chicken’ as trade deal deadline looms

Published by Anita Powell on 30 March 2015

The humble chicken is at the heart of a critical trade deal between South Africa and its major trading partner, the United States.

Investors: Do Nigeria’s benefits outweigh challenges?

Published by Anita Powell on 16 March 2015

Investors focused on Africa say Nigeria offers huge opportunities, but also huge challenges.

South Africa welcomes Chinese language and influence in schools

Published by Anita Powell on 11 March 2014

“China is South Africa’s biggest trading partner so it is extremely beneficial to learners to be exposed to the Mandarin language.”

‘African cities will play role in shaping the continent’s future’

Published by Anita Powell on 13 February 2014

Anita Powell on city governments being the front line of democracy.

Lesotho’s budding cannabis industry sparks high hopes

South Africa slowly embracing veganism

Germany touts Africa investment as signature issue

Mozambique debt threatens its once-promising economy

South Africa and US play ‘chicken’ as trade deal deadline looms

Investors: Do Nigeria’s benefits outweigh challenges?

South Africa welcomes Chinese language and influence in schools

‘African cities will play role in shaping the continent’s future’

Africa: 14 business ideas with strong profit potential

The Lagos hawker who makes one million Nigerian naira monthly

Why this award-winning company had to shut down most of its operations in Cameroon

COVID-19: Should Ethiopian Airlines stop flying to China?

Where to invest in Africa? Ranking the top 10 countries

How to start your own profitable African import business from home

Ethiopia is Africa’s new growth engine – here’s why

8 African entrepreneurs reveal their toughest days on the job

The journey so far: Aisha Pandor, CEO, SweepSouth (South Africa)

The journey so far: Nwamaka Okoye, managing director, Housessories (Nigeria)

The Flip: A conversation with Rebecca Enonchong

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COVID-19: Should Ethiopian Airlines stop flying to China?

Investment trip to Botswana: A diamond in the rough

Lesotho’s budding cannabis industry sparks high hopes

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