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How Twiga Cement continues to support Tanzanian construction

Twiga Cement has emerged as a trusted partner thanks to its commitment to consistency and quality, the company seeking to expand its capacity beyond 2.3 million tonnes per annum

Orange, the Global Fund partner up to tackle Africa’s healthcare challenges

Orange and the Global Fund are joining forces to speed up action against AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria in Africa using digital technology

Nigeria: A land of city dwellers seeking the simple life?

Nigeria is spearheading urbanisation in Africa, leading to an abundance of challenges and opportunities for consumers and corporates alike. Ged Nooy discusses

Nelson Mandela Bay: Experience city, bush and beach in one trip

Home to sun-kissed sand, Port Elizabeth and exotic aquatic and onshore wildlife, Nelson Mandela Bay is the best place to experience city, bush and beach in one trip

Ecotourism: Rwanda’s responsible revenue

Ecotourism is no longer a buzzword invented in the 1990s. For Rwanda, it represents a vital stream of income which helps to preserve its natural wonders and boost its carbon-free credentials

Lesotho : A Southern African Alpine Discovery Trail

Fully encircled by South Africa, Lesotho is a unique country set high in the mountains, its natural beauty beginning to become more discovered as greater numbers of tourists cross over the border

Opinion: The importance of protecting Africa’s essential energy infrastructure

Derek Campbell, Chief Executive Officer of Energy & Natural Resource Security, Inc, on the challenges and solutions to protecting energy infrastructure

A Q&A with the organiser of 2019’s AfricaCom

With the 2019 edition of AfricaCom on the horizon, we spoke to the event orgniser to find out what lies in store for delegates in Cape Town

Exclusive: An interview with Mastercard Foundation’s Kim Kerr

Mastercard Foundation has taken it upon itself to help address the stark, growing problem of youth unemployment on the continent. Kim Kerr, Director of Regional Programs, explains why

SAP Africa: A stalwart of social and technological transformation

A preview of our interview with SAP Africa's Managing Director Cathy Smith