Industry

The world seems to be fascinated by African culture and design. So why isn’t the fashion industry on the continent blowing Paris out of...

Africa’s booming technology scene now counts more than 400 tech hubs that range from software engineering to mobile money to blockchain technology, with at...

Africa has a bright future ahead of it. Productivity and growth will improve as African economies continue to place more emphasis on services and...

Stakeholders in Africa’s exploding real estate market will gather this month in Johannesburg, South Africa, to discuss critical issues related to investing, view project...

In 2015, German pharma Merck KGaA launched a digital health accelerator in Nairobi, Kenya, its first such accelerator outside Germany. “Africa is one of the...

Harvesting oysters has become an economic savior for local women in The Gambia. Not only have female harvesters been able to improve their economic...

Salty-snack junkies, the lactose-intolerant and lovers of Asian food are providing an economic boost for farmers in the northern provinces of Ivory Coast. The West...

Renewable energy projects in sub-Saharan Africa received welcome encouragement during this year’s Africa Energy Forum in London, when projects from Nigeria, Madagascar and Sierra...

Africa’s textile industry is a complex one. It has lots of promise, but many factors hinder it from reaching its full potential. In an interview...

Ethiopia is offering tax-free loans for up to five years, along with 100 percent exemption on customs duty for imports on capital goods, to...