Africa's economic potential is often overlooked compared to the booming growth seen in parts of Asia and North America. Countries like the United States, Vietnam, China, and Mauritius have gained reputations for their fast-growing millionaire populations and boisterous economies. However, a new report from Corporate and Investment Rand Merchant Bank suggests that Africa may be…

Simon-Attah Lawrence, a supply chain expert with more than a decade of experience, explains in an interview with OLAYEMI OLANIYI how Africa can grow its supply chain industry  Can you tell us about your background and how you got into the field of supply chain and logistics? My journey into supply chain and logistics started with…

A construction expert and Deputy President, International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) Africa, George Okoroma, has expressed worry over the reoccurring building collapse in the country and called for appropriate measures to curb it. Okoroma, who attributed the incidents of collapsed buildings to poor adherence to professional ethics and standards, lamented that the unabated challenge…

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Sir, the debate over whether living in Africa is preferable to America is highly subjective, but depends on various criteria including cultural, social, economic, and environmental factors. While both continents have their unique strengths and challenges, this article aims to highlight the aspects where Africa can be considered preferable to America. Africa is often regarded…

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Dr Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), says Africa loses between seven billion dollars and 15 billion dollars annually due to climate change.

As stakeholders move towards development of an African and Caribbean (AfriCaribbean) trade agreement, former President Olusegun Obasanjo

A fintech company, Vesti, has announced it invested $250,000 in talented African youths through its Vista for Africans Initiative. Vesti detailed the five-year investment in a statement, adding that to achieve the initiative's aims, it has partnered with The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), often dubbed the "Nobel Prize for Young Africans." “The partnership marks a…

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Faltering startup funding witnessed a rebound in May, where African players raised fresh capital totalling $187 million.

Health experts have raised concern over rising cases of chronic diseases in Africa due to the lack of health insurance to address affordabil