Why the African free trade area could be the game-changer for the continent's economies: African leaders have their work cut out to make the continental free trade area a success. Wikimedia CommonsMost economists see structural transformation as one of the main routes to Africa’s sustainable development. What it means is changing the share of agriculture, manufacturing and … [Read more...] about Why the African free trade area could be the game-changer for the continent’s economies | The Conversation
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How South African universities can tap into the continent’s knowledge systems | The Conversation
How South African universities can tap into the continent's knowledge systems: Africa has a rich history and insights that can balance Eurocentric schools of thought in higher education. ShutterstockSouth Africa’s higher education sector has experienced turmoil in recent years. Some of it stems from students’ financial woes. Some relates to experiences of alienation in the … [Read more...] about How South African universities can tap into the continent’s knowledge systems | The Conversation
The African free trade zone can’t ignore continent’s security issues | The Conversation
The African free trade zone can't ignore continent's security issues: Millions of people have been displaced from countries like Mali. Can a free trade zone create more security? NICOLAS REMENE/EPA-EFEThe new African free trade zone came into effect at the end of May 2019. All of the African Union’s (AU) member states are now legally bound to allow African goods to be traded … [Read more...] about The African free trade zone can’t ignore continent’s security issues | The Conversation
How the continent’s languages can unlock the potential of young Africans | The Conversation
How the continent's languages can unlock the potential of young Africans: Africa's massive variety of languages should be celebrated and used in tertiary education. ShutterstockAfrica is the home of 2144 languages. Oddly, most development theoreticians consider this a barrier to economic and social growth. Sociolinguists and educationists know better: the African … [Read more...] about How the continent’s languages can unlock the potential of young Africans | The Conversation
African Utility Week Industry Awards looking for the continent’s top energy or water journalist
African Utility Week Industry Awards looking for the continent’s top energy or water journalist: “The media plays a vital role in the energy and water industries“ Photo: Spintelligent The fifth annual African Utility Week Industry Awards has added two new categories to honour excellence in energy or water journalism as well as digitally advanced utilities. The awards gala … [Read more...] about African Utility Week Industry Awards looking for the continent’s top energy or water journalist
