We need to talk about Zambia as it falls from grace under President Lungu: Zambian President Edgar Lungu has been criticised for turning the country into a dictatorship. Reuters/Rogan WardZambia has often been ignored by the international media. One reason for this neglect is that it’s been comparatively unexceptional, on a continent with more than its fair share of extremes. … [Read more...] about We need to talk about Zambia as it falls from grace under President Lungu | The Conversation
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The path towards a ‘human economy’ needs no help from elitist agendas | The Conversation
The path towards a 'human economy' needs no help from elitist agendas: Shutterstock The 2017 World Economic Forum on Africa held recently in Durban saw Oxfam release a paper titled “A human economy approach to inclusive growth in Africa”. Essentially the paper calls for accountable governments and responsible corporations. It’s styled to fit into the global fight against … [Read more...] about The path towards a ‘human economy’ needs no help from elitist agendas | The Conversation
ATI supported USD4 billion worth of trade and investments in 2016 – African countries urged to seek support from the insurer
APO News from Africa: ATI supported USD4 billion worth of trade and investments in 2016 – African countries urged to seek support from the insurer: The African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI) (www.ATI-ACA.org), held its 17th Annual General Meeting today. The sustained commodity price decline and current geopolitical uncertainties took centre stage. Meeting participants urged … [Read more...] about ATI supported USD4 billion worth of trade and investments in 2016 – African countries urged to seek support from the insurer
Unpacking claims that Mozambique suffers from a very high suicide rate | The Conversation
Unpacking claims that Mozambique suffers from a very high suicide rate: In sub Saharan Africa causes of death, such as suicide, have been neglected. Rafiq Sarlie/FlickrThree years ago the World Health Organisation launched the first ever world suicide report and claimed that Mozambique had the highest suicide rate in Africa at 27.4 per 100,000 people. The Conversation Africa’s … [Read more...] about Unpacking claims that Mozambique suffers from a very high suicide rate | The Conversation
Parachuting in courses from the West does African entrepreneurs no good | The Conversation
Parachuting in courses from the West does African entrepreneurs no good: REUTERS/Mike HutchingsGrowing youth unemployment remains a socio-economic challenge in Africa. Several initiatives, including foreign development aid programmes, are being deployed to address this. Many come with noble intentions. But they are undermined by the flawed approach … [Read more...] about Parachuting in courses from the West does African entrepreneurs no good | The Conversation
