‘An economic calamity’: Africa faces years of post-Covid instability | Africa

Analysts and experts are warning of many years of instability across Africa, possibly leading to wars and political upheavals, as the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic deepens across the…

East Africa Seeks $16 Billion of Debt to Spur Economies

Sign up for the New Economy Daily newsletter, follow us @economics and subscribe to our podcast. East Africa’s largest economies plan to borrow at least $16 billion to fund an economic revival, while striving…

How telecommunication companies are using technology in agriculture and healthcare in Africa

Connected phones can save lives and secure food In Africa, the internet of things (IoT) plays an increasingly important role in sectors like agriculture and healthcare. Traditionally the provider of…