Infrastructure is one of the most critical components of economic development. In Africa, inadequate networks are a major reason why the continent continues to struggle economically. Africa’s basic infrastructures are not as strong as they should be, and this has cost the continent many opportunities. The Brookings Institution found that only 34 percent of Africans’

As Africa continues to prosper, it’s important to acknowledge the role that entrepreneurs play in driving the country forward. Entrepreneurship is a daunting undertaking, and through my own business ventures I know the challenges that anyone can face when looking to take that leap of faith. But it was – and continues to be –

In a country that was devastated by genocide, the sun is clearing away the clouds to display the prospects of a better future. Rwanda has seen immense improvement through the last decade and was recently named the most improved country in the 2016 Legatum Prosperity Report. Rwanda has actually over-performed on its prosperity indexes as a low-income

While Africa has traditionally been able to ‘leap frog’ the poor landline infrastructure on the continent by using mobile technology, the rapid rise of mobile devises and demand for broadband is pushing current infrastructure to its limits. In fact, the African market has one of the highest growth rates regarding the utilisation of the internet.

The history of the African continent is long and complicated and it has impacted the current generation of Africans. Today, many Africans tend to have a very negative mentality. Despite the fact that Africa has a growing consumer market, a rapid evolution in technology, and robust growth prospects, people still tend to focus on the

Angola is taking the world by surprise. With the recent explosion of advancements in healthcare, technology, and transportation the continent is seeing a major shift in the way of life. Luanda, Angola’s capital even now takes the number one spot for the most expensive city in the world for expats. You can read the Full

The rapid evolution of technology across the globe and its mergence with solving health disparities has reconfigured the medical landscape in Africa. While prior medical needs in Africa only catered to those with private insurance or funds to afford top-grade care, companies are beginning to realize the potential of investing into the region’s healthcare market.

While media depictions of a poverty stricken continent and commodity prices dropping in 2016 have labeled Africa as a place of little economic growth, there is still a positive future for the African economy due to thriving investments. Global businesses are recognizing Africa as a place with a growing consumer market and are willing to

Education has always been a foundation for success, and this is no different in Africa. While education has not always been a priority on the continent, there is need now more than ever to reassess this viewpoint. Child enrollment figures from schools around Africa have been growing at rapid paces. The State of Education in