Jan 30, 2021Why Africa is showing signs of becoming the next covid-19 epicenterWith healthcare systems on the brink of collapse,an unprecedented humanitarian crisis may be unfolding on the continent. There is currently an estimated total number of covid-19 cases on the African continent that is slightly more than the US state of California (as of 27 January 2021). …Covid 195 min readCovid 195 min read
Jan 2, 2021Introducing the SDG policy integration toolThe proposed tool uses data from the 2020 UN The Gambia Common Country Analysis (CCA) to assist policy makers to identify the multidimensional risks threatening SDGs and also understand the root causes driving or being driven by these risks. The integrated and indivisible nature of…Sdgs6 min readSdgs6 min read
Dec 31, 2020Central African Republic: Boosting the potential of artisanal diamond miningCentral African Republic (CAR) is on a path of possible peace and development. The rich natural resource wealth including forestry, diamonds and gold provides the basis for kick starting development. However, the state has found itself unable to fully regulate access to and exploitation of its natural resources. …Sdgs3 min readSdgs3 min read
Dec 31, 2020Solving Zimbabwe’s Currency CrisisZimbabwe is currently confronted by a currency crisis that has seen it abandon its national currency and use a range of currencies together with the introduction of bond notes. This has, however, failed to stop crippling cash shortages and inflation. Speaking at the 2010 Zimbabwe institute of chartered secretaries conference…Africa4 min readAfrica4 min read
Dec 31, 2020How 5G can advance the SDGsA powerful tool for achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda is already here. African governments must come together not only to invest in building 5G networks, but also to seize all of the opportunities those networks create — including a quality education for all. Ultra-fast 5G wireless technology has been…Education4 min readEducation4 min read
Dec 31, 2020Cryptocurrency could help Zimbabwe overcome its economic crisisWhen Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe was deposed in November 2017, after 30 years in power, many hoped that the economic decline he had overseen would soon be reversed. But, a year and a half later, the economy is showing no signs of recovering, thanks to an ongoing currency crisis. …Cryptocurrency4 min readCryptocurrency4 min read
Sep 15, 2020Covid-19 pandemic not yet under control in AfricaDespite the lower than expected covid-19 cases and deaths, trends in different African countries suggest the pandemic is not yet under control on the continent Africa seems to be weathering the pandemic far much better than was expected or forecast. As of the 12th of September 2020, eighty-one percent (1,070,604…Africa5 min readAfrica5 min read
Aug 21, 2020Youth are pivotal to the success of the Africa Free Continental Trade Agreement (AfCFTA)With as much as 75 percent of Africans under 36 years of age , success of the AfCFTA is directly linked to the ability of African countries to keep youth connected to the labour market The Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is Africa’s master plan towards accelerating intra-African trade…Afcfta4 min readAfcfta4 min read
Jul 21, 2020Pragmatic leadership essential in the fight against Covid-19 in Africa“When religion is used for political purposes, it empties religion of its eternal meaning and becomes just one more cynical method of acquiring power”. In 1985, reformist Chinese leader, Deng Xiaoping, advised then Zimbabwean prime minister Robert Mugabe, on the importance of fact based decision making that is not clouded…Malawi5 min readMalawi5 min read
Apr 29, 2020The snakes have started dancing: Africa and rising covid-19 casesLike dancing snakes enchanted by their piper’s music, covid-19 infection curves in Africa are steepening and the continent’s response in coming months will be definitive… The number of confirmed covid-19 cases in Africa is rising at a worrying rate. While only South Africa had more than 900 confirmed cases as…Coronavirus4 min readCoronavirus4 min read
