Poverty Reduction

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Enterprising people with great ideas

If humanity is to develop in a sustainable way, we must create gainful employment for the millions of young people

Culture clash

Grave diggers burden bereaved families

While bereaved families mourn, some grave diggers in Malawi add to their woes by imposing late-payment penalties

Global environment

Less food, more dengue infections

A recent report in The Lancet presents a bleak picture of how the climate crisis will affect human health

Technology

No level playing field

Facing considerable risks, youngsters in developing countries use digital technology for recreational purposes

South Africa

Foreign workers built prosperity

How the needs of the labour market promoted migration to South Africa

Environment

Tribal leaders disagree on copper mine

Tribal chiefs are divided amongst themselves over a proposed open-cast copper mine in Zambia’s Zambezi National Park

Port of Cotonou

Competitive squall at the pier

The Autonomous Port of Cotonou, Benin’s economic engine, is facing a major new challenge from neighbouring Nigeria, one of its biggest customers

Infrastructure

Railway to nowhere

Why Kenya’s ambitious cross-country railway is controversial

Development finance

Massive Chinese lending

Kenyans worry about Chinese loans needed for prestigious railway project

Livestock

Guinea pigs for Africa

African smallholders learn about cavy farming from South American producers

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