Topic
Where investors are eyeing Africa for opportunities in 2025
By: In On Africa IOA 22nd January 2025 Analysis in brief: Investors seeking profits in Africa are centring their focus on four broad sectors: energy, agriculture, healthcare and... →
Botswana expects 2025 economic growth rebound on better diamond market
By: Reuters 17th January 2025 Botswana's economy is expected to grow 3% to 4% in 2025 after a contraction last year, a senior government official said at a budget workshop on... →
Despite rising conflict, Africa’s peace parks can promote development
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 16th January 2025 Inclusive conservation in both stable and conflict regions should be considered in economic and development planning. Protecting Africa’s wildlife... →
Rains force South Africa to close border crossing with Botswana
By: Reuters 15th January 2025 South Africa has temporarily closed a key border crossing with Botswana due to heavy rainfall and flooding, the country's border authority said.... →
Germany’s genocide in Namibia: deal between the two governments falls short of delivering justice
8th January 2025 In early December 2024 the German and Namibian governments concluded negotiations over a joint declaration recognising the genocide committed by... →
2024 Year in Review: The political trends that shaped Africa at the quarter century mark
By: In On Africa IOA 11th December 2024 Political developments in 2024 were largely extensions of events from the previous year and further back into the past. Key elections, though... →
Happening in Parliament this week
9th December 2024 The Speaker of the National Assembly (NA), Ms Thoko Didiza, is leading a multiparty parliamentary delegation to the 56th Southern African... →
Dangerous pesticides are a problem in South Africa – pests and poor controls are to blame
27th November 2024 South Africa’s townships – urban areas created for black people under apartheid – have long experienced problems with massive pest infestations and... →
