The voice of “The Doctor”, Remmy Ongala is quiet at age 63. This is more than a loss to music, it is a loss to all Africans who care about the issues of our continent. For instance, he was an early, important and effective influence on issues like HIV/Aids at a time when most of […]
Archives for December 2010
One Africa for Growth
The recent news about the opening of a streamlined new border post between South Africa and Mozambique would be particularly good news if it does indeed speed up the movement of people and goods between South Africa and Mozambique. A streamlined border will not only benefit tourism, but also enhance trade and Foreign Direct Investment […]
The Untapped Potential of the African ICT & Telecom Sector
The African ICT and telecom sector is a largely unexplored terrain with a huge potential to foster economic and social growth and development[1]. For instance, did you know: – Between 2003 and 2008, Africa become the fastest growing mobile market in the world with mobile penetration in the region ranging from 30% to 100%. Mobile […]