I have spent the majority of my life within Southern Africa, therefore as a result, I have always seen the influence South Africa has over many Southern African Nations. Due to the sheer size of the South African economy, it dominates the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Numerous South...
One of the most concerning phenomena over the last decade, or so, is seeing the increasing numbers of people from Africa (and the Middle East) making the dangerous trip across the Mediterranean Sea. In an attempt to arrive and build a better life in Europe. It speaks volumes to...
“Africa is not poor, its resources are just being mismanaged” is a quote that has been repeated by African leaders and world leaders alike for a long time now. The abundance of natural resources all over the African continent truly has the ability to improve the living standards of...
I recall a time, during my bachelor's studies, I was on campus with a close friend of mine, and we were just sitting around and talking. From our vantage point, we could see a large number of students going about their normal business, in the study hall and on...
The detention of two Binance executives by Nigerian authorities, following their meetings with government officials, highlights a concerning state of affairs within the government. The circumstances surrounding their detention have raised concerns regarding due process and the use of cryptocurrencies within Nigeria. The Naira Crisis The Naira, Nigeria’s national currency, is...
Corruption has been a major problem all over the African continent, and its effects have been felt by all of us in one way or another. It has had devastating effects on the quality of life for millions and has drastically stifled the economic growth of the continent. The quality...
Often when we hear the term “housing crisis,” it is in reference to mostly developed nations. In many developed nations, especially in Western nations, the cost of housing has skyrocketed in recent years, pricing many people out of the possibility of buying a house. However, we rarely hear about...
When you look at the dire economic state of many African countries, it’s almost difficult to believe that so many of our countries are so resource-rich. Yet it is true despite there being so much wealth extracted from the natural resources around the continent, there are still many destitute...