Mandela was human, public-spirited, book affirms
New book arrives at an obvious conclusion: Nelson Mandela was human. He also dedicated his life to freeing his country
Uganda Business News
Business recovery from Covid-19 and election uncertainty continues apace
Private sector activity gauge rises for the third straight month in April, jumping to its highest level in 15 months
Chad’s covert coup is the latest example of African militaries stunting democracy
Military governments in Africa have shown little interest in building democratic governance
Samasource rebrands to Sama
The rebrand is part of an ongoing evolution of the firm’s brand narrative as it seeks to tap into industries such retail, biotechnology, and media and communications
Beyond numbers: time to make quality a top priority in African schools
International concern on education in Africa obsesses over numbers even as most African children who leave school are barely literate
Consumer prices drop in April on lower food, energy costs
Uganda’s inflation slowed in April, ending a three-month spell of rising prices, as costs of food, gas, and other fuels fell
India’s Covid crisis is bad news for the world economy
India’s second coronavirus wave has had a devastating impact, with over 300,000 new cases and 3,000 deaths each day
Baroda bucks banking sector trend with strong 2020 earnings
The bank kept bad loans and operating expenses in check while posting gains in trading securities
Africa’s free-trade area: removing tariffs not enough to unlock growth
Tariffs – which are already low – are not the main impediment to continental trade, faster industrialisation, and structural transformation in Africa
Idriss Déby, the reformer that wasn’t, leaves a painful legacy
Idriss Déby died from battlefield injuries days before he was to start his sixth term. Chad’s military announced a transition government headed by Déby’s son