

What the Flash of Kingfisher Blue Communicates
In a helter-skelter world, the kingfisher is still the brand messenger

Africa needs system change, not charity
The world’s largest development actor, the Catholic Church, and leading voices from the private sector agree that lasting prosperity demands structural reform. Now governments must step up

Viva African viticulture and vibrant local wines
Viticulture in Africa? Of course, the success of South Africa’s wine industry is well established and, occasionally, bottles from Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco might find their way to niche restaurant menus in European, American or Asian cities. But wines from Kenya, Tanzania, Namibia, Cape Verde, Ethiopia, Egypt, Togo, and Angola?

Africa’s ‘tremendous’ healthcare shift: an injection for investment and innovation in 2026
It is almost a year since President Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending all foreign aid to Africa. Facing devastating consequences for healthcare systems, African governments, policy makers and the private sector are responding.

Water: Treat it like Essential Infrastructure
Africa’s future runs on water, yet drought and underinvestment are intensifying pressure on food, growth and livelihoods. Unlocking finance for water infrastructure is now critical.