The burgeoning African population could lead to massive economic growth for the continent, but an education overhaul is needed to provide the correct skillset. Nompu Siziba / 24 July 2019 20:00 One comment so far NOMPU SIZIBA: It’s estimated that Africa’s population will have doubled by 2050, which will account for about a quarter of the world’s population. This has all sorts of policy implications. African governments will need to gear up for this reality in terms of infrastructural development in the individual countries, the improvement of educational opportunities, and being in a position to…
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Closing the gap in Africa’s energy challenges
JOHANNESBURG – Africa is a continent blessed with an abundance of natural resources – water, wind, thermal coal, natural gas, and of course plenty of sunshine – but the electrification rate across the continent remains extremely poor. Of the 1.2 billion people who live in Africa, it’s estimated that more than 650 million have no access to energy, relying instead on fossil fuels like diesel for electricity generation and harmful cooking fuels such as wood, charcoal, and kerosene. This sets our continent back in meeting energy access goals, restricts industry…
Read MoreAdesina wraps up Canada visit with a plea in Calgary: “Africa cannot be ignored”
Risk is important but it should not be an excuse not to invest in Africa” “Given the size of its markets, growth, and huge potential across multiple sectors, Africa cannot be ignored.” This was the African Development Bank President, Akinwumi Adesina’s message at a public and private sector investor roundtable on Thursday in Calgary. Addressing institutional investors, private sector representatives and provincial government officials in Alberta, Adesina said “We want to make sure investment in Africa can mirror a smooth plane touchdown and that your journey into Africa is not…
Read MoreIsuzu KB X-Rider 4×4 Crew Cab Model Ready for Africa
PORT ELIZABETH – Growing demand for light commercial vehicles has spurred Isuzu to expand its offering in Sub-Saharan Africa to include the KB 4×4 crew cab X-Rider model. Introduced initially as a 700-unit limited edition, the X-Rider proved so popular with South African bakkie fans that it earned itself a permanent place in the comprehensive Isuzu line-up. Now, all of Isuzu’s dealers in 14 left-hand motoring countries across the continent can offer this good-looking go-getter too, initially in the 4×4 double cab derivative only. Production for these left-hand drive markets…
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