NEWS ANALYSIS

 Across Africa, telcos are ushering in a new era for the ubiquitous SIM card – eSIMs embedded on smartphones – in a marketing drive propelled by the Internet of Things. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Africa’s telcos have begun an aggressive push to replace traditional plastic Subscriber Identity Module …

SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Africa’s city ecosystem is attracting billions of dollars in new projects, making them home to some of the world’s glitziest and tallest buildings. 1. The Iconic Tower, Egypt With its towering height of 385m (1266ft), the Iconic Tower is a masterpiece of contemporary architecture. …

With a surge in funding, R&D and private sector investment, Africa is primed for a transformative leap towards vaccine autonomy. A recently announced US$1.8 billion shot in the arm puts vaccine self-sufficiency within reach. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Recent approval by the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi) of a US$1.8 …

‘I am a nuisance for a good cause,’ says Faustina Boakye. Of an age where many people are slowing down, Boakye is in the process of revving up as the former journalist-turned-climate activist gets busy plugging women into the energy value chain across the continent. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY …

Africa’s carbon credit market is experiencing a significant surge in investor interest, thanks to a surge in fresh investment from the Gulf. But more regulation, stricter auditing and greater transparency is required, according to industry insiders. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Africa is a prime target for new multimillion-dollar …

They may be small in stature but they’re gigantic in performance and spirit and they’re having a massive impact, both worldwide and in Africa, where they are changing the lives of young women. Four former female running greats from Africa are ploughing back what they gained from the sport and …

A surge in construction activity in Africa is drawing a new breed of investors eyeing mass timber – and the carbon-trapping forests needed to support it – as a sustainable building alternative to traditional concrete and steel. Wooden buildings like the engineered timber construction planned for the world’s tallest wood …

Africa is blessed with an abundance of cultural and natural sites, with many recognised by UNESCO. These sites often represent major tourism opportunities. Here, bird story agency lists the top ten African countries with the highest number of protected World Heritage Sites. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY  |  A UNESCO …

Madagascar, known to many through the celluloid fantasies of Hollywood, finds an authentic voice in Marie Kolo SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Our national anthem is not, I like to move it,” declared Marie Kolo, her words echoing a deep-seated desire to uplift the true image of her country, …

ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT |  With Christmas day around the corner, you and your friends are already loosening the belt and buckle to the dining table for lots of food. As you cheer with your friends and relatives, you are reminded to ensure that you don’t waste food if you …