Opinion

A political economy of Sino-African industrialisation -Newsday Zimbabwe

DISCUSSIONS about Africa’s industrialisation have long been dominated by two imperfect development paradigms: decades of limited progress under neoliberal gradualism,…

2 months ago

In major Voting Rights Act case, Supreme Court strikes down redistricting map challenged as racially discriminatory

Updated on April 29 at 9:58 p.m.The Supreme Court on Wednesday, in the case of Louisiana v. Callais, struck down a…

2 months ago

Why Kenya needs a major development coalition urgently

I have been thinking about why Kenya, unlike other countries that escaped the poverty trap, did not spawn and…

2 months ago

More instability for Somalia as another election deadline lapses

More instability for Somalia as another election deadline lapses Only a gradual consensus-based process can reconcile Somalia’s competing political systems…

2 months ago

Kenya has talent to build big firms, why can’t it own them?

Audio By Vocalize Kenya’s financial and corporate sector.[iStockphoto] Spend enough time around Kenya’s financial and corporate sector, and a…

2 months ago

It would be foolhardy for Kenya to turn down Dangote refinery offer

Aliko Dangote. [Courtesy] “For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to…

3 months ago

Why is business silent about South Africa’s xenophobic violence? -Newsday Zimbabwe

South Africa boasts one of Africa’s largest and most influential economies. Its banks, retailers, telecommunications firms, mining companies and financial…

3 months ago

Analysis: Will Fuel Prices Rise Again in Kenya? What June’s EPRA Review Could Mean | Dawan Africa

Kenya, June 06, 2026 - As Kenyans await the next fuel price review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority…

3 months ago

Before judging Northern Kenya, follow the money trail

Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto lays a foundation stone for the 580-bed hostel at Eldas Teachers Training…

3 months ago

How South Africa’s xenophobic online machine was rebooted in 2026

South Africa’s latest wave of xenophobic mobilisation did not begin with a political speech or a major violent incident. It…

3 months ago