Why a Closed Restaurant in Mpika Is a Market Signal for Cleaners
In January 2026, Mpika Town Council closed seven restaurants at the town's bus station in a single sweep, and would not let them reopen until they could prove they met basic health standards. For the owners it was a bad week; for anyone who cleans commercial premises...
US$1.52bn to the Last Mile: Zambia’s Plan for Universal Power by 2030
Zambia has more installed generation than many of its citizens have ever seen at a wall socket. The gap between the national grid and the last mile, the rural household, the off-grid clinic, the small mill at the end of a dirt road, is where the country's...
Maun Solar Megaproject: 30-Year 500MW PPA Sealed with Oman
Botswana has some of the most generous sunlight on the planet and, for most of its history, almost no large-scale way to capture it. The country has burned coal and imported power across the regional grid while the Kalahari sun went largely unmonetised — a resource as...
Tendering for Transformation: How Zambia’s Bond Repurchase Funds Grid Resilience
Zambia carries a debt problem and an electricity problem at the same time, and for years the two have been treated as separate files. One sits with the Ministry of Finance and external creditors; the other sits with ZESCO, a stretched grid and the load-shedding that...
The Businesses Behind Lower Zambezi: Tourism, Conservation and Development Pressure
Behind every photograph of a canoe drifting past an elephant on the Lower Zambezi sits a business that had to solve a hard commercial problem: how to run a profitable operation in a remote, sensitive, transboundary river landscape without destroying the thing that...
Roads, Rails and Wires: China’s African Build-Out and the Bill That Follows
China reports nearly 100,000 km of roads and over 10,000 km of railways built across Africa. Kenya’s flagship line shows why the build matters – and why the repayment terms matter as much.
Africa CDC’s New Home: A US$80 Million Headquarters and a Lesson in Health Sovereignty
China built Africa’s disease-control headquarters in Addis Ababa after a US retreat. The pandemic-born institution now houses its laboratories in a donated building.
A Gift in Glass and Concrete: The AU Headquarters and the Politics of Being Built
China funded the African Union’s US$200 million home in Addis Ababa. Its 99.9-metre tower honours African unity – and raises a question about who builds the continent’s institutions.
Local Councils Juggle Social Protection with Infrastructure Plans
Kgatleng and other councils tied child-grant registration to revenue drives while weighing roads and sewage – the everyday arithmetic of local government.
The Businesses Behind Farm Blocks and the Search for Agricultural Scale
Mapping the businesses inside a Zambian farm block – anchor farms, out-grower schemes, processing plants, irrigation and the rural towns that grow around them.
Copper Corridors: Lobito, TAZARA and Regional Logistics’s Recent Turning Point
Weighing 2022 to mid-2026 progress on the Lobito rail project and TAZARA revival for Zambia: separating measurable gains from announcements.
The Current State of Mining Pollution, Tailings and Community Repair
Zambia’s mining remediation, 2022 to mid-2026: separating measurable gains on pollution and tailings from the announcements around them.
The Investment Map for Electricity, Grid Resilience and Copper Expansion
Where the money is in Zambian power: solar, storage, transmission, trading and private mine-linked generation as copper demand climbs.
Ndivhuwo Lefosa-Madzivhandila: Breaking Barriers in Construction and Infrastructure Development
Ndivhuwo Lefosa-Madzivhandila is redefining leadership in the construction and infrastructure sector, proving that excellence, sustainability, and economic transformation are not just buzzwords but the pillars of an impactful legacy. As a businesswoman and industry...
How to Monetize Rural Land in Southern Africa
Rural land in Southern Africa holds untapped potential for economic development and wealth creation. With proper planning and innovative approaches, landowners can transform their properties into profitable ventures while contributing to local economies. This article...
Healthy Habits for Busy Professionals in Namibia
Discover practical healthy habits for busy professionals in Namibia, including fitness, nutrition, stress management, and building a supportive community.
Exodus & Company: Pioneering Zimbabwe’s Infrastructure Development
Since its inception in 2007, Exodus & Company (Pvt) Ltd has emerged as one of Zimbabwe’s most prominent infrastructure development firms, dedicated to transforming landscapes through innovation and a commitment to excellence. Under the visionary guidance of...
The Rise of Lifestyle Businesses in South Africa: A Diverse and Thriving Sector
South Africa's business landscape is seeing a significant shift towards lifestyle-oriented ventures, driven by a growing focus on health, personal development, sustainability, and experiences. These businesses are not only catering to evolving consumer preferences but...
Holistic Energy: Powering Africa’s Future with Sustainable Solutions
As the world accelerates toward a sustainable future, African countries are emerging as key players in the renewable energy sector. At the forefront of this movement is Holistic Energy Africa, a Johannesburg-based company dedicated to driving socio-economic growth by...
Construction
My first year in China I never really to understand ,how I would wake up one morning and there is a new building next to my hostel this is something that would happen over night.Construction of buildings that are ten storeys high can take up one month to be erected,...