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Brand investment rises in East Africa

21 May 2018

Kenya Wildlife Service rangers on patrol at the Meru National Park. Flickr/IFAW

Why Kenya's proposal to execute convicted poachers is a bad idea

Jeremiah Ogonda Asaka 21 May 2018

Nations in new push to boost intra-Africa trade

Nations in new push to boost intra-Africa trade

Benjamin Ouma 15 May 2018

Africa's new free trade area - streamlining trade and infrastructure development

Africa's new free trade area - streamlining trade and infrastructure development

Kieran Whyte and Jen Stolp 8 May 2018

Antique ivory – defined as pre-1947 worked ivory – is an exception and can be traded in the UK and EU. Flickr/James Picht

Paradigm shift as African countries throw their weight behind ivory ban

Caroline Cox 26 Mar 2018

President Paul Kagame. Image credit: Village Urugwiro via

A new dawn for Africa as 44 countries sign CFTA deal

Collins Mwai 22 Mar 2018

Anger as rail construction begins in Nairobi National Park

5 Mar 2018

How are companies preparing for automation and the new world of work?

How are companies preparing for automation and the new world of work?

Lusanda Raphulu 8 Feb 2018

Leading ivory trade investigator murdered in Kenya

6 Feb 2018

Kenyan gender advocate Vivian Onano for innovation summit

Kenyan gender advocate Vivian Onano for innovation summit

26 Oct 2017

Africa's ambitious new biodiversity laws come with teeth, will protect people too

Africa's ambitious new biodiversity laws come with teeth, will protect people too

Willem Daniel Lubbe 11 Sep 2017

Intra-African trade critical for economic growth

Intra-African trade critical for economic growth

Deepa Vallabh 8 Sep 2017

The second ‘Scramble for Africa' reveals need for IP rights protection

The second ‘Scramble for Africa' reveals need for IP rights protection

Carla Collett 25 Aug 2017

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Cartel conduct under investigation in Kenya

24 Jul 2017

Kenya acquits Chinese, Taiwanese cybercrime suspects

Kenya acquits Chinese, Taiwanese cybercrime suspects

8 Aug 2016

Social networks 'in denial' on extremist use: senior UK spy

Social networks 'in denial' on extremist use: senior UK spy

5 Nov 2014

Ethiopia's Communications Minister Redwan Hussein maintains the detention of Zone9 members is legal and is not an attempt to silence the government's critics. Image:

Ethiopian lawyer trying to get bloggers freed

18 Jul 2014

Social media is an important tool for terrorist organisation says Gabriel Weimann of Haifa University. Image:

Social media is a key for terror groups

15 May 2014

Four government ministers in Tanzania have been fired over their alleged involvement in rhino and elephant poaching.Image:

Tanzania fires ministers over anti-poaching abuses

24 Dec 2013

Like Europe, five African countries have signed a framework to establish a common currency. Image: K-U Hasler

East Africa seeks to establish a monetary union

2 Dec 2013

Bowman Gilfillan to increase of offices in Africa

Bowman Gilfillan to increase of offices in Africa

Evan Pickworth 28 Oct 2013

Divisions over 'aggressive' tax planning

Divisions over 'aggressive' tax planning

Amanda Visser 11 Oct 2013

Kenya seizes four tons of ivory as elephant slaughter surges

Kenya seizes four tons of ivory as elephant slaughter surges

11 Oct 2013

Counterfeit medicine trade targets Africa's poor

Counterfeit medicine trade targets Africa's poor

24 Aug 2013

Africa is focus for international law firms

Africa is focus for international law firms

4 Jun 2013

Kenyan banks to migrate to EMV Chip cards

14 May 2013

Agriculture offers real growth potential

Agriculture offers real growth potential

Helmo Preuss 22 Apr 2013

Norton Rose tells insurers to tread carefully in Africa

Norton Rose tells insurers to tread carefully in Africa

Phakamisa Ndzamela 20 Mar 2013

Hackers pose threat to Africa's governments

Hackers pose threat to Africa's governments

6 Mar 2013

Rainbow Chicken tickles investors' taste buds

Rainbow Chicken tickles investors' taste buds

4 Feb 2013

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Kenya Wildlife Service rangers on patrol at the Meru National Park. Flickr/IFAW

Why Kenya's proposal to execute convicted poachers is a bad idea

Jeremiah Ogonda Asaka 21 May 2018

Nations in new push to boost intra-Africa trade

Nations in new push to boost intra-Africa trade

Benjamin Ouma 15 May 2018

Africa's new free trade area - streamlining trade and infrastructure development

Africa's new free trade area - streamlining trade and infrastructure development

Kieran Whyte and Jen Stolp 8 May 2018

Antique ivory – defined as pre-1947 worked ivory – is an exception and can be traded in the UK and EU. Flickr/James Picht

Paradigm shift as African countries throw their weight behind ivory ban

Caroline Cox 26 Mar 2018

President Paul Kagame. Image credit: Village Urugwiro via

A new dawn for Africa as 44 countries sign CFTA deal

Collins Mwai 22 Mar 2018

Anger as rail construction begins in Nairobi National Park

5 Mar 2018

How are companies preparing for automation and the new world of work?

How are companies preparing for automation and the new world of work?

Lusanda Raphulu 8 Feb 2018

Leading ivory trade investigator murdered in Kenya

6 Feb 2018

Kenyan gender advocate Vivian Onano for innovation summit

Kenyan gender advocate Vivian Onano for innovation summit

26 Oct 2017

Africa's ambitious new biodiversity laws come with teeth, will protect people too

Africa's ambitious new biodiversity laws come with teeth, will protect people too

Willem Daniel Lubbe 11 Sep 2017

Intra-African trade critical for economic growth

Intra-African trade critical for economic growth

Deepa Vallabh 8 Sep 2017

The second ‘Scramble for Africa' reveals need for IP rights protection

The second ‘Scramble for Africa' reveals need for IP rights protection

Carla Collett 25 Aug 2017

scale/ © faithie via

Cartel conduct under investigation in Kenya

24 Jul 2017

Kenya acquits Chinese, Taiwanese cybercrime suspects

Kenya acquits Chinese, Taiwanese cybercrime suspects

8 Aug 2016

Social networks 'in denial' on extremist use: senior UK spy

Social networks 'in denial' on extremist use: senior UK spy

5 Nov 2014

Ethiopia's Communications Minister Redwan Hussein maintains the detention of Zone9 members is legal and is not an attempt to silence the government's critics. Image:

Ethiopian lawyer trying to get bloggers freed

18 Jul 2014

Social media is an important tool for terrorist organisation says Gabriel Weimann of Haifa University. Image:

Social media is a key for terror groups

15 May 2014

Four government ministers in Tanzania have been fired over their alleged involvement in rhino and elephant poaching.Image:

Tanzania fires ministers over anti-poaching abuses

24 Dec 2013

Like Europe, five African countries have signed a framework to establish a common currency. Image: K-U Hasler

East Africa seeks to establish a monetary union

2 Dec 2013

Bowman Gilfillan to increase of offices in Africa

Bowman Gilfillan to increase of offices in Africa

Evan Pickworth 28 Oct 2013

Divisions over 'aggressive' tax planning

Divisions over 'aggressive' tax planning

Amanda Visser 11 Oct 2013

Kenya seizes four tons of ivory as elephant slaughter surges

Kenya seizes four tons of ivory as elephant slaughter surges

11 Oct 2013

Counterfeit medicine trade targets Africa's poor

Counterfeit medicine trade targets Africa's poor

24 Aug 2013

Africa is focus for international law firms

Africa is focus for international law firms

4 Jun 2013

Kenyan banks to migrate to EMV Chip cards

14 May 2013

Agriculture offers real growth potential

Agriculture offers real growth potential

Helmo Preuss 22 Apr 2013

Norton Rose tells insurers to tread carefully in Africa

Norton Rose tells insurers to tread carefully in Africa

Phakamisa Ndzamela 20 Mar 2013

Hackers pose threat to Africa's governments

Hackers pose threat to Africa's governments

6 Mar 2013

Rainbow Chicken tickles investors' taste buds

Rainbow Chicken tickles investors' taste buds

4 Feb 2013

Africa's remittance costs too high says World Bank

Africa's remittance costs too high says World Bank

29 Jan 2013

Airlines object to Fastjet's bid for 1time

Airlines object to Fastjet's bid for 1time

Nicky Smith 23 Jan 2013

Terrorism charges: Okah guilty

22 Jan 2013

Kenya uses drones to catch poachers

10 Dec 2012

Kenyan regulator prepares to disconnect fake phone

Kenyan regulator prepares to disconnect fake phone

Carole Kimutai: @CaroleKimutai 10 Sep 2012

Australia to host global piracy talks

1 Nov 2011