TERRITORY

The Man-Made River Project, also known as the Great Man-Made River (GMR) project, is a massive engineering feat in Libya that aims to provide clean water to the country's arid regions. While it is a Libyan project, it has a significant impact on the economy of Egypt,...

Egypt has recently inaugurated the first phase of its newest city, New Mansoura, located along the northern Mediterranean coast of the Nile Delta region. The city, which is expected to boost employment and tourism in the area, is considered one of the fruits of...

In today's rapidly changing job market, it is becoming increasingly clear that upskilling is a key factor in staying employed. Unfortunately, many job seekers in East Africa and other African markets are refusing to learn new skills, resulting in high unemployment...

Idris Elba, the British actor and humanitarian, is investing in a major film studio in Tanzania, according to the Director of Presidential Communications, Zuhura Yunus. The project, if successful, will help not only Tanzania but also Eastern and Central Africa, and is...

Idris Elba, the British actor and humanitarian, is investing in a major film studio in Tanzania, according to the Director of Presidential Communications, Zuhura Yunus.

The Governments of Kenya and Tanzania have expressed their frustration with KLM, the Dutch national airline, for publishing an advisory warning that spread “unfounded” claims of potential civil unrest in the two African countries. This has led to travel disruptions...

In recent months, there has been a marked increase in high-level interest and visits to Zambia by international organizations and government officials. This includes visits by International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and US Treasury...

There are many opportunities for Destinations Management businesses in the tourism industry in Botswana, creating unique travel and tour packages that can be consumed by local, regional, and international visitors. Botswana is a tourist destination that is amongst the...

Copper, a major export of Zambia, is under scrutiny as challenges arise and the industry constantly under probity. The Zambian copper mining industry as we know it today had its genesis in the 1920s. In 2016, in the 116th volume of the Journal of The Southern African...

Woodfuel is the main cooking fuel for over 60% of households in Africa. This is expected to increase in the coming decades, due to lack of alternative household energy and growing charcoal demand in urban centres. Commercialization of woodfuel provides income to...

There are nine Trans-African Highways, all under development and enhancements, and the fourth one - Cairo-Gaborone-Cape Town, pass through Botswana and Zambia. At present, the Cape to Cairo trail passes through Botswana, into the Western territory of Zimbabwe, into...

The Government of Botswana has established the Special Economic Zone Authority (SEZA) in 2015 to support and manage the development of the 8 SEZs in Botswana, and assist in economic diversification through developing trade and investment in Botswana while providing...