Empowered Employees Are the Real Cybersecurity Superpower – Not a Liability
It's time to retire the tired narrative that employees are the “weakest link” in cybersecurity. They're not. They're simply the most frequently targeted. And that makes sense – if you’re [...]
Can Dividend Stocks Pay Your Bills?
Many people dream of financial freedom—earning enough passive income to cover their bills without relying on a traditional job. One popular strategy for achieving this is investing in dividend stocks. [...]
Regulatory Bottlenecks are Slowing Private Equity and Venture Capital in Africa
Africa is a continent of boundless potential tethered by systemic constraints. Its youthful demographic, surging digital economies, and vast untapped sectors like healthcare and agriculture beckon private equity (PE) and [...]
Elections are a Public Finance Issue
Kenyans expect the incoming IEBC commissioners not only to be legal experts or seasoned administrators but also electoral stewards who grasp the full weight of public finance and the future [...]Trump's Second Term is a Rare Opportunity for Real Africa's Energy Independence
Donald Trump’s return to the White House at the start of 2025 represents a pivotal moment for Africa’s fossil fuel industry. His administration’s swift reapproval of a USD4.7 billion loan [...]
How Financial Worries Are Impacting Mental Health in Kenya
Money. It’s something we all think about sometimes more than we’d like to admit. For many Kenyans, financial struggles aren’t just numbers on a bank statement. They’re the sleepless nights, the missed [...]
African Tech Companies are Venturing Outside the Continent
African tech ventures, especially fintechs and asset financing companies, are seeking a foothold outside the continent, including to Mexico and Latin America. On the other hand, an increasing number of [...]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI-agents are a Game-Changer for Cybersecurity
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a tool—it is a game changer in our lives, our work as well as in both cybersecurity and cybercrime. While businesses leverage AI [...]For Successful Integration, Africa Needs an Operating System Update
Beyond physical infrastructure, Africa's integration requires modern software upgrades: the systems, policies, and institutional frameworks that power trade across borders, Amadou Hott, one of five shortlisted candidates for the AfDB [...]
The Future of Africa's Energy Sector: Balancing Fossil Fuels and Renewables
There’s a promising future for African renewables as the continent strives to balance its current reliance on fossil fuels. That’s the prediction of the African Energy Chamber’s 2025 Outlook Report on [...]Africa's Role in Global Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Markets: Potential and Risks
Taking a realistic look at Africa's current position in the global LNG market means acknowledging that it is marked by both promise and the potential for peril. The global energy [...]Decentralized Power is the Answer to Electrifying Rural Africa
Decentralized power generation — typically based on solar home systems and mini-grids — is the best bet to eradicate energy poverty among people in more isolated rural areas Think about [...]
