All articles in 'Perspectives'


European Epistemology and an African Philosophy of...

On the 21st of October 1949, Robert Sobukwe delivered a powerful and riveting speech at the Fort Har...

4th June 2019
Practising Humanity Amidst Changing Nature of Arme...

We need humanitarian multilateralism urgently today as geopolitics leans towards great power contest...

4th June 2019
Towards Durable Solutions to Forced Displacement i...

However, there are still many hurdles to overcome before Africa’s independence and unity fully bloss...

28th May 2019
Revitalising Nigeria’s Agricultural Sector

For Africa, and for Nigeria in particular, Agriculture offers us huge opportunities

28th May 2019
Sustainability of Africa’s Food and Agriculture Sy...

According to UN FAO, the world in general and Africa in particular is facing unprecedented challenge...

21st May 2019
Ramaphosa’s Influence in South Africa Polls

When Magashule denies that Ramaphosa changed the electoral fortunes of the ANC he is being disingenu...

14th May 2019
Can Modern Monetary Theory Lead to Full Employment...

The gold standard completely died in the early 1970s, and in this digital era, the state can create...

7th May 2019
Kenya’s Vision 2030: The Need for Communication an...

While talking may be easy, communication is a skill, just like athletics, that needs to be learnt an...

7th May 2019
Kenyan Diaspora: A Neglected Constituency

Kenyans in the Diaspora play a pivotal role in enhancing Kenya’s economic growth.

30th April 2019
Prince Mashele’s Comparison of Africans and South...

Sowetan columnist Prince Mashele opens his article in the Sowetan of 29 April 2019 thus: To visit a...

30th April 2019
The Tyranny of Food Habits: A Key Challenge to Foo...

Cultural values guarding the tastes for particular food menu of societies persist regardless of the...

23rd April 2019
Anatomy of South African Elections

There is no doubt that the 1994 elections were rigged because there was no voters roll.

23rd April 2019
Making the Higher Education Sector Relevant in Ken...

I wish to outline a few issues concerning the state of universities and tertiary education subsector...

18th April 2019
Key International Relations Issues Facing South Af...

South Africa’s foreign policy during Apartheid was primarily focused on ensuring the maintenance of...

18th April 2019
Cross-Border Regulation in Relation to Digital Ass...

History has shown that regulatory gaps or vacuum have contributed to perpetuate fraud, led to financ...

9th April 2019
Zimbabwe: Cyclone Idai, Sanctions and Capitalism

Zimbabwe, Malawi and Mozambique were devastated by a tropical cyclone, one of the worst disasters ev...

9th April 2019
Is Uganda Making Fortunes From Tanzania’s Smuggled...

Kagera region is losing one-third of its harvest to smuggling into Uganda

2nd April 2019
Futurealist on Big Data: It’s All about the People...

Big data promises to help businesses uncover opportunities they never knew existed

2nd April 2019
Financial Inclusion: Promoting a More Gender-Balan...

Remarkable progress has been made in providing equal opportunities for both men and women over the l...

26th March 2019
The 2019 Elections in Nigeria and the Igbo Dignity

Dignity is the ability to stand strong and tall in the face of adversity while being able to sit wit...

26th March 2019
The Kind of Leadership Africa Needs

We need leaders that realise that no one but us will develop our continent.

19th March 2019
Catalysing Africa’s Transformation

"Can you have sustainable pregnancy?" That is, pregnancy that is indefinite? It is neither feasible...

19th March 2019
The Regionalization of Ethiopia

IntroductionRegionalization can be defined as “the politico-administrative process…by which regions...

12th March 2019
Economy: What Zambia can Learn from Ontario and Sw...

We have a very tiny economy and we spend a great deal of our time fighting over a pint of salt when...

12th March 2019
Reviewing the Post-Meles Economic Transition and t...

With stability and political management of the country ever becoming difficult and conditions tenuou...

5th March 2019
Lending and Payment Systems in Upheaval - The Fint...

As technology gives new entrants better and cheaper ways to compete for core banking business, banks...

5th March 2019
AI Innovation, Ethics and Diversity

This reflection about Artificial Intelligence comes at a crucial time

27th February 2019
The Impending Disintegration of the Somali Region

There are three salient factors leading to the disintegration of the Somali region

26th February 2019
Kenya Property Market 2019: Hyper Supply or Recess...

Real estate in general is a tricky investment option

19th February 2019
INEC: The Shame That is Nigerian Elections

By virtue of being Nigerians, we have lost the biological ability for shock.

19th February 2019
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African Perceptions of the Eur...