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Ahead of elections in South Africa, young voters see a bleak future. Why is that the case and what needs to change?

How does the online market place in Africa compare to the global e-commerce market? What is the future of the sector?

South Africa's new universal healthcare law begins+++Patients in Kenya sell their health data to get medical care

Tackling oil theft in Nigeria's Niger Delta+++Contraceptives use on the rise in Zambia+++Uproar over Zambia's plan to regulate social media

May 17 is the international day against homophobia. Here in Germany, an initiative by a former football player aims to encourage footballers to embrace their sexuality. But what implications could that have on their careers?

Zimbabwe became the latest African country to unveil a new currency when it unveiled the ZiG in April. The move was aimed at fighting inflation and stabilizing the economy. But will it really work? We hear from experts and people on the ground.