Zambia aid: UK suspends funding over corruption fears

The UK, Ireland, Finland and Sweden freeze aid funding to Zambia over corruption concerns.

South Africa’s highest court legalises cannabis use

Pro-marijuana activists cheer following a landmark ruling by the country's highest court.

South Africa’s Keagan Dolly undergoes successful surgery

South Africa midfielder Keagan Dolly undergoes successful surgery on the broken leg he suffered playing for his French club Montpellier.

South Africa crime: Can the country be compared to a ‘war zone’?

Recent data shows that the national murder rate in South Africa is going up.

Zimbabwe’s cholera emergency: ‘Stench of sewage’ in Harare

Amidst a collapse in public services, water supplies have become contaminated with untreated sewage.

Chowberry app prevents food waste in Nigeria

Oscar Ekponimo's mobile app Chowberry connects people to supermarket food that would ordinarily end up in the bin.

Tackling food waste in Nigeria with an app

Nigerian tech entrepreneur Oscar Ekponimo has invented an app which will help cut down on food waste.

Tackling food waste in Nigeria with an app

Nigerian tech entrepreneur Oscar Ekponimo has invented an app which will help cut down on food waste.

At one with the elements

Large terraces capture the wind and waves on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica

A new opportunity opens up on our high streets

A more creative range of retail businesses are meeting the new demand for a different kind of shopping experience