How private sector can lead conservation charge in Africa

By investing in sustainable development and wildlife tourism, the private sector can play a significant role in supporting conservation initiatives and creating employment opportunities for locals.

By Chris Diaz 2 years ago

Will 2022 global economic shocks ruin the party in 2023?

2023 just like 2022 carries with it lots of optimism for not just the local but also the global economy but shocks from the last 12 months may very well persist into the New Year

By Chris Diaz 2 years ago

Hustler Fund, giving credit where it's due

From mama mbogas to kiosk owners and even sellers of second-hand goods, the need for short-term credit has been a daily demand for many would-be small business owners or hustlers.

By Chris Diaz 2 years ago

The role of private-public partnerships in economic development

Private-public sector projects contribute to economic development. That involves encompassing neglected spaces and structures back to life, creating jobs and promoting tourism.

By Chris Diaz 2 years ago

Private sector looks beyond elections to growth of the economy

The private sector must look beyond elections and sustain its role in driving growth.

By Chris Diaz 2 years ago

Why the private sector needs to push for peace

Without thriving businesses there are is no economic stability and job creation which is why business must reject war.

By Chris Diaz 3 years ago

Diaz: European leaders need to look at peaceful solutions to grow trade amid Russia-Ukraine conflict

Starved of attention and mention in last few years as other kings and kingdoms take the limelight, President Putin is now undeniably the man.

By Chris Diaz 3 years ago

COP26: Enough talking, time to step it up

Most countries at the COP26 have also signed up to the Global Methane Pledge which seeks to cut the emissions of the second biggest pollutant.

By Chris Diaz 3 years ago

Aviation will soar high again

Despite the Covid-19 catastrophe, the aviation sector is poised to spring back to life by building back better, just like other sectors of the economy

By Chris Diaz 3 years ago

Billionaires to the moon

British billionaire Richard Branson became the first person in history to successfully test his spacecraft as he flew close to the end of space.

By Chris Diaz 3 years ago

Chris Diaz: Opinion and budget prognosis

From shredded personal incomes to job losses and a broken macro-economic environment, the past year has seen the lowest of lows.

By Chris Diaz 4 years ago

Opportunity awaits in Ethiopia

According to data obtained from the World Bank. Ethiopia’s economy has expanded by nearly three times in the last decade to 2019.

By Chris Diaz 4 years ago

The future of driving is electric

Technology has seen development of more efficient and reliable EV power units while biases towards fossil fuel-powered vehicles are weathering.

By Chris Diaz 4 years ago

President Samia Suluhu Hassan will invigorate trade

President Suluhu emphasised the need to support the private sector to realize not just enhanced trade ties but also improve economies.

By Chris Diaz 4 years ago

Time to regulate big tech

Big Tech has to be regulated and at the same supported

By Chris Diaz 4 years ago

New curriculum will help to strengthen economy

The first cohort of the CBC will join the workforce in 2032.

By Chris Diaz 4 years ago

New curriculum can re-engineer the workplace, economy

Competence-Based Curriculum will equip learners with the skills needed in the emerging job markets

By Chris Diaz 4 years ago

Digitise and upscale agriculture production now

For a food secure-world, digitising agriculture is the way forward.

By Chris Diaz 4 years ago

Leave the Covid-19 relief measures in place

Reversing Covid-19 relief measures will hurt Kenyans

By Chris Diaz 4 years ago

Biden should unite the world on climate change

Biden has global goodwill to reverse Trump's climate change policies.

By Chris Diaz 4 years ago

We must not let climate change become the next pandemic

The pandemic has nearly masked all attention away from climate change as the majority of countries focus their energies towards containing the virus.

By Chris Diaz 4 years ago

The country is opening up and so are Kenyans

As the economy reopens, Kenyans must not take things for granted

By Chris Diaz 4 years ago

Why Africa deserves top global trade post

Africa deserves a share of leading the WTO given the impressive tracking record of her candidates.

By Chris Diaz 4 years ago

South Africa and Tanzania: A cautious tale in Covid-19 response

Different countries have responded to the pandemic differently

By Chris Diaz 4 years ago

It’s time to innovate faster on new market trends in wake of Covid-19

The Covid-19 pandemic has only been an enzyme to catalyse the move towards a new digital world rather than a distraction

By Chris Diaz 4 years ago

More diplomacy needed to solve the Egypt-Ethiopia water dispute

Ethiopia has a right to development but Egypt feels unduly disadvantaged

By Chris Diaz 4 years ago

Quickly probe death of hundreds of elephants in Botswana

Scientists and conservationists are concerned as elephants are endangered species

By Chris Diaz 5 years ago

Health over growth in reopening debate

For some, it’s about time to end the partial lockdown measures and get the economic engine reeving again

By Chris Diaz 5 years ago

Trophy hunting won’t end wildlife conservation setbacks

For decades, the public has been made to belive the myth that trophy hunting is necessary for sustainable conservation in Africa.

By Chris Diaz 5 years ago

The world must wake up to wild fires, effects of climate change

In recent weeks the world has witnessed yet another major environmental crisis in the Australian bush fires, destroying lives, homes and wildlife.

By Chris Diaz 5 years ago

2019 budget is a boost to manufacturing

Budget policy supports manufacturing as Agenda Four pillar

By Chris Diaz 6 years ago

Why adapting climate resilience policies is a trigger for food security

To deal with the issue of food security, we need to look beyond policy actions to innovation.

By Chris Diaz 6 years ago

Why future of planet Earth lies in recycling

Companies are now trying to reinvent plastic

By Chris Diaz 6 years ago

Why preserving forests should be given priority

By 2050, nearly 70 per cent of the world will be urbanised.

By Chris Diaz 6 years ago