Much common 'knowledge' surrounding Chinese investment in Africa is wrong writes Deborah Bräutigam 

Natznet Tesfay, head of Africa forecasting at Exclusive Analysis, anticipates the role of the extractive industries in forthcoming elections in Kenya, reviews the rise of industrial action in South Africa, and discusses security concerns for companies in Niger

Investment-related intelligence covering business reforms on the continent. This digest covers currency rulings in Zambia and Angola, legal harmonisation in the DRC and indigenisation in Zimbabwe

This Is Africa takes an in-depth look at the state of education in Africa

Innovative models led by Africans are addressing the continent's education needs writes Reeta Roy

Reforming public systems is critical to harnessing the transformative power of education, says Sir Fazle Hasan Abed

Education must be included as part of every humanitarian response, says INEE director Lori Heninger

Business can play a critical role in driving progress on education argues Michael Schmedlen