US Election Series

The US election: what's at stake for Africa's quest to deepen democracy

Aug 31, 2016 11:17 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

When my students ask about the implications for Africa under the direction of Donald J. Trump or Hillary Rodham Clinton, I have two reactions. The first, and easy one, is that with the November 8 vote still months away,...

Three problems with the EU's €13 billion ruling on Apple's Irish taxes

Aug 31, 2016 10:52 am UTC| Insights & Views Law

The EUs ruling that Apple must pay the Irish tax authorities 13 billion in back taxes appears to be a victory for fair tax campaigners. The amount is equal to about 30% of the total tax take in Ireland, or almost 7,000 for...

What's the deal with exclusive streaming deals? Frank Ocean, Beyoncé and Universal's mooted ban

Aug 31, 2016 10:34 am UTC| Insights & Views Business

Frank Ocean released his long-awaited new album earlier this month to rapturous critical acclaim. Despite this, many fans will have found it difficult to listen to, as the album is currently only available to stream on...

You say tomato... why some fruits are forever doomed to be called veggies

Aug 31, 2016 10:29 am UTC| Insights & Views Life

When it comes to fruit and vegetables, the most common battleground (for parents and public health experts alike) is getting people to eat them. But theres a battle over semantics too, because many of the things we call...

European Commission warns multinationals as Apple ordered to pay €13 billion in tax

Aug 31, 2016 10:22 am UTC| Insights & Views Law Business

The European Commission is putting multinationals on notice with its order to tech giant Apple to pay 13 billion in tax to Ireland. Its signalling that it wont bow to pressure from the US. Now other countries may follow...

On the marriage equality plebiscite, let's not confuse free speech with a free-for-all

Aug 31, 2016 10:08 am UTC| Insights & Views Law

In recent days some of the proponents of a plebiscite on marriage equality have argued it is important because it will allow people to air their views. The government has suggested that it would be democracy at work....

Briferendum Aftermath Series

Africa stands to benefit from new trade deals and, possibly, from Brexit

Aug 31, 2016 09:41 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

The last few months have seen some significant developments for African trade and integration. These advances come at a crucial time for African countries, which have been particularly hard hit by the slump in commodity...