Cybersecurity Tips For Individuals
As the world becomes digital, taking security measures to keep our data safe becomes our responsibility and not just the duty of the big tech professionals. A simple act of applying extreme caution...
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Green Initiatives In Cities: Lagos Floating School On Water
Lagos houses over 20 million people and maintains its title as Nigeria's commercial hub. This city truly never sleeps, full of vibes and opportunities. However, beneath the vibrancy lies the cold...
Untold Stories of African Heroes
“Africa’s greatness has never been limited to a few names — it lives in every soul that dared to dream, to fight, and to build.” When we speak of African heroes, names like Nelson Mandela,...
Green Initiatives In Cities: Nairobi’s Urban Farming Innovations
Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, is known for its vibrancy and rapid urbanisation, but it faces food insecurity, high living costs, and limited green spaces. This problem has led Nairobi to embrace...
Beyond Apartheid: The New Faces of South African Racism”
Intro: Welcome to the Rainbow-ish NationIt's been over 30 years since apartheid officially got kicked out, but racism in South Africa didn't exactly pack its bags and leave with it. Nope. It just...
Raila’s Successor
A generation ends, a question begins. Raila Odinga has dominated Kenyan opposition politics for decades. With his loss, we are now in a transition period: who could be Raila's Successor? Replace...
Raila Amolo Odinga: The Man Who Refused to Bow
I have postponed my mourning, but eventually, I must accept that it is real. Kenya has lost one of its greatest sons, Raila Amolo Odinga, Tinga, Baba! Though not perfect, Raila Amolo Odinga did his...
White South Africans Asylum Debate
Why facts, fairness, and compassion matter more than fear in the asylum debate The conversation is sparked by President Trump's offering of asylum to white South Africans while deporting thousands...
The Role Of Blockchain In Sustainable Travel Transactions
Have you ever booked some eco-resort or donated money for a conservation project and wondered if the money served its purpose? You are not alone. With transparency and fraud being major challenges...
Sustainable Travel Role In Cultural Sensitivity
In this era of globalisation, tourism has made different countries more accessible than ever. At the heart of every country lie its traditions. The question remains: How do we respect this culture...
Green Initiatives In Cities: Organic Urban Farms In Windhoek
Windhoek, Namibia’s capital, has implemented a green initiative that has helped to tackle hunger in the city. The organic urban farms initiative is growing faster than imagined, with 70% of...
Sustainable Travel: Organic Farms To Visit In Africa
Sustainable travel practices are starting to pave the way for agritourism, and many tourists are investing in healthy eating. Visit to an organic farm will give you clues on how your food is...
Innovation Meets Dairy: How MooMe Is Disrupting The Milk Market
MooMe, a Tunisian AgTech startup, is integrating next-gen digital systems into the country's dairy field. Farmers can now monitor all activities on their dairy farms with just a few clicks. These...
Suicide Trend and Mental Health in South Africa
People become suicidal for a lot of reasons, but chief amongst them is worsening mental health. Because of this, the suicide trend in South Africa can be linked to different factors. However, at the...
Why Care About Botswana’s Diamond Legacy?
A few decades ago, Botswana was not as we know it now. Unlike the safaris, wildlife reserves and entrepreneurs, it was once counted amongst the poorest in the world. It gained independence...
Africa’s Conflict Zones And Mental Health
Africa's conflict zones stretch from Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger in the Sahel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan. In these areas, conflict in Africa continues to take a toll on...
Green Initiatives In Cities: Top 5 African Country Taking The Lead
Green initiatives in cities sprang up in urban areas across Africa, just as the need for sustainability arose. Statistics reports have revealed that urban areas house more population than rural...
Green Initiatives In Cities: Cape Town’s Renewable Energy Revolution
Green initiatives in cities have gone beyond word of mouth. Cape Town is a testifier. As the second largest economic hub in South Africa, it is also making a statement in the renewable energy space....
Art And Activism in Africa
These are probably the first names that come to your mind after reading the topic: Fela Kuti or Angelique Kidjo. Art and activism are not strange combinations in Africa. Throughout Africa's history,...
Avocados In Africa
Avocados In Africa has been synonymous with the taste of the continent alongside other tropical fruits. As a child, avocado trees seemed to be everywhere, and we put them in everything we ate, using...
Mind Shift – Renew Your Mind!
Often, when we talk of mind renewal and mind shift, we refer to the Bible scripture in Romans 12:2, where Paul urges us to renew our minds continually. It is important to understand that, as humans,...
Tunisia
The Republic of Tunisia is an Arab-speaking North African country in the Maghreb region. In the recent past, the country was famous for the 'Arab Spring'; however, it is well-known as a tourist and...
The Arab Spring
The Arab Spring refers to a series of pro-democracy uprisings, protests, and demonstrations swept through the Arab world during 2010 and 2011. These uprisings led to significant political, social,...
What is Expected of the New Kenyan President
The new Kenyan president is expected to improve the country's infrastructure, international relations, trade, and advanced technology to increase Kenya's economic performance. Almost completing...
The Sun Exchange – Bringing Clean Energy To Every African
Solar energy is acknowledged as one of the most efficient and environmentally friendly energy sources. However, many countries still insist on utility companies that power them using inefficient...
William Samoei Ruto: A Short Biography
William Samoei Ruto was born on December 21st, 1966, in Sambut village to mzee Daniel Cheruiyot and mama Sarah Cheruiyot. He started his political ambitions as a treasurer of YK'92. YK'92 was...
The Biggest Scandals With African Politicians
The biggest scandals with African politicians revolve around corruption, tax evasion, offshore banking, government procurement scandals, and violent power transfer. While these are not unique to the...
Female Leaders Make A Comeback in Kenyan Politics
Kenya has nurtured many international programmes supporting women through the UN, USAID, Private sector or NGOs. However, the struggle for female leadership has been an elusive desire for many....
Most Expensive African Cities
The cost of living in a big city is often too high. The world's most sought locations are desirable; therefore, living in one will cost you more. However, some cities worldwide are so costly that...
African Non Alcoholic Drinks You Must Try
African Non Alcoholic drinks have been part of modern culture though centuries and many countries have adopted them. Some elements perfectly capture the essence of and differences between cultures...
African Businesses To Watch
African Businesses to watch make waves in the market despite today's unstable world economy. Our Continent is home to a lot of great businesses and mind-blowing innovations. Many start-ups in Africa...
Top 10 most powerful passports in 2022
A passport is a crucial document that affects global mobility and hence influences global social equality. Some passports offer greater travel freedom to the citizens, while some don’t. Most...
Will Smith Slaps Chris Rock At The Oscars
So, Will Smith slapped Chris Rock for making jokes about his wife's alopecia, and the world is going nuts about whose right and who was wrong. It looks like it is wrong to hit someone at face value....
Top 5 unforgettable moments in AFCON 2021
Football undoubtedly is the most popular sport in Africa, which unites the entire continent. While many nations play internationally, they participate in the Africa Cup of Nations, a tournament...
Invest In These 10 African Countries In 2022
Africa is quickly becoming the most popular market to invest in. The World Economic Forum has designated Africa as home to more than half of the world's fastest-growing economies. It offers abundant...
6 Best Kept Secrets Of Cairo, Egypt
Cairo boasts several pyramids and rich Eastern African culture, but there is more to this ancient city than that. Go on a trip to Egypt to explore some of the best-kept secrets of Cairo, the...
How We Got Some African Country Names & Africa
African Country names for many are a mystery to unfold. Without a name, something doesn't exist in the known world. Europeans for a long time didn't know many places. Sadly when they discovered them...
Why Weather Forecasts Always Seem Wrong
Weather Forecasts seem wrong more often than they are right. Poor weather predictions have you carrying an umbrella and rain boots on a sunny day. When things don’t go as planned, it’s natural...
Top 3 Investment Options
Investment options are numerous today because of improved technology. Many Africans use managed funds; however, we have access to different platforms today. Investing through a platform makes...
5 Inventions By Black People You Didn’t Know
Inventions by black people are considered rare. As man has gradually evolved, inventing tools for the money, out of necessity, for fun, and making life easier, inventions by black people have been...
20 Ideal Wedding Destinations On The African Continent
When planning a Destination Wedding, an experienced wedding planner can assist you in deciding on a location and a venue and navigating the complexities of tying the knot in a foreign nation. If...
Top 10 Most Influential African Women.
We love to celebrate extraordinary women doing great things in their positions. They have received several awards and are recognised worldwide. Below are ten such women and some of their...
Thomas Sankara
Thomas Sankara was a military officer in the Burkinabe forces and later acquired the role of the President of Burkina Faso. He was Marxist. Due to his aspirations and position, he is commonly...
5 Beautiful Places to Retire to in Africa
Africa is rich in unique cultures, natural resources, beautiful landscapes and sceneries, and unique lifestyles that make The Continent appealing to anyone wishing to retire in Africa. Each country...
10 Great Women in African History
Great women in Africa went beyond the call of duty and changed people's perception of female leadership at times when the thought of being a leader for a woman was frowned on. Undermined but highly...
8 Animals You May Not Know Are From Africa
Africa is the world’s second-largest continent, with many exotic and endangered animals. People from all over the globe have exported them. There is no telling that they originated from Africa....
9 African Staple Food Crops You Should Know
We can note that Africa was a prime target for colonization because of its rich fertile lands and abundance of natural resources. Since colonial times, several food crops introduced to and found to...
Young African Politicians Are Impacting The World
Young African politicians aren't foreign to Africa. Having young leadership has defined the African leadership space since colonial times. Today's most old leaders started as young boisterous...
Schools Kill Children’s Creativity!
All children are born artists … The issue is how to stay an artist as we get older.”Picasso Today, this is more evident than ever because the educational system coaches them to be less creative....
The Most Entrepreneurial Women in South Africa
Historically, women hardly had any social and economic impact in many African communities. Discriminatory hiring practices supported a lack of fair job opportunities for women. Responsibilities that...
Effect of Social Media On Mental Health
The usage of social media platforms is inevitable. One can say it is universal. As the name implies, it's a chance to meet and know new people or enhance already built relationships without stepping...
14 Impressive Facts On African Military
Military forces from Africa have often been seen as weak. Their positive contributions to the world are overlooked. However, some facts about Africa’s military forces and Black personnel will make...
Muammar Gaddafi
The journey of Muammar Gaddafi is one of a young, handsome, charismatic army officer, from a revolutionary hero to an international pariah. The death and assassination of the former Libyan colonel...
The 10 Most Popular African Languages
- Number 5 Will Shock You! Africa – a continent that’s been more than a conglomeration of people. A place that is so rich and full of culture and grace that every nook and cranny gives a...
15 Software That Helps You Achieve More
As You Work From Home As the world transitions into a more remote work environment, staying productive and efficient while working from home is crucial. As an African freelancer or independent...
Five Ways To Use Twitter To Gain Followers
Twitter is a perfect medium to gain like-minded followers, like other popular social media platforms. Increasing your followership on Twitter helps you project your brand to a larger audience....
African Infrastructural Projects You Can’t Get Enough Of
Africa is said to be among the top ten fast-growing economies worldwide. According to statistics, the population growth of this continent reaches new limits every day, with the annual population...
Why Are People Moving to Africa?
Africa is a large continent with around a total of 1.216 billion, according to 2016 data by Worldometer. The continent is often overlooked despite all it has to offer. Many believe that it is a...
Happy Women and Family Day, Tunisia!
Women and Family Day is celebrated every year on 13 August in Tunisia, and at first glance, you may wonder what makes it so unique. But its significance becomes crystal clear when you look at its...
How To Stop Tribalism In African Politics
I believe the easiest way to stop tribalism is that no one should be allowed to seek political office in the place they were born or the county they grew up in. e.g. Wajaluo watafute kura ukambani,...
Nairobi Gubernatorial Debate
So finally got to watch the gubernatorial debate, listened to different perspectives and reflecting on the candidates. This is my verdict:Having worked with numerous entrepreneurs, my opinion is...
My Simple Strategy For Gubernatorial Candidates Moving Forward
In Nairobi's Gubernatorial race, all said, none is a perfect guy; all got where they got and did things they shouldn't have for whatever reason I don't know. But assuming they want the good of this...