A struggling economy is nothing new to the citizens of Zimbabwe, who have suffered from a stormy economy for many years. The decline began in 1980 after the hands of the government switched from the Rhodesian to the Zimbabwean. As a result of corrupt administration, poor governing, and the use of government funds for…
The impact of technology on Africa is profound, affecting education, the cultural landscape, banking, business, and more. Artistic Expression: Contemporary artists, such as Nkiru Oparah, have begun to create digital images of Africa that reclaim and update typical views of the area. Other artists use animation to tell the story of African people now…
The mobile phone trend is really heating up in Africa as better Internet connections and more advanced technology becomes readily available to people all over the continent. Facebook and other social media usage has grown exponentially now that mobile phones can use wifi as well as data plans for Internet surfing. A study published…
For those planning to visit Kenya, there are several luxury resorts to choose from when it comes to lodging. There are also numerous activities to participate in, such as visiting the City Safari in Nairobi, spending time a the Karen Blixen Museum, or even hanging out at the Nairobi Java House to enjoy…
Technology plays a vital role in society, and in the daily lives of individuals. The world today is connected through wires, air waves, and digitally transmitted images. Information sharing through the internet in West Africa can literally save the lives of thousands of people. More than 170 workers for the United States Centers…
Here are six surefire ways to create a life that abounds with happiness, starting right now: Embrace Yourself Rather than looking to someone else for fulfillment, take a good look at yourself. Show your own self some love and think of the gifts you provide the world. Focus on what you have and accept…
People play sports for many different reasons. However, most people do it for the love of the game. Players are recruited to play on teams on a regular basis, whether for high school, college or for professional sport teams. Athletes from the disadvantaged neighborhoods of South Africa who desire to play sports but can’t…
Unlike in the United States and other developed countries, many countries in Africa don’t have access to adequate health care. Without access to adequate health care, large numbers of women and children find their health compromised, and may even die. Many African women die during childbirth because they go into labor and end up…
The new birth control called, Implanon Nxt is part of new national guidelines in South Africa. The main focus of the new birth control is to provide women with more contraceptive choices. Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi who introduced the first under the skin implant to the South Africa’s women. The idea is to effectively…
AIDS, Tuberculosis, and the Ebola viruses have been threatening the lives of South Africans for years. The National Institutes of Health and other health organizations have partnered to reduce the outbreak of these diseases. These organizations are awarding South African and U.S. scientists 31 grants, totaling more than $8 million dollars, during the first…
A UN-Sponsored Organization In 1997, the United Nations helped several organizations combine their resources to found the African Women’s Alliance (“the AWA”). This international nonprofit enterprise draws upon the talents of African women residing in their own nations and across the world. It was incorporated in 2001 as a nonprofit organization. Its members hope to enhance the lives…
With nearly 39 million mobile phone subscriptions and a device penetration of almost 90 percent, Kenya could be described as one of the most wireless nations not just in Africa, but also in the world. Kenya is not only a global leader in smartphone usage, but also in development of mobile technologies. At any given time,…
There was a time when the Syrian Arab Republic was not the site of an out-of-control civil war where government forces carry out chemical weapon attacks against civilians, and where an abominable terrorist organization has set out to destroy rich archaeological treasures dating back several centuries. Less than a decade ago, Syria was a country…
In late 2016, Fadumo Dayib made history when she announced her candidacy for the presidential elections of Somalia, thus marking the first time a female politician aspired to the highest office of the troubled nation. Dayib was not in Somalia at the time of the announcement, which she made from Finland—the nation that welcomed her…
