One of the best ways to curtail the negative effects of climate change consists of adopting green practices that counter deforestation. In Ethiopia, a nation where the indiscriminate taking of forest land has resulted in devastating drought periods, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed recently launched a Green Legacy Initiative as part of a substantial reforestation effort…
After working as an auditor for nearly 20 years, Esther Muchemi left that career path behind to open a shop selling airtime, mobile phones, and SIM cards. Today after nearly 20 years of building her empire, Muchemi is CEO of the Samchi Group of Companies, a Kenyan conglomerate with its hand in a number of…
Feelings of failure consume millions of people each day. If you are experiencing these feelings, you are not alone. Stress at work or at home can be overwhelming and make you feel inadequate. You may think that other people are more successful than you are, have better marriages, are raising their children better than you,…
Sphoon and Phork is the new iPhone toolset that allows you to tweet, Instagram, and eat simultaneously. (Errr…okay). If you thought that putting your phone down to eat would cause too much separation anxiety, then this latest iPhone accessory will be just what you need. Environmentally Friendly Accessories Electronic designer Sergey Mast and engineer Thaechawat…
When discussing the issue of ethnic, cultural, and religious diversity, many people think about the United States because of its history; after all, America is a country that has been largely shaped by immigration. Once we look beyond North America, however, we start seeing countries with far greater rates of diversity, to wit: Tanzania, Uganda,…
At the recent Y Combinator Demo Day, an event that brings together promising technology startups with prospective investors, one company particularly stood out in terms of future vision. 54gene, a biotechnology company founded by Dr. Abasi Ene-Obong of Nigeria, was the Y Combinator startup that really caught the attention of venture capital firms because the…
In the animated comic sitcom “The Jetsons,” which enjoyed popularity between 1962 to 1963, the eponymous family traveled around Orbit City in a flying car. The Space Age backdrop of this series was fun, stylish and quirky at the time, but it has proven to be quite successful at predicting the technological future in terms…
In late May 2019, Facebook users who follow topics of interest related to politics in the United States were shocked to find a peculiar video in their newsfeeds. The video showed Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, speaking to an audience about her recent participation in an event held at the Rose Garden.…
Prince Harry has been a passionate advocate for mental health support for a while and he’s not slowing down on the cause anytime soon. In fact, Mr. Meghan Markle is going to be taking his advocacy to the next level by teaming up with another icon of American royalty. Harry and Oprah will join forces…
Accra, the coastal capital city of Ghana, is known for its sunny beaches, busy maritime ports, and the magnificent Academy of African Music and Arts. Similar to other major metropolitan areas in the Mother Continent, Accra is home to a burgeoning technology scene, but none of the participants in this scene ever imagined that their…
Still strikingly handsome at age 55, Brad Pitt continues his award-winning acting career with his latest leading role in Ad Astra. In this sci-fi film, the Hollywood star plays an astronaut in search of his father who went missing during a space mission. A dark and atmospheric piece, the film shows a different side of…
The 71st Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated all things television. As always, there were fashion hits and misses, touching speeches, and plenty of joy and disappointment. Director Ava DuVernay arrived at the ceremony in style, wearing a stunning Reem Acra gown and with five dashing men as her dates. The men were the Exonerated Five –…
There are some products it’s hard to envision in a new way until somebody comes along and reimagines it. The Link Flip shoe takes the whole concept of footwear and changes everything. These unique shoes offer ventilation and comfort without sacrificing safety and support, making them an ideal choice for life in fast-paced and crowded…
On September 20, Apple CEO Tim Cook traveled to Manhattan and surprised shoppers lined up outside the tech giant’s Fifth Avenue retail location, which he personally reopened after a period of renovation. This particular Apple Store, which is essentially a giant glass cube, welcomed hundreds of customers eager to get their hands on the iPhone…
