Drawbacks that Make Techies in Africa Lack Enthusiasm in the Metaverse
Meta sees a huge metaverse business potential in Africa—$40 billion added to the continent’s GDP by 2031. But the continent is grappling with challenges that if not addressed mean it will be the last to plug into the company’s immersive tech and not in the grand way that Meta hopes it will. The cost of […]
The Mortal Remains of Zambian Student Fighting for Russia Returned Home
The body of Lemekani Nathan Nyirenda, a fighter recruited by the mercenary group Wagner for combat operations in Ukraine. Nyirenda’s body arrived at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in the capital Lusaka and was accompanied by Zambia’s Ambassador to Russia, Shadreck Luwita, its foreign ministry said. The body was received by Nyirenda’s family and foreign ministry […]
Invention by a Young South African Entrepreneur Helps Improve Mobility for Wheelchair Users
Ernest Mongezi Majenge is known as the wheelchair doctor. He refurbishes old wheelchairs and turns them into stair friendly, off-road transportation. It takes Majenge 24 hours to put together all the parts needed for each mobility product. “ The secret of the wheelchair are the wheels. The wheelchair has been there for years but we […]
Dangote Group Wins the Most Responsible Business Award at SERAS
The Dangote group has taken home the prestigious ‘Overall Most Responsible Business’ Award, at the 16th edition of the Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Responsibility Awards (SERAS). In addition to winning the Overall Most Responsible Business Award, Dangote’s subsidiaries also took home three other awards including the award for ‘The Best Company in Reporting & Transparency, which […]
Morocco’s Role at the WC is One of a Unifier
Morocco’s surprise string of wins at the World Cup in Qatar have stirred a joy and pride among Arab fans that have, at least for a moment, eclipsed the region’s many political divisions. Perhaps most striking is the love fest between Palestinians and the Moroccan team, despite the Moroccan government’s normalization of ties with Israel […]
