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The prospect of technology start-ups in Africa
Recently, I have been reflecting on the viability of creating Africa’s own Silicon Valley. This was mainly inspired by the book I recently read, Africa Business Revolution, by Leke, Chironga and Desvaux. Silicon Valley is a technology hub in the United States which houses some of the world’s blue-chip start-ups such as Facebook and Google. […]
Church and the fourth industrial revolution
As a young boy who was raised in the Lutheran Church, one of the things I had to contend with was the determination of my parents to assimilate me into the Christian religion. When I was 13 years old, I was supposed to be confirmed. As with many other forms of Christianity, confirmation is the […]
Emotional connection masked by Emoji’s
One of the greatest privileges in life is having the freedom-of-expression-choice to feel as our minds set. It is also our greatest indicator enabling us to chime in on or discern the pain of another; even a close friend or family member. However, relationships and life experiences can encourage or hinder our ultimate freedoms in […]
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Silencing of guns in Africa remains a pipe dream
The African Union set itself a goal of silencing guns on the continent by 2020 but has failed to achieve that goal dismally. Guns are still blazing in the DRC, CAR, Libya, S. Sudan, Somalia, Nigeria, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Ethiopia, Mozambique, and Nigeria. Instead, there is potential of new wars coming on board in […]
Now is the time to relook approaches to addressing the land issue
As the year draws to a close, it is worthwhile to reflect on one of the biggest highlights of 2020 in land reform. Government’s new plan to reallocate 700 000 hectares of underutilised state-owned land has been hailed as a quantum leap in the land reform programme. This move has also renewed interest in post-settlement […]
Angolan legal reform shows how Africa can use oil and gas as a springboard towards job creation
In Angola, the government recently rolled out a new legal regime for local content requirements after two years of concertation with the various stakeholders. For decades, many of Africa’s oil- and gas-producing states followed a predictable pattern. They treated their oil and gas primarily as raw materials that could be sold abroad for a quick […]
INNOVATION
Church and the fourth industrial revolution
As a young boy who was raised in the Lutheran Church, one of the things I had to contend with was the determination of...
EDUCATION
Striking similarities between Nelson Chamisa’s MDA-A party and Robert Kyagulanyi’s NUP...
Ugandans are going to the polls preparing to choose a new president for the country today. The choice is between long-serving President Yoweri Museveni...
ECONOMICS
Money isn’t the most powerful motivator
Most companies have unique methods for motivating people. When it’s done right this delivers an energised workforce, inspires progress and pushes teams to excel....
