10 Things to Learn from Madame CJ Walker
Create Jobs for Your Own Community
“I’m not satisfied in making money for myself. I endeavor to provide employment to hundreds of women of my race.” Madam CJ Walker
2. Build Your Own…
Zimbabwe’s former
President, Robert Mugabe is often portrayed ONLY as either the demon who
destroyed Zimbabwe or the hero who liberated it. Perhaps by going back into
history we can actually understand how Robert Mugabe came to lead the southern
African nation of Zimbabwe and how…
Born October 23, 1810, he was one of the first known black
citizens of California and founder of the city now known as San Francisco. He
was born in St. Croix which at the time was part of the Danish Virgin Islands.
He was the…
The Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is set to launch on
30th May. If every African country joins, it’s expected to be one of
the world’s largest single markets, accounting for $4 trillion in spending and investment across the 54 countries.…
On 13 March, Prof Tshifularo performed the first middle ear transplant on a patient born with an underdeveloped middle ear, effectively replacing the hammer, anvil, and stirrup, the ossicles that make up the middle ear with 3-D printed bones. 3D-printing technology is used to…
Aliko Dangote’s plan to reduce Nigeria’s dependency on fuel imports will carve out an even bigger slice of the nation’s $376 billion economy for his empire.
Dangote’s future—and, as he likes to say, that of the entire continent’s …
Now in its 12th year, the Powerlist honors men and women across a wide range of disciplines and industries, including sport, arts, science, business and much more. Aside from the expected big-name personalities on the list, such as Duchess…
Dr John Magufuli is a remarkable economic leader, who understands that food security is a national security issue that needs the highest attention. What separates a leader from just a President is growing an economy. Democracy is built on a good economy…
Ethiopia has a history of female leaders such as Queen Candace and Queen of Sheba so the elevation of Sahle-Work Zewde as President of Ethiopia is the continuation of female participation in politics and leadership.
Sahle-Work Zewde was born and raised in Addis…
Twenty-six-year-old Nigerian born founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Reach Robotics, Silas Adekunle has inked an exclusive multi-million-dollar deal with Apple.
Adekunle developed a robot that is now selling in almost all Apple stores in the US and UK for $300. The…