Bitcoin was created in 2009 and its popularity led to the creation of more than six thousand additional cryptocurrencies. Cryptocurrency exploded in value and trade volume in 2020, but it has been growing much faster than expected in Africa. This might be a surprise to those who held stereotypical views about Africa and the adoption…
Running a business can be very difficult, especially if you are a new small start-up. There are multiple business ideas that have strong potential in Africa such, which is why new small businesses are popping up more so than ever before. We think that 2021 serves as the perfect opportunity to kick start your small…
As a sports fan, owning a smartphone is a plus. It means you will not have to wonder who is winning a specific big game, how your fantasy team is fairing, or if your favourite star has helped his or her team win while you had rushed to the store. There is just so much…
You cannot escape the fact that around the world, people are being forced from their homes, injured and killed; they are going hungry from failing crops; and natural disasters are leaving families in tatters and homeless. The world can seem like a bleak and unfair place, with raging wars and natural disasters devastating countries and…
The criminal law system was put in place to make sure people pay for their crimes. And it’s pretty clear – if you commit this offence, you will have to spend this much time in jail. Once you’ve served your sentence, your debt to society should be cleared. However, in real life you have to…
Every year, the global tourism industry turns a gross income of over $7.6 trillion, according to the Berlin School of Business & Innovation. Tourism is one of the most effective ways to stimulate an economy, because it generates jobs, boosts local businesses, and invites foreign investment. Just like agricultural innovation, one of the best ways to foster…
Are friends always praising you for the sagacious advice you provide? And do colleagues never tire of your pinpoint precision and problem-solving skills? Do you astound passers-by in pubs when they overhear your innovative ideas for amazing new inventions? And delight all you meet by rescuing damaged items from the dustbin by deploying your dynamic…
Africa has more than its fair share of exceptional young entrepreneurs and they’re punching above their weight in several sectors. Whether it’s Temitope Ogunsemo inspiring tomorrow’s leaders with educational digital media, Nthabiseng Mosia lighting up the world with solar innovation or Rahma Bajun dressing us up to the nines in Afro-centric fashions, there are plenty…
While football fans expect managers and players to remain loyal to a club, sometimes they have to swap allegiances. To die-hard supporters of major clubs like AC Milan, Manchester City, Chelsea and Juventus, rooting for the rivals is tantamount to treason. These believers are quick to trade insults with managers and players who choose to…
In 2018, the global remittance market saw US$689 billion transferred to different parts of the world. According to data from the world bank, this represents a 10% growth from the total remittance recorded in 2017. Out of this US$528 billion was sent to developing countries. Among the top recipients of the remittances were: India –…
