Pre-colonial Africa has a rich history of amazing women rulers. Across the African continent we can find fantastic examples of …
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The advantages of hydropower over solar power in Africa
There is definitely an energy crisis in Africa that needs to be faced. Solar power, the use of the sun’s …
Food insecurity and how we can stop it
Food security refers to the access that people have to food sources, or their ability to use these food sources. …
Why birth control has the potential to end poverty
Birth control can lift communities out of poverty because it means that families can decide when to have children. Having …
EdTech: the future of education in Africa?
As new technologies spread and change at an overwhelming pace, they are beginning to transform human activities that have remained …
How banks benefit the economy and you
WHAT DO BANKS DO?
Fundamentally, banks allow consumers to save their money and lend money to those who need it …
How nutrient cycling keeps land healthy
WHAT ARE NUTRIENTS?
Nutrients are ‘elements’ (types of matter that make up everything we see and feel). All plants and …
Why we should stop burning waste and alternatives for waste disposal
WASTE LEVELS IN NUMBERS
Every year humans make more than 1 billion tons of waste. The problem is getting worse …
How sub-Saharan Africa can work towards sustainable energy
THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT
The potential for renewable energy in sub-Saharan Africa is enormous. The region has abundant clean power …
Economic empowerment in Africa
WHAT IS ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT?
Economic empowerment refers to the capacity of men and women that can participate, contribute or have …