Recognition for African developers who are working to deliver apps, websites and services for learning/education and economic empowerment; $US150, 000 awards for winners in two categories. Have you heard yet? Facebook is launching the Internet.org Innovation Challenge in Africa with the aim of recognising developers and entrepreneurs who are using the internet to improve the standard of education…
“Splendor is in youth, and youth become you.” Presenting Day 4 blogs (they are 45) and this time I have arranged them in a poetic way. For Day 3 blogs see here. Don’t forget to let me know if yours is missing. Enjoy. 8 Quick Tips for a Ugandan Blogger this #UgBlogWeek In The Beginning……
Do you know this? 30% of children do not have access to safe water. 60% of children live more than a 30 minutes trip from the nearest water source. Only 4 in every 50 households have a hand washing facility with soap and water. 8% of mothers of under 5 year old children have soap…
To some it is a small town in the western region of Uganda but not to Charles Brewer, Managing Director of DHL Express Sub-Saharan Africa who said that “considering the plentiful prospects in the agricultural industry, which is Africa’s largest economic sector representing 15% of the continent’s total GDP and more than $100 billion per year(2).…
We live in an era when ideals of human rights have moved centre stage both politically and ethically. These rights have expanded and now we have the right to the city. This means according to urban sociologist Robert Park; ‘man’s most successful attempt to remake the world he lives in more after his heart’s desire.…
Kabubi Herman aka SlimEmCee the poet is one of the young people I have seen blossom into great leaders of influence among their peers and the poetry world. I like that he sets examples for others and encourages young people to advocate for better living in their communities. Below is something he wrote about his…
Not matter what technology brings to the table, the best way to meet, connect and understand people is through walking around your area and talking to them. Studio Edirisa’s Canoe and Trekking services helps you connect appreciate the culture and history of the people in South Western Uganda. Edirisa breath Africa, see Africa provides a positive image…
Mobile money is on an exponential growth curve in Africa, due to the growth in mobile phone penetration of GSM SIM based phone networks, and is considered the next frontier in financial inclusion for the un-banked, and easing the costs of transactions on the continent. He broke down features and approaches mobile money providers can…
I am an African consumer; therefore you should understand me and stop pushing stupid and silly products in my face because you think I need them. What happened to understanding my needs as a consumer before you flood our markets with fake and lame goods? Instead of hiring my continent’s people who understand my needs…