africa

28 Jun 2024

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The disparity between knowledge and actual greatness in life.

The thoughts I share below have greatly challenged me personally. The focus of my thoughts isn't on the life of Robert Greene, the author of several notable books. Instead, I want to explore what creates the apparent disparity between possessing extensive knowledge and achieving true greatness in life. Robert Greene has penned influential works such…

31 Dec 2022

Business, Growth

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Grit and tenacity will beat mere ideas, skills or talent any day.

After a meeting I had a couple weeks ago, some conversations concerning the state of our nation and the next election came up. Someone boldly claimed - my candidate has never lost an election, and that we should hide and watch, his candidate will win by ANY MEANS NECESSARY. Not being one for political arguments…

02 Dec 2022

Africa, Growth, News

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Her dream is freedom for women and girls

As a girl growing up in rural Kenya, Kakenya Ntaiya learned from an early age that her future had already been decided for her. By age 5, according to local Maasai custom, she would be engaged to be married. By 13, she would go through female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) and leave school to become a wife and…

02 Dec 2022

Africa, Growth, News

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Dr. Nonhlanhla Yende-Zuma is saving lives with math

Growing up in a rural community with high rates of HIV and TB, Nonhlanhla Yende could have been just another statistic. Instead, she became a world-class statistician, one who’s using her expertise to save lives around the globe. The name Nonhlanhla means “one with good luck” in Zulu, the most common first language in her…

28 Nov 2022

Africa, Growth, Technology

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Young Nigerians, it’s the time to start building.

Ndubuisi Ekekwe of Tekedia captures my thoughts beautifully in this post. Young people, start building. The finest business in Nigeria has not been started. We’re just entering the cambrian moment of entrepreneurial capitalism in the nation. Yes, things are still at infancy and opportunities abound. Nigeria’s GDP is about $500 billion for 220 million people;…

24 Nov 2022

News, Technology

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How can Information Technology help drive change in Nigeria?

BOLD STEP’s Question - In what way can Information Technology help drive change currently? How can we preserve the future of the nation through sustainable growth in Technology? How can we explore the untapped resources and opportunities in the Technology sector? My Answers Instead of just Fintech, focus on Agritech and others. 1 The growth…