Take a look at the Index of Human Development below. Isn’t it fascinating to see how we can evolve if we choose to? Just over a century ago, South Korea and Nigeria measured 0.02 in…
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Making education more affordable in “less than $30 a day” communities
Getting quality education is expensive. The cost of sending a child to a private school from grade R to grade 12 in South-Africa is roughly R3.7 million which is approximately a quarter of a million…
Navigating the difficult early days in a new country with a good friendship
When you move to a new country, especially as a fresh migrant and to a country where you have no close relations, the early days could be inevitably rough. In 2008, I arrived to cold…
Let’s talk about water. Quick water, good water
Let’s talk about Water. I wish water will be available for all. We can easily take water for granted especially when you live in a country with over 180,000 lakes, clean and efficient distribution systems….
Mobile Powered Collaborative Economy: An Opportunity for Emerging Markets to Flourish
Last year, during a trip to Nigeria – Africa’s largest economy and one of the fastest growing economies in the world – I saw an opportunity to bring technology to businesses in underserved sectors and…