Africa’s Balancing Act
My friend Russell Southwood is introduced by Emeka as “a singular authority on coverage of African technology and communications.” He’s certainly the authority I rely… Read More »Africa’s Balancing Act
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Ethan Zuckerman’s online home, since 2003
Dynamism, cities and waste
Iviorian architect Issa Diabate is interested in the interface between the indigenous and the classical, especially from the perspective of the African city. He sees… Read More »Dynamism, cities and waste
“The problem with computers is that there is not enough Africa in them.”
Long-time TEDster Jay Walker uses a three minute talk to issue a challenge to the TED community: help figure out how to create at least… Read More »“The problem with computers is that there is not enough Africa in them.”
The Cheetah Generation faces “the blind leading the clueless”
Emeka Okafor introduces Ghanaian economist George Ayittey as the inspiration for his blogging career, especially for the creation of his Africa Unchained blog, named after… Read More »The Cheetah Generation faces “the blind leading the clueless”
“Dignity is more important than wealth”
Chris Anderson admits that it’s hard to be objective in introducing Jacqueline Novogratz, given that he lives with her. He frames her talk – about… Read More »“Dignity is more important than wealth”
“If you make Africans rich, they’ll be less poor”
Pioneering African financier Idris Mohammed offers some diagnoses for the ills of Africa’s capital markets. His thesis: Africa has suffered from “abyssmal political leadership” and… Read More »“If you make Africans rich, they’ll be less poor”