Some cultures recognize more than two genders
The topic of gender has been hotly debated in recent years with terms like non-binary coming into mainstream use in the Western world. There is loud opposition rooted in fear of change to a system of language and behavior that…
Elon Musk no longer top the list of richest men on the planet
Billionaire Elon Musk has once again lost his top spot on the list of the wealthiest men in the world in 2024, Bernard Arnault now sits as the wealthiest man alive, with a net worth of $223.3 billion surpassing Elon…
Hair loss problem haunts not only old people but can be tackled
Hair loss is sadly not something reserved for old people, it can happen to anyone. Good haircare habits are essential for caring for your scalp and nurturing your hair’s strength and vitality. |I was never the type of person to…
Artificial intelligence personalizes learning in Japanese classrooms
Artificial intelligence (AI) is coming to the classroom, bringing tailored instruction for students and a potentially huge efficiency boost for teachers, according to presenters at a Feb. 20 AI and education symposium at Hosei University in Japan's capital. Since ChatGPT…
Small business owners tipped to grow their business online
Small businesses are embracing digitalization and catering to their customer needs through a variety of online channels. With new technologies emerging such as artificial intelligence, there is no time like the present to help your small business grow by taking…
AU summit participants urge Africa to re-conceive education system that promote technology
Africa should re-conceive the education system in a way that would promote technology for the better future of the continent in all aspects, participants of the 37th African Union (AU) Summit told ENA. The 37th Ordinary Session of the AU…
Allocating budget on mental health across Africa as crucial step to recognize the seriousness of the issue
If many of African people are experiencing mental health challenges, it's crucial to recognize the seriousness of the situation. Blaming others might serve a purpose at times, but when it comes to mental health, it's essential to move beyond finger-pointing,…
Organic farming boosts finances while protecting the environment and saving human lives
Organic Farming is all about planting of crops and rearing of animals in natural ways. It is the production of crops and livestock through the applications of natural nutrients such as compost, crop residues and natural manures as well as…
Cannabis myths as Germany moves in favor of legalizing the drug
Germany might be the next country to legalize cannabis, but the drug is still shrouded in misinformation. DW's fact checking team examines four myths surrounding cannabis and whether or not it should be legal. Should cannabis be legal? Several governments,…
Valentine’s day promotes tourism sector
As for Valentine's, the tourism sector eagerly anticipates a surge in activity and revenue. This is not just a local thing either. Couples worldwide seek romantic getaways and experiences to celebrate their love. While it is easy to dismiss the…
Cannabis myths as Germany moves in favor of legalizing the drug
Germany might be the next country to legalize cannabis, but the drug is still shrouded in misinformation. DW's fact checking team examines four myths surrounding cannabis and whether or not it should be legal. Should cannabis be legal? Several governments,…
Commentators argue about which is best for educating children between computers and books
Commentators often pit books against computers as the best learning tools, but both are great in different circumstances. The debate distracts from the real problem in education, poverty. The ancient Greek philosopher Socrates said that writing things down would make…
Parents advised not to force their children down their career path in name of parenting
Parenting involves supporting children to become what they want to be, regardless of what the parents want them to pursue. Jonathan Kasule, 34, wanted to be a mechanic and his mother guided him all the way. He is also mentoring…
Moroccan Casablanca and Marrakech international airports named among Africa’s best
Casablanca’s International Airport and the Marrakech International Airport were featured on a list of Africa’s best airports, published by the globally renowned airline assessment company Skytrax. It placed the Marrakech International Airport in the sixth spot, and Casablanca’s in the…
Hybrid schooling might be solution to unlock every child’s potential, expert
With the changing dynamics of the world, traditional education systems are struggling to keep pace, or might not be the best choice for every child as opposed to traditional beliefs. Education is a fundamental pillar of society. It plays a…
AI powering medical aids to help diagnose and treat rare diseases
According to medicalaid.com, scientists may be able to learn more about the underlying genetic variances that cause some patients with high blood pressure to respond favorably to a certain medicine while others do not with the use of artificial intelligence.…
A growing concern of smartphone addiction affecting relationships can be dealt with
Some people are often glued to their smartphones due to their addictive nature, instant access to information and social connections, fear of missing out, and the habit of seeking constant stimulation and validation in the digital world. Smartphone addiction is…
One in 10 premature births in United States linked to plastic chemicals: study
One in 10 premature births in the United States have been linked to pregnant women being exposed to chemicals in extremely common plastic products, a large study said on Wednesday. The chemicals, called phthalates, are used to soften plastic and…
Some things you should avoid doing as a tourist in a foreign country
Traveling to foreign countries is an exciting and enriching experience, but it's crucial to be mindful of cultural differences and customs. To ensure a respectful and positive interaction with the locals, here are some things to avoid as a tourist…
Meta starts to identify AI generated photos on its platforms as global election fever heats up
Meta will start labelling artificial intelligence (AI) generated photos uploaded to its Instagram, Facebook and Threads platforms in the coming months as election season around the world begins, the company announced on Tuesday. Mark Zuckerberg’s company is building tools to…
Surrogacy in infertility treatment being a viable option for couples struggling to conceive
Surrogacy is a fertility treatment in which a woman, known as a surrogate mother, carries a pregnancy to term and gives birth to a child for another couple, known as the intended parents. It can be a viable option for…
Some countries pay people cycling to work to promote less pollution and noise
There are a lot of countries around the world that are keen to get rid of their car-centric cities and promote a more distinguished urban core with less pollution and less noise. Therefore, they pay people who cycle to work.…
Scams to Watch Out for in 2024
As technology gets more advanced, fraudsters are also getting better at deceiving and stealing. In 2024, scammers have some new tricks up their sleeve, such as deep fake impersonation. That is why fostering a zero-trust mindset can help to keep…
African countries struggling with high debits and collapsing currencies, analysis
Highly indebted African countries are facing stark trade-offs between servicing expensive debt, supporting high and growing development needs, and stabilizing domestic currencies. Jonathan Munemo, is a Professor of Economics at Salisbury University. According to his analysis, government debt has risen…
Low crime rates among other good things about North Korea, worthy visiting
Since the 1950s, North Korea has been isolated from the rest of the world. Its people have been cut off from interacting with people from other countries, and it has been difficult for outsiders to learn about life inside. This…
Small farmers still struggle as climate-smart farming gets funding boost at COP28
Despite not securing a phase-out of fossil fuels, COP28 witnessed a historic focus on food. The summit saw over $7 billion in funding commitments, as well as a pledge by 152 countries to include food and agriculture in their climate…
Playing musical instrument sharpen the brain as people grow, study suggests
Playing a musical instrument hits a high note for brain health particularly the piano, it is linked to improved memory and the ability to solve complex tasks, according to a new report published Jan. 28 in the International Journal of…
Elon Musk’ Neuralink announces the first successful brain-chip implant into human
Elon Musk, the billionaire founder of Neuralink, announced on Monday that the first human recipient of an implant from the brain-chip startup underwent the procedure on Sunday and is recovering well. Taking to social media, X, Musk posted, "The first…
Data gaps causes African governance to keep deteriorating, Mo Ibrahim foundation report
Africa remains the continent most impacted by data gaps globally, with the region possessing the lowest availability of civil registration and vital statistics, a new report shows. Only three African countries (Egypt, Mauritius, and Seychelles) have a death registration system…
Covid-19 epidemic heating up for nine consecutive weeks in Japan
The Covid-19 epidemic in Japan has been heating up for nine consecutive weeks as new mutant strains have spread. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare of the Japanese government stated that the number of confirmed cases has increased, and…
AI may not take African jobs away anytime soon; MIT study suggests but warns filmmakers
While technology and labor experts agree that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will push at least a third of the global workforce into joblessness, a new study suggests this will not be economically viable to employers anytime soon. Recent studies by the…
WHO warns for ‘Disease X’ that might be 20 times more dangerous than coronavirus
The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that there are fears of an epidemic called “Disease X” spreading in the world, which is 20 times more dangerous than the Corona epidemic. During a recent session of the World Economic Forum,…
December was named Constipation Awareness Month, why treatment matters
Although constipation is very common, if it is overlooked, it can eventually cause complications, some of which may be serious, says Professor Olusegun Adekanle, a consultant gastroenterologist with the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex. December was named Constipation Awareness…
Artificial intelligence boosts the efficiency of service delivery in Rwandan health sector
It was in 2019 that the first humanoid robot named Sofia appeared in the Transform Africa summit in Kigali convention center, back then Rwanda was yet to focus on artificial intelligence (AI) technology. However, AI had started to function in…
Travelling to destinations within the Kaza area gives tourists an amazing experience
Travelling to the many fabulous destinations within the Kaza area gives you some truly amazing experiences, but it also has the added bonus of putting money directly into the local communities and helping to support this amazing initiative. Southern Africa…
Former Zimbabwean university student up to advocates for menstrual period poverty that threatens young girls
The former Zimbabwean university student who is also Living Dreams International founder, Florence Kayungwa says that the challenges faced by young girls during the menstrual period are threatening their education and general well-being. Her organization has been advocating for the…
Campaign by activists results in 50 hours trip for giraffe Benito to escape extreme climate
A giraffe named Benito has left his home in Mexico's arid north to begin a 2,000km-trip (1,200 miles) to more temperate climates further south. Benito's voyage follows a long campaign by activists who warned that he was suffering in the…
More than half of Americans consider four-year degree too much pain for too little gain
A November 2022 survey by ZipRecruiter collected by Business Insider shows that 44% of respondents with college degrees regretted choosing their major, with English, communications, sociology, and marketing as the most regretted majors. So is college really not worth the…
Misinformation and disinformation driven by Misuse of AI among global threats to beware
Misinformation and disinformation, mainly driven by the misuse of Artificial Intelligence, are the leading expected global threats in the next two years, according to the Global Risks Report 2024. The report by the World Economic Forum (WEF) explores some of…
Integrating Artificial Intelligence with IoT, a worthy transformation for Rwanda’s Agricultural Revolution
Agriculture remains Rwanda's major economic activity today. Despite remarkable improvements over recent years, the agricultural sector in Rwanda still faces many challenges. As Rwanda strives to embrace advanced technologies as solutions to pertinent issues, the transformation from internet of things…
Access to funding among top challenges faced by entrepreneurs and businesses in Africa
In Africa, apart from the known business challenges such as the decrepit infrastructure, inconsistent government policies, double taxation, increasing inflation, regulation irregularities and the COVID-19 pandemic consequences in recent times, overwhelmingly, lack of capital or funding issues contribute majorly to…
Google to lay off more employees amid the use of artificial intelligence
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has warned employees that more layoffs are in store at the search engine giant as it focused on new priorities, including artificial intelligence. "These role eliminations are not at the scale of last year's reductions, and…
Giving women access to innovative and improved healthcare can save $1 trillion worldwide: report
The huge gap between how women and men's health are treated costs $1 trillion a year worldwide, the World Economic Forum said on Wednesday. Women spend a quarter more of their lives suffering from poor health than men, a disparity…
20 percent of adult people snore on regular basis, study
Some may not want to hear this, but snoring is a serious health problem. It's not only annoying for the people you're sleeping with but it also complicates your own rest. According to studies, 40 percent of adults occasionally snore,…
Mount Kilimanjaro among the most beautiful mountains in the world for tourists
Mountains have long captivated the human imagination with their majestic beauty and awe-inspiring presence. They serve as a refuge for those seeking solace in nature's embrace and offer breathtaking views that touch the soul. These five of the most beautiful…
International labor organization predicts millions of people who will join job search market in 2024
The report by the International labor organization says that joblessness and the jobs gap that have fallen below pre-pandemic levels, have shown signs that global unemployment will rise in 2024. In the same vein, the world leaders and governments are…
Child entrepreneurs make waves as African parents ban theirs from owning money
While some African parents are busy prohibiting their children to work, even worse to own money, around the globe, there are many child entrepreneurs who are making waves. However, a large portion of them are based in the U.K. With…
Some people’s favorite breakfasts can harm their dental hygiene
Breakfast is touted as the most important meal of the day because it kick-starts your metabolism and gives you the energy to run for most of the day. However, the wrong choice of meal could leave you feeling hungry shortly…
Shecanic, Africa’s wheelwomen breaking ground of deemed society’s ‘unconventional for girls’
In a world where tyres, toolboxes and gears were thought to be the exclusive preserve of men in grease-stained overalls, Nana Afua Serwaa Adusei fearlessly crashed through those stereotypes, leaving a trail of inspiration in her wake. Nana Afua Serwaa…
Wanchi-Dandi ecotourism village could be best model in Africa, Prof. Alemayehu
The newly inaugurated Wanchi-Dandi Ecotourism Village could be cited as one of the best model projects in Africa, the renowned Professor of political science at California State University, Alemayehu G. Mariam remarked. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed along with higher government…