Tag: Africa

Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum, a leading member of the royal family of Dubai, is on a mission to help major companies and national governments reduce their carbon footprint. If you thought this meant halting new fossil fuel projects in the UAE and investing in global green energy projects, bles...

We are Juan and Mavi, or Mavi and Juan, whichever you prefer. Some time ago, we left behind our predictable life in the capital of Spain and came to Africa. We are somewhere between Africa and India, but we’ll talk about that again. If you stick around, of course. We currently reside i...

In recent times, the upsurge of philanthropic endeavors in Africa, especially those led by notable public figures like Mr. Beast, has drawn both praise and scrutiny. Mr. Beast’s initiative to build 100 wells in diverse African villages is a gesture genuinely appreciated by many in Africa and t...

When my Co-Founder and I started an education nonprofit in Kenya, it took us many months to understand who were the most important foundations to talk to. As I built my own list of funders, I watched Metis Fellows and other early-stage education entrepreneurs duplicate the same work. We al...

Coming up with the idea was the fun part. I loved brainstorming about the Metis model, writing drafts of our theory of change, and meeting with mentors for feedback. Those first few months were an adrenaline rush from the process of bringing a new organization to life. Then my Co-Foun...

Earlier today, I found myself engulfed by a profound wave of anxiety while tuned into the live stream of the UN General Security meeting. The anticipation of witnessing whether the participation of nearly 100 countries, the minimum required to overturn a single veto from the USA, would come to fruit...

Intoday’s fast-paced world, the logistics industry plays a vital role in the global economy. With the increased demand for efficient transportation of goods, load boards have become an essential tool for shippers and carriers alike. Load boards serve as online marketplaces that connect shipper...

The first electric trucks from Volvo Trucks South Africa have officially hit the road with KDG Logistics, which is responsible for much of the car carrier transport locally, getting the keys to an FM 4x2 Tractor. Volvo is offering its most popular extra heavy trucks in its electric line-up &mdash...

Though we may not notice it, our planet is moving and changing all the time. In fact, since Earth first formed it’s been in a constant — albeit slow — state of flux. You’re likely familiar with the map of Pangea, a period when all of the world’s current continents we...