Real African ingenuity at MFA 09

I have never been to a fair of African inventors before but I have seen snippets on television over the last few years. Sometimes it’s pretty boring watching some so called African inventions that do not even meet the standards of primary school kids.

Maker Faire Africa kicks off in Ghana

Crocodile made from left over metal sheet

Maker Faire Africa – an event focused on bringing together acts of ingenuity and inventions from across the Africa continent – has kicked off in Accra, Ghana. The 3-day event hopes to welcome about 900 participants. There would be workshops, seminars and lectures focused on four key innovation areas.  They are: Arts and Crafts, Robotics, Agriculture and Environment and Science and Engineering.

Mr. President “Yes You Can”

Africans in general and Ghanaians in particular are known for their perpetual hobby of being late to public events and even private issues. It’s normal in Ghana (representing Africa in this article) to be about one or two hours late to an important meeting and no one complains. This is sickening and absurd but who cares?

Obama’s full statement in Ghana

Obama in Ghana's Parliament

Good morning. It is an honor for me to be in Accra, and to speak to the representatives of the people of Ghana. I am deeply grateful for the welcome that I’ve received, as are Michelle, Malia and Sasha Obama. Ghana’s history is rich, the ties between our two countries are strong, and I am proud that this is my first visit to sub-Saharan Africa as President of the United States.

Africans pay tribute to MJ

Africans are paying tribute to the King of Pop – Michael Jackson. This nice video by AfricaNews captures the mood across selected countries on the continent.

Africa mourns Michael Jackson

How I covered Jackson’s death for my news network:

Michael was hailed throughout the world

Africa joins the rest of the world to mourn the sudden death of the King of Pop – Michael Jackson. Reports reaching AfricaNews editorial desk indicate that Jackson’s death was the major news item featured on most radio and television stations across Africa and on the front pages of top newspapers. The major headline of Nigeria’s politically dominated newspaper, This Day, said: “Africa: Grief Across the World As Michael Jackson Dies”, while Ghana’s politically oriented private newspaper – the Daily Guide – cast their headline thus: “Michael Jackson is Dead.”

Samsung unveils solar mobile

The new samsung solar mobile in town

A solar powered mobile phone – E1107 Crest Solar candybar – has been launched among the Samsung series. Though the manufacturers have not disclosed when it would be available in Africa they said the low-end phone is targeted at emerging markets.

“The handset has a 800 mAh battery that can be charged in the usual way, as well as thanks to the solar panel featured on the back case. Samsung said that 1 hour under the sun can provide 5 to 10 minutes of extra talk-time,” reported Itnewsafrica.com.