MEMBERS & VISITORS: Why Maxwell Chikumbutso’s Invention Was Denied a U.S. Patent and What It Means for African Innovation Maxwell Chikumbutso patent denial This is a quote from Luke 4:24 : “Truly I tell you,” he continued, “no prophet is accepted in his hometown.” The phrase has since become a common proverb, used to […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Maxwell Chikumbutso’s Self-Powered Car: Innovation or Suppression? Maxwell Chikumbutso self-powered car Yet here we are today and are still witnessing that same brutality on full display. A Zimbabwean inventor, Maxwell Chikumbutso, claims to have developed a self-powered car that runs without fuel or charging, a breakthrough that could disrupt trillion-dollar industries. […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Could a Secondary School Dropout from Zimbabwe Be the Greatest Inventor of the 21st Century? Maxwell Chikumbutso self-charging electric car The world said it was impossible. Scientists dismissed him. Corporations ignored him. Assassins even tried to silence him. But Maxwell Chikumbutso, a self-taught inventor from Zimbabwe, refused to back down. Now, […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: 2025: Surviving the Global Power Shake-Up Through Innovation Inspiration Through Innovation A multi-polar world is emerging. Tharaka Invention Academy extensively uses AI chatbots, summaries, briefing docs, study guides, illustrative stories, lectures, lesson exercises, and podcasts of experts to drive learning outcomes of its students. This sample lesson from our online […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Clanslator and the AI Apprentice AI-powered Clanslator for human-animal communication Tharaka Invention Academy extensively uses illustrative stories, lectures, lesson exercises, and podcasts of experts to drive learning outcomes of its students. Stories have a unique way of capturing our imagination, grounding abstract concepts in relatable experiences, and sustaining our attention. […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: How Can Africans Become More Prosperous? Africa’s Future Prosperity through Science and Technology Summary of the Conversation with Neil deGrasse Tyson In this engaging discussion, the interviewer asks Neil deGrasse Tyson whether he believes Africans can become more prosperous in the 21st century. Tyson responds with a strong affirmation, emphasizing that […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: I’ve Outgrown America Life abroad reflections I’ve outgrown America. It’s ill-gotten wealth no longer has any appeal and is very well contributing to a DECREASED quality of life. Tell me if I’m wrong about that. Life abroad is full of truth bombs and eye-openers. I’m about to devour a one pound […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Another African Truth Bomb: : The Realities of Living Abroad vs. Returning to Africa “African diaspora challenges and opportunities” A recent tweet by popular YouTuber Wode Maya sparked widespread discussion, amassing over 4 million views on X . The tweet urged Africans living abroad to tell those at home the […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: AI Solves Homework Excuses AI-powered innovation and problem-solving Join Prof. Singer and CBO Director Miriam Muthoni as they discuss AI’s impact on Invention and Innovation. As a special bonus, we are offering one of Prof. Singer’s books “Journey from Ideas to Impact Using 97 Different AI Tools” for free! It is […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Video Title Parallel migration stories Parallel Migration Stories: Lessons from Jewish and American African Journeys “A Tale of Two Migrations” Characters: ⦁ Naomi: A Jewish historian, granddaughter of Holocaust survivors. ⦁ Marcus: An American African journalist exploring the modern trend of Black Americans emigrating. ⦁ Setting: A quiet café in Johannesburg, […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: “Pathways to Abundance: African Innovation for a Brighter Future” “African Innovation and Global Podcasting for Abundance” “Join Professor Singer and Miriam Muthoni in a lively podcast exploring African innovation, sustainable solutions, and the path to global abundance. Discover how grassroots creativity and exponential technologies are transforming communities and inspiring hope for […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Let’s Use Everything Solar dehydrator food waste innovation Welcome to Tharaka Invention Academy, where our innovations turn local resources into global solutions. Therefore, while not all processes for making mango leather are patented, certain innovative methods are protected to safeguard the intellectual property of the developers. Today, we’re highlighting the TIA […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Can Africans Top This Chinese Invention? African innovators redefine invisibility technology It is undeniable that the pursuit of invisibility has captured the global imagination, from ancient Greek myths to modern-day Chinese laboratories, and now the world watches with awe as Chinese scientists push the boundaries of what’s possible in bending light, […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Sample Learning Module from Tharaka Invention Academy “Innovative Mindset for Problem Solvers” Description: Welcome to a sneak peek of the innovative learning experience offered by Tharaka Invention Academy! This video module is a part of our mission to empower the next generation of problem solvers, inventors, and innovators. At Tharaka Invention […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: GHANA GRANTS CITIZENSHIP TO 524 MEMBERS OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA Free At Last Ghana Grants Over 524 Black Americans & Caribbeans Citizenship – History unfolded on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, as Ghana made a powerful statement of unity and restoration by granting citizenship to 524 African diaspora members in a groundbreaking […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Video Title “AI-powered problem-solving in African communities” Hello everybody! I’m professor Singer from Tharaka Invention Academy. I have a really inspiring story to share with you now so make yourself comfortable for the next few minutes. The story details borrow heavily from my book “INNOVATE NOW: Master AI for Creative Problem […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Why Africa is Calling: Idris Elba and the Diaspora’s Shift Toward Opportunity Africa as a destination for growth and opportunity In today’s eye-opening video, TJ dives deep into a critical issue affecting the African Diaspora, including me — the growing concerns of investment scams, broken promises, and failed dreams that have […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Video Title “Innovation for community impact and sustainable business solutions” THARAKA INVENTION CIRCLE CBO was invited to participate in Chuka University’s 11th Annual International Research Conference held on October 23-24, 2024. CBO Director Miriam Muthoni and I both want to thank Chuka University very much for the honor and privilege of […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Pain Points to Progress Overcoming Innovation Challenges “Hello family, this is Professor Singer, and I have something very important to share. Many inventors, innovators, and problem solvers have something in common. It’s not just about fixing problems. Deep down, they want to make a real difference, to bring about positive change—whether […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: AFRICAN COSMIC BEINGS “Ancestral wisdom and connection” Introduction Muna, they call her, the Smoke That Thunders. For millennia, her roar has been a song of power—a hymn to the raw, untamed spirit of this land. But is this smelly water cascading over a rock, or the lifeblood of a continent, whispering […]
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