MEMBERS & VISITORS: Solar Desalination Breakthrough Hey there! I just learned something super amazing about turning seawater into drinking water. You know, most of our planet’s water is in the oceans, but it’s too salty to drink. People have been trying to take the salt out of seawater for a […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Your Ideas Can Change Africa: Learn How to Protect and Profit from Them! Empowering Africa’s Future: Leveraging Intellectual Property in Innovative Careers Greetings, Future Innovators and Leaders of Africa! In our journey to uplift Africa, the intersection of innovation, education, and intellectual property is key. As we embrace the digital […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Brainstorming Africa’s Tomorrow I’m Imhotep, the famous inventor, doctor, and architect from ancient Egypt and I have very good news. Young people around the world understand that Africa’s survival and ability to thrive will rest upon them and the need to “clean house” from its old destructive ways of thinking and […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Black Inventions Claimed By Mzungus Throughout history, inventions have fueled progress, transforming societies and shaping the world as we know it. However, not all stories of innovation have been treated equally. There’s a side of history that often goes untold, a side where inventions created by Black minds were unfairly stolen, […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Understanding Intellectual Property Welcome to the exciting world of Intellectual Property! This introduction is like the first step on a journey to understand something really important, especially for all the creative minds out there. Whether you’re in middle school, learning English as a second language, or just curious about how ideas […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: African Innovation Beyond The Wheel African Innovation Beyond The Wheel “Welcome to our special segment at Tharaka Invention Academy, where we dive into the fascinating world of inventions and explore why learning about the history of invention is crucial for our young inventors. Let’s uncover the layers of history and innovation […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Innovators of Change: Bridging Skills and Opportunities In ‘Innovators of Change’ we meet four inspiring characters from different parts of Africa and Brazil. Chidiebere in Nigeria is creating a digital platform called ‘SkillSync’ to help unemployed youth find jobs based on their skills. Aline, a teacher in Brazil, is revolutionizing education […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: KENYA PARLIAMENT BANS TRADITIONAL AFRICAN CLOTHING Swahili Nation passionately discusses the recent decision by Kenya’s Parliament to ban traditional African attires, including the iconic kaunda suit popularized by the late Zambian president Kenneth Kaunda. He expresses deep disappointment and frustration over this decision, viewing it as a rejection of African culture […]
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