SPOTLIGHT: Africa From Inside Ghana
Ghana's wealth of resources, democratic political system, and a dynamic economy, makes it one of Africa's leading lights.
Gaining the world's confidence with a peaceful political transition and a grounded and firm commitment to democracy has helped in expediting Ghana's growth in foreign direct investment (FDI).
Ghana has attracted the attention of well-known international businesses, investing in all sectors of the economy. All these investors have come to Ghana because of the country conducive social, political and economic environment in which they can invest, grow and be successful.
Facial Recognition Technology
The future of air travel! Instead of the boarding pass, bring your smile to the airport.
The future of air travel!
There will be no more juggling with IDs, Passports, and bags at check-in and digging through pockets or smartphones to show your boarding pass. Instead of the boarding pass, bring your smile to the airport – your face will be your boarding pass at every step of the process. Though privacy concern about the implications of widespread adoption of biometric security –this is the future of air travel!
The future of air travel! VIDEO IMAGE CREDIT: NBC News
Wakandan Dreams
The phenomenal success of “Black Panther” underscored the point that Hollywood must continue on a path towards all-inclusive diversity.
The phenomenal success of “Black Panther” underscored the point that Hollywood must continue on a path towards all-inclusive diversity.
However, the most salient question for me as I the marveled at the technological might of mythical Wakanda. I can’t help but ponder, where would Africa be today had it been unfettered by the burden of its colonial past.
There have been missteps. Civil wars, greed, and autocratic despots have littered the landscape. However, if history has shown us anything it’s that the road to freedom, progress, and equality is never easy.
For a continent not too far removed from its colonial past, it would seem that Africa is due credit for the progress it has made. There is cause for optimism. With its stunning array of bustling metropolises, diversity, natural resources, and human capital, Africa undercuts the claim of a retrograde US President who described them as “shithole countries.”
The future can belong to Africa. However, for this bright new dawn to emerge, strong foundations must be laid. First, the rule of law must be adhered to, and the civil rights of all citizens must be respected.
Next, corruption and nepotism must be stamped out. Furthermore, governments must make a genuine attempt to meet the basic needs of their citizenry. These needs include equitable access to educational and economic opportunity. Also, improving healthcare and clean water access would help to ameliorate concerns of many. Natural resources should be harvested for the benefit of all and not the privileged or corrupt few. Finally, to avoid civil unrest, a cohesive sense of nationalism should be promoted at the expense of ethnic and religious loyalty.
Wakandan Dreams
By Ola George
The potential of Africa is limitless and with astute progressive leadership, perhaps then “Wakandan” dreams will become a stunning reality.