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Goodbye Satellite, Hello Fibre Optic Cable
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Seychelles and the fibre optic cable The Republic of Seychelles is a developing country comprised of 113 islands. Geographically isolated 900 miles from the east coast of Africa, its 88,000 citizens depend greatly on telecommunications for information from the outside world. While television satellite and mobile phones are readily accessible […]
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Possible dawn of democracy in Syria?
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Interesting read about the current situation in Syria and what the “West” could do … The article ends: “The days ahead may be bloody, the struggle prolonged. But there is hope, at long last, for the dawn of democracy and the toppling of the tyrant.” Read more …
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Africa can teach the world to innovate!
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Great CNN interview with Nigerian-American journalist Dayo Olopade on her book ‘The Bright Continent‘. Olopade believes advanced economies can learn from Africa’s innovative spirit. She says: “It’s about recombination, recycling, innovative use of existing objects.” Read more …
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“We don’t care!”
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… says Adnane Addioui, native Moroccan, living and working in Rabat. He is Project Manager Society at the British Council there and deals a lot with young people and and is heavily involved in community work. For him the fact tht “WE don’t care!” is the major future challenge societies […]
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Iranian Nuclear Program, A Right Or A Privilege?
Written by Muhammad Bilal Khalid
Just like any other energy source, nuclear energy also has its advantages and disadvantages. The splitting of atoms and the release of energy is a fascinating phenomenon and also a very dangerous one. If used properly a kilogram of Uranium can produce energy equivalent to one million tons of coal or […]
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Yes, it’s a big fracking deal!
Written by Sarah Stamp
Image: www.abc.net.au Australia has vast wealth in non-renewable resources. This has obvious potential for economic returns for the Australian people but it also poses some threats. Extractive industries are Australia’s primary industry and appear to have a very bright future, but what are the social and environmental repercussions of resource […]
