Tag: Africa

When the World Speaks … Africa & STEM

by sheilasingapore

The essay explores Africa’s complex relationship with STEM, differentiated into four voices: stewardship, obedience, reactive, and restorative. The stewardship voice reflects Africa’s historical contributions to STEM, while the obedience voice signifies colonial influences that framed STEM as foreign. The reactive voice depicts contemporary fears rooted in this colonial legacy, whereas the restorative voice emphasizes reclaiming and celebrating indigenous knowledge and innovations. The essay argues that Africa can redefine its STEM identity by recognizing historical legacies, enhancing education, and fostering local innovation to reclaim leadership in global STEM discourse.

When Economy Speaks … Regional Shared Production Planning – SADC

by sheilasingapore

The post discusses the challenges and opportunities for enhancing trade and production collaboration between Zambia and Botswana. It explores historical barriers such as colonial infrastructure and national self-sufficiency mindsets. The call for shared production planning emphasizes regional interdependence, addressing food security and economic resilience, while leveraging frameworks like AfCFTA for sustainable development.

When the Economy Speaks …. AU + AfCFTA Comparison with global regional economic cooperation platforms

by sheilasingapore

Africa is not just an emerging market. It is a strategic axis between East and West. With the world’s youngest population and growing global demand for value-added goods, the AfCFTA is our opportunity to lead. No one needs to ask permission to trade—or even to exist. When we believe we do, we risk becoming either … Continue reading When the Economy Speaks …. AU + AfCFTA Comparison with global regional economic cooperation platforms

When The Community Speaks … Cracking the Botswana Productivity Code. Short Notes. Part II

by sheilasingapore

A 2017 report from the World Economic Forum ranked Botswana as having the world’s poorest work ethic, impacting its economic competitiveness and foreign investment. The low productivity is attributed to cultural factors, with a historical background of pastoralism resulting in a lack of urgency and innovation. Addressing these issues requires systemic reform focused on productivity and merit-based incentives.

When Nature Speaks … Wildlife. Be calm. Love an elephant. What everybody should know about these gentle giants.

by sheilasingapore

That is … until you see them return to the lands and vegetation we have encroached into, when we settled in their habitat. When elephants leave their habitats for their watering holes, for however long, it does not mean they have resettled. And so, it becomes hard for us to imagine the way a child intuitively understands … Continue reading Be calm. Love an elephant. What everybody should know about these gentle giants.

When The Community Speaks … Cracking the Botswana Productivity Code. Short Notes. Part I

by sheilasingapore

    BATSWANA HAVE THE WORST WORK ETHIC IN THE WORLD – REPORT Sunday Standard Reporter 30 Oct 2017 In its 2015 survey of African workers, South Africa’s Rand Merchant Bank found Batswana to be the laziest on the continent.  The problem is actually more acute than that. In the 2017-2018 Global Competitiveness Report, Botswana … Continue reading When The Community Speaks … Cracking the Botswana Productivity Code. Short Notes. Part I

Newspaper Column #17: The Viralness of HIV/AIDs – Part IV: What Causes Emotional Fidelity?

by sheilasingapore

As it appeared in the Botswana Sunday Standard on June 2, 2013 “A relationship does not need the “baggage” we bring to it from our respective pasts.  Yet it serves to remind us they are there, if we are still carrying them.  Leverage the relationship to work at unloading our baggage together. The act of … Continue reading Newspaper Column #17: The Viralness of HIV/AIDs – Part IV: What Causes Emotional Fidelity?