Overcoming Cross-Border Banking Challenges in Africa: The Need for a Centralized Exchange System

  Business & Burnout: What the Bible Says About Overworking  explores the biblical wisdom on stress, work-life balance, and the sacred rhythm of rest to combat burnout. Introduction Burnout is more than a buzzword in today's fast-paced society; it's a widespread crisis.  CEOs, entrepreneurs, freelancers, and ministry leaders are caught in a cycle of constant striving. Ironically, many seek solace in work only to be emotionally drained and spiritually depleted. But what if the Bible has already addressed the root of this exhaustion? Could God’s Word offer practical wisdom for balancing our ambition with much-needed rest? The answer is a resounding yes. Defining Burnout from a Biblical Perspective Burnout is characterised by extreme fatigue, loss of motivation, and disillusionment with work. While the Bible doesn’t use the word “burnout,” it vividly portrays emotional exhaustion in figures like Elijah, Moses, and even Jesus, who withdrew to pray and rest during ...

No one screams during a foot rub. You close your eyes and smile in unbridled ecstasy, because you’ve given yourself the softness and the warm comfort of being tended to.  But amputate a toe without anaesthesia, and you will scream loud enough to shake the sky. Pain is not attuned to the culture of silence. It will always claw its way out of your throat. In many ways, people who grow up in loveless homes are stuck in that second scenario. They are walking around with raw and unbandaged phantom wounds.  Their lives are one lengthy, unmedicated procedure. Their screams are a pulsing medley of suspicion, cynicism, resentment, withdrawal, and rage that doesn’t know where to land.  Every outburst is their body’s way of saying: something hurts here. Pain is supposed to alert us to what needs healing. But when you take their screams and turn them into your doctrine, shaping your worldview around the noise of their wounds, you are becoming wounded by proxy. We must learn not to ca...

  While the palm tree has long been heralded as the “tree of life” due to its wide range of uses, there are many other trees with untapped potential, offering valuable by-products beyond their primary fruit or wood. One such tree is the papaya (Carica papaya), which has recently gained attention for its sap. This commodity holds significant medicinal and industrial value. However, papaya is not alone in its multifunctional role. Trees like the banana/plantain, as well as others such as the coconut, banana tree, and even mango, offer a variety of products that can be used across diverse industries, from textiles to agriculture. This article explores the myriad uses of papaya sap and other trees, demonstrating the growing interest in sustainable, multipurpose tree cultivation. Papaya sap tapping is an ancient practice, particularly in tropical regions like Southeast Asia and parts of Central and South America, where Indigenous communities first discovered its healing properties. The ...

  How ALX Hubs Can Drive Africa's Tech Innovation and Empower Future Leaders Africa's future lies in its youth, and the continent’s rapidly growing tech industry presents an incredible opportunity for young people to break into the digital economy. However, while platforms like ALX are working to equip the next generation of tech professionals, financial barriers remain a significant hurdle. During my recent visits to ALX hubs in Lagos and Accra, I witnessed firsthand how transformative these spaces are. Yet, the financial challenges young Africans face to access the tools and training needed for a tech career are undeniable. In this article, I’ll explore how ALX is paving the way for young Africans to thrive in tech, the financial obstacles that need to be overcome, and how both governments and corporations can work together to create a more inclusive digital future. ALX is an initiative of the African Leadership Group, dedicated to providing top-notch tech education and caree...