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Published: January 19, 2012 London-This is not an American actor from Hollywood; this is a pure Zimbabwean boy with real Zimbabwean blood, style and vigor and he has already been selected as best among more than 3000 British youngsters- Khalil Madovi, a 14 year old lad has struck fortunes by making it to the BBC screens as a professional actor. Khalil features in one of the best BBC young people’s video series which is scheduled to stretch for the next thirteen weeks, on the CBBC channel. In the “4 o’Clock Club” program, Khalil stars as ‘Josh’, a bright and humourous lad who dribbles viewers’ eyes constantly causing his body to flow rhythmically with both the theme and the music. Prolific both in speech and in action, Khalil is seen in one section stretching his hands re-enacting the act of going back to school in modern British homey life as he goes by the music: Its a new day, new start, new scene I guess I better march with a whole new me I know that I’m the

Are you an entrepreneur looking for the best small business ideas? Do you need a list of business ideas or startup business ideas? Do you want to quit your job this year and start a business? Do you want to become a billionaire in your lifetime? Or you will rather become a millionaire? Then please read on because this article is for you. In this article, I will be revealing the best small business ideas for 2011, 2012, 2013,2014, best franchises opportunities, new startup business ideas, home based business ideas for students and who wish to take the entrepreneurial bull by the horn this year. This list of business ideas will prove useful to all entrepreneurs; regardless of the available start up capital. An entrepreneur with a startup business capital of $1,000 or less can take advantage of the business opportunities list here just as the entrepreneur with a million dollar startup capital. The only difference between these two classes of entrepreneurs will be their level of pl

What business can a teenager start? What are the best low cost small business startup ideas for teens? Can a teen successfully start a business? Is your teenage child showing traits of independency or displaying the entrepreneurial spirit and you are considering a possible business your teen can start? Then I implore you read on to find the answers you seek. Many people believe the chances of startup success for teens are limited but I am writing this to dispute your belief. Teens have a great chance of succeeding as entrepreneurs if they get the right guidance. And most teens that start a small business end up becoming successful entrepreneurs and business owners. I have written in-depth articles on how to become a billionaire, how to make a million dollars fast, the best small business ideas, how to become a millionaire fast and how to start a catering business from home. But i think it’s high time i write something to empower teenagers. After all, i started out in business a

Morehouse College, an all-male institution and one of America’s oldest historically black colleges, awarded Zimbabwean telecom tycoon Strive Masiyiwa an honorary doctorate in recognition for his philanthropic and humanitarian work across the African continent. Masiyiwa, 51, was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters during the college’s 128th commencement ceremony, which was held on May 20 at the college’s Century Campus in Atlanta, Georgia.   Masiyiwa was awarded an honorary degree alongside popular syndicated radio host Tom Joyner and American billionaire S. Truett Cathy, founder and chairman of fast food chicken restaurant chain Chick-fil-A. Reading Masiyiwa’s citation during the conferment of the honorary degree, President of Morehouse College Dr. Robert Michael Franklin said of the Zimbabwean businessman:     “As an entrepreneur you have excelled in establishing a stellar example of principled leadership. As a visionary you have gained internationa

In January 2012, Young People in International  Affairs(YPIA) put out a worldwide call for nominations to find Africans under 35 years of age making an impact “in their respective countries, on the continent and in the wider world.” To qualify, you must have met the following conditions: 1. Under the age of 35; 2. A citizen of an African country; 3. Excelling in their respective field and area of expertise; 4. Making a substantial impact on critical African issues and international affairs; 5. Recognized among colleagues and the broader community as a leader/future leader; 6. Values ethics and human rights. The wait is over and YPIA is proud to announce the winners of its first bi-annual Top 35 Under 35 Young African Leaders in International Affairs! The 2012 Top 35 are young Africans who are accomplishing amazing feats in the fields of politics, business, media, education/academia, community development and science and technology. And the winners are… EDUCATION

In January 2012, Young People in International  Affairs(YPIA) put out a worldwide call for nominations to find Africans under 35 years of age making an impact “in their respective countries, on the continent and in the wider world.” To qualify, you must have met the following conditions: 1. Under the age of 35; 2. A citizen of an African country; 3. Excelling in their respective field and area of expertise; 4. Making a substantial impact on critical African issues and international affairs; 5. Recognized among colleagues and the broader community as a leader/future leader; 6. Values ethics and human rights. The wait is over and YPIA is proud to announce the winners of its first bi-annual Top 35 Under 35 Young African Leaders in International Affairs! The 2012 Top 35 are young Africans who are accomplishing amazing feats in the fields of politics, business, media, education/academia, community development and science and technology. And the winners are… POLITICS

By Sam Kebongo May 25, 2012 Sam Kebongo ACTUALLY, there are a lot of African inventors. A quick scan at sites such www.kumatoo.com will give you surprising and interesting results. So why is it that we don’t know them? We know a lot about Alexander Bell, The Wright Brothers, Galileo Galilei, Montessori, Thomas Edison, the late Steve Jobs (RIP), Charles Branson and Bill Gates, but we do not have a clue about our own. It has become the norm but indeed we should be very uncomfortable. So, why is it that there are no world renowned inventions from our parts of the world going out to the rest of the world? Let us explore a bit more. There are no inventors in Africa? This is the first reaction that everyone seems to have. A scan on the net reveals a person like the Congolese Verone Mankou (25) who has invented the designer of a touchpad called “Way-C” for which the entire design and architecture have been conceived in Congo-Brazzaville. Then there are the Ugandan student