Biomechanics in Sports: A Game-Changer for Performance and Injury Prevention in Developing Countries
Have you ever wondered why some athletes move with effortless precision while others struggle with constant injuries? The answer often lies in biomechanics—the science of human movement. By applying principles…
What Is Poverty? A Human-Centered Definition
Poverty is commonly understood as the inability to afford the essentials for a dignified life, which includes food, shelter, education, and the ability to participate meaningfully in one’s community. As…
How Habitat Loss Deepens Poverty for the Marginalised
Habitat Loss — A Global Crisis with Unequal Burdens Habitat loss is one of the most pressing environmental issues facing the world today. It refers to the destruction, fragmentation, or…
Tackling Degenerative Diseases in Africa: The Promise and Challenges of Regenerative Medicine
Degenerative diseases such as stroke, osteoarthritis, and neurodegenerative conditions, including Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s are becoming a major health crisis across Africa. Although these diseases can affect anyone globally, their prevalence…
Decoding Obsolete Control Systems
Summary Last week, my research report on the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of used industrial machinery revealed that the initial purchase price is often just a small part of…
How Science and Entrepreneurship Are Reshaping the Future
Science and entrepreneurship are combining in powerful ways—driving innovation, creating jobs, and solving some of the world’s biggest challenges. From life-saving insulin pumps to smart bionic limbs, gene-editing, and personalized…
The Hidden Cost of Old Machinery: More Than Just the Purchase Price
This script examines the common business practice of acquiring used industrial machinery as a cost-saving measure. While the initial purchase price is a low and attractive figure, it often obscures…
When Peace Feels Like Surrender: How Nonviolence Blunted Marx’s Uprising
I was introduced to Karl Marx in my final year of high school. I still vividly remember the essay we were asked to write—centered on a quote from Marx: “Religion…
The Role of Science in Combating Drug Abuse in Zimbabwe
Drug abuse in Zimbabwe has become a growing national crisis, threatening the health, social fabric, and future of the country. Substance abuse, also known as drug abuse, refers to the…