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23/11/2025

Africa’s AI Revolution Needs Power First

The biggest challenge in today isn’t talent or innovation—it’s electricity.
Across the continent, loadshedding has become a pandemic. In many countries, power is available for barely a quarter of the day, often at night when demand is lowest.

Yet electricity is the key enabler of economic development. Without it, the promise of will remain unrealized.

🌱 Agriculture can benefit from AI-driven irrigation, crop monitoring, and supply chain optimization.

🏥 Healthcare can scale telemedicine, diagnostics, and vaccine cold-chain management.

📚 Education can unlock digital classrooms and personalized learning.

But without reliable electricity, all of this is in vain.

The paradox is clear: AI can transform Africa, but AI itself needs power to thrive.

⚡ The way forward?
- Decentralized solar and renewable micro-grids managed by AI.
- Smart infrastructure that predicts demand and reduces outages.
- Public-private partnerships to build energy hubs that power digital adoption.
- Policy leaders trained to integrate AI into energy planning, not just digital services.

Africa doesn’t just need AI adoption—it needs AI-powered electrification.
The continent’s future depends on aligning these two revolutions: energy and intelligence.

23/11/2025

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23/11/2025

Tshepo & The Legendary CV Referral

Five years ago, Tshepo handed his CV to his uncle — a man known for “knowing people.”

The uncle said, “Leave it with me. I’ll see what I can do.”

Tshepo waited.
He followed up.
He prayed.
He even fasted.

Today, Tshepo posted a lighthearted update on LinkedIn about the anniversary of that handover.

Guess who viewed the post?

Uncle With CV.

No comment. No message. Just vibes.

Here’s what Tshepo learned the hard way:

Connections mean nothing without action
Your brand must speak louder than your inbox
Waiting is not a strategy — building is

So Tshepo stopped waiting. He built his own digital footprint. He launched his own blog. He learned to turn silence into strategy.

Now he teaches others how to do the same — no gatekeepers, no ghosting, no mythical referrals.

If you’ve ever handed your CV to someone and heard nothing back, this post is for you.

You’re not alone. But you are capable of creating your own momentum.

23/11/2025

Is Mthuli Ncube and the Zimbabwean economy doing well in 2025? What are the people of Zimbabwe feeling about the economy of the country?

Zimbabwe’s 2025 Budget Surplus: What It Really Means
Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube announced a ZWG3.3 billion budget surplus for the first half of 2025, despite only 35% of the allocated budget being spent. Treasury also reported a 0.4% budget deficit, which is considered stable by regional standards. This surplus was largely driven by strong revenue collection, which exceeded expectations and reflected disciplined cost containment.

However, these headline figures mask deeper structural issues that could undermine fiscal credibility and economic recovery.

⚠️ Debt Distress Persists
Despite the surplus, Zimbabwe remains in debt distress, with public debt levels deemed unsustainable by both domestic analysts and international observers. The country continues to struggle with arrears and limited access to concessional financing. This raises questions about how long the government can maintain surpluses without addressing the underlying debt burden.

🧾 Fiscal Management Red Flags
Reports have surfaced of unpaid invoices and delayed payments to government contractors, suggesting that the surplus may be partially driven by deferred obligations rather than genuine savings. This points to cash flow management issues and potential off-budget liabilities that could resurface in future fiscal periods.

📊 Budget Ceiling Already Breached
As Zimbabwe prepares to present its 2026 national budget, early indications show that funding bids from ministries and departments have already exceeded the budget ceiling. This signals a mismatch between fiscal discipline and actual spending needs, and could lead to supplementary budgets or unplanned borrowing.

💸 ZiG Currency Volatility and Spending Cuts
The introduction of the ZiG (Zimbabwe Gold-backed) currency was intended to stabilize the economy, but its devaluation has forced spending cuts in several budget items. While the ZiG has helped contain inflation in some sectors, its volatility has made budget planning more difficult, especially for imported goods and services.

🧠 Strategic Takeaways
Surplus ≠ Stability: A budget surplus can coexist with debt distress and fiscal mismanagement.

Transparency is key: Payment delays and off-budget liabilities must be disclosed to maintain public trust.

Currency reform must be paired with fiscal reform: The ZiG’s impact on spending needs to be monitored closely.

Debt restructuring is urgent: Without addressing the debt overhang, surpluses may be short-lived.

22/11/2025

Our thoughts and prayers for Liverpool FC in these trying times.

21/11/2025

The family should run, not the other way round.

21/11/2025

21/11/2025

You learn more from mistakes than from theory.

20/11/2025

Beauty personified.

19/11/2025

Consistency is better than Intensity.