3 yr. ago
SA developer quit his job to fold origami, and landed deals with Dior, RedBull, and Pixar
South African website developer Ross Symons quit his ad agency job in 2014 and started folding origami animals that he posted daily on Instagram. But one year later, French fashion house Christian Dior commissioned him to create origami for a campaign that paid double his old salary. Since then hes secured deals folding origami art for global brands such as Red Bull, Investec, Samsung, Adidas, McDonalds, Disney, and Nordstrom.
#rosssymons #nordstrom
South African website developer Ross Symons quit his ad agency job in 2014 and started folding origami animals that he posted daily on Instagram. But one year later, French fashion house Christian Dior commissioned him to create origami for a campaign that paid double his old salary. Since then hes secured deals folding origami art for global brands such as Red Bull, Investec, Samsung, Adidas, McDonalds, Disney, and Nordstrom.
#rosssymons #nordstrom
3 yr. ago
Mandela’s Robben Island artworks will be sold this week – as an NFT set for R54,000
Nelson Mandela produced a series of five artworks, depicting his time spent incarcerated on Robben Island, in the early 2000s. The artworks and a handwritten motivation will now be minted and sold as non-fungible tokens or NFTs by the London-based auction house, Bonhams.
#nelsonmadela #nft
Nelson Mandela produced a series of five artworks, depicting his time spent incarcerated on Robben Island, in the early 2000s. The artworks and a handwritten motivation will now be minted and sold as non-fungible tokens or NFTs by the London-based auction house, Bonhams.
#nelsonmadela #nft
3 yr. ago
Software giant SAP Zimbabwe tender declared illegal by Harare High Court
Software giant, SAP South Africa suffered a setback in Zimbabwe when a tender awarded to its Harare partner, Tano Digital Solutions, by the Zimbabwe Manpower Development Fund (Zimdef) was declared illegal by the Harare High Court.
#sap #zimbabwe
Software giant, SAP South Africa suffered a setback in Zimbabwe when a tender awarded to its Harare partner, Tano Digital Solutions, by the Zimbabwe Manpower Development Fund (Zimdef) was declared illegal by the Harare High Court.
#sap #zimbabwe
3 yr. ago
Ethereum founder is backing Zambia’s bid to be Africa’s tech hub
Zambia may be better known for mining copper than crypto, but a group of young entrepreneurs are looking to reinvent the country as an African technology hub - with support from Ethereum co-creator Vitalik Buterin.
#ethereum #zambia #vitalikbuterin
Zambia may be better known for mining copper than crypto, but a group of young entrepreneurs are looking to reinvent the country as an African technology hub - with support from Ethereum co-creator Vitalik Buterin.
#ethereum #zambia #vitalikbuterin
3 yr. ago
Nigeria’s HR-tech Earnipay Raises $4M To Enable On Demand Salary Access To Employees
Fintech company Earnipay has raised a sum of $4M to increase employees’ productivity. With this initiative, they plan to enable on-demand salary access to employees in the country. Earnipay plans to use the funds raised to export the platform regionally and to target large enterprises.
#earnipay #nigerianfintech
Fintech company Earnipay has raised a sum of $4M to increase employees’ productivity. With this initiative, they plan to enable on-demand salary access to employees in the country. Earnipay plans to use the funds raised to export the platform regionally and to target large enterprises.
#earnipay #nigerianfintech
3 yr. ago
Burkina mine death toll rises to 63
The death toll from an accidental explosion at an illegal gold mine in southwestern Burkina Faso rose on Tuesday to 63, the authorities said, adding that they had made an arrest. "We have 63 dead and around 40 injured," the public prosecutor in the town of Gaoua, Alpha Compaore.
The death toll from an accidental explosion at an illegal gold mine in southwestern Burkina Faso rose on Tuesday to 63, the authorities said, adding that they had made an arrest. "We have 63 dead and around 40 injured," the public prosecutor in the town of Gaoua, Alpha Compaore.
3 yr. ago
Move over 'tech bros': Women entrepreneurs join Africa's fintech boom
When financial analyst Oluwatosin Olaseinde moved back home to Nigeria in 2013 after a decade studying and working abroad, she decided it was time to tackle her own finances, so started reading up on stocks and mutual funds.
#techbros #oluwatosinolaseinde
When financial analyst Oluwatosin Olaseinde moved back home to Nigeria in 2013 after a decade studying and working abroad, she decided it was time to tackle her own finances, so started reading up on stocks and mutual funds.
#techbros #oluwatosinolaseinde
3 yr. ago
History Has Been Made!
The world-renowned Oxford University gets the first Igbo lecturer. Congrats to Emmanuel Ikechukwu U. for becoming the first Igbo language lecturer at Oxford University. This is no small feat👏. This is not just a win for the Igbo community, but a win for Nigeria as one of its prestigious languages is been studied in one of the finest universities in the world (Oxford University). Igbo Amaka!❤
#igbolanguage #oxforduniversity
The world-renowned Oxford University gets the first Igbo lecturer. Congrats to Emmanuel Ikechukwu U. for becoming the first Igbo language lecturer at Oxford University. This is no small feat👏. This is not just a win for the Igbo community, but a win for Nigeria as one of its prestigious languages is been studied in one of the finest universities in the world (Oxford University). Igbo Amaka!❤
#igbolanguage #oxforduniversity
3 yr. ago
Cape Town listed as among most 'Instagrammable' place in the world – only 3 African countries made list
Cape Town has been listed 22nd among the "Top 50 Most Instragammable Places" in the world, beating the capital of the Alpes-Maritimes, Nice, the crisp Thai waters of Phuket, and Spanish party capital Ibiza.
#capetown #southafrica #ibiza
Cape Town has been listed 22nd among the "Top 50 Most Instragammable Places" in the world, beating the capital of the Alpes-Maritimes, Nice, the crisp Thai waters of Phuket, and Spanish party capital Ibiza.
#capetown #southafrica #ibiza
3 yr. ago
Israeli firm develops an infantry drone that can fire machine guns and sniper rifles at targets while flying
An Israeli arms manufacturer has developed a robot weapon that can fire infantry weapons at static and moving targets while flying.
#israelifirm #weapons
An Israeli arms manufacturer has developed a robot weapon that can fire infantry weapons at static and moving targets while flying.
#israelifirm #weapons
3 yr. ago
North Koreans told to make 150kg of manure each from their own excrement
North Korea is asking its citizens to use their own faeces to make manure as the country faces widespread food shortages. The country has long sourced its agricultural manure from China, but that trade, along with a number of other goods, ceased after North Korea closed its borders at the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.
#covid #northkorea #foodshortage
North Korea is asking its citizens to use their own faeces to make manure as the country faces widespread food shortages. The country has long sourced its agricultural manure from China, but that trade, along with a number of other goods, ceased after North Korea closed its borders at the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.
#covid #northkorea #foodshortage
3 yr. ago
Tony Blair defends knighthood after Iraq criticism
Former British prime minister Tony Blair said on Sunday his leadership should be remembered for more than the Iraq war as he rejected fierce criticism over his receipt of a knighthood. The Labour party's most successful leader, who won three successive general elections, was made Sir Tony in Queen Elizabeth II's New Year's Honours list.
#tonyblair #knighthood #queenelizabeth #iraq
Former British prime minister Tony Blair said on Sunday his leadership should be remembered for more than the Iraq war as he rejected fierce criticism over his receipt of a knighthood. The Labour party's most successful leader, who won three successive general elections, was made Sir Tony in Queen Elizabeth II's New Year's Honours list.
#tonyblair #knighthood #queenelizabeth #iraq
3 yr. ago
Number of UK households unable to pay energy bills set to triple with new prices
The number of households in Britain struggling to pay their energy bills is set to triple in April when the nation’s price cap increases. The number of homes under "fuel stress" those spending at least 10% of income on energy bills is estimated to rise to 6.3 million households, according to research from the Resolution Foundation thinktank.
#UK #ukhousehold #energybills
The number of households in Britain struggling to pay their energy bills is set to triple in April when the nation’s price cap increases. The number of homes under "fuel stress" those spending at least 10% of income on energy bills is estimated to rise to 6.3 million households, according to research from the Resolution Foundation thinktank.
#UK #ukhousehold #energybills
3 yr. ago
The world's 10 richest men could pay for every Covid-19 vaccine from pandemic gains, Oxfam says
The wealth of the top 10 richest men in the world has grown so much during the pandemic that even a one-time 99% tax on their gains would be able to pay for the production of all the Covid-19 vaccines the world needs and more, according to charity Oxfam.
#covidvaccine #oxfam
The wealth of the top 10 richest men in the world has grown so much during the pandemic that even a one-time 99% tax on their gains would be able to pay for the production of all the Covid-19 vaccines the world needs and more, according to charity Oxfam.
#covidvaccine #oxfam
3 yr. ago
Airbnb will hide guests' names to stop hosts assuming their race in one American state
Airbnb has announced it will hide guests' names to fight racial discrimination after being sued by three black women but only in one US state. Airbnb hosts in Oregon will see only guests' initials, instead of their first name, until a booking is confirmed.
#airbnb #oregon
Airbnb has announced it will hide guests' names to fight racial discrimination after being sued by three black women but only in one US state. Airbnb hosts in Oregon will see only guests' initials, instead of their first name, until a booking is confirmed.
#airbnb #oregon
3 yr. ago
AnambraDecides: APGA’s Soludo Wins 17 LGAs As INEC Declares Final Results
The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has been declared winner in 17 local government areas out of the 19 announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the Anambra governorship election.
#soludo #anambraelection #apga
The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has been declared winner in 17 local government areas out of the 19 announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the Anambra governorship election.
#soludo #anambraelection #apga
3 yr. ago
Newcastle United Plotting A Transfer Raid Of Four Manchester United Players
Newcastle United are looking to raid Manchester United's squad during the January transfer window, Newspremises reports. The Magpies are expected to spend significant amount of cash after they were bought by a Saudi Arabian-backed consortium for £305million.
#newscastleunited #saudiarabia #epl
Newcastle United are looking to raid Manchester United's squad during the January transfer window, Newspremises reports. The Magpies are expected to spend significant amount of cash after they were bought by a Saudi Arabian-backed consortium for £305million.
#newscastleunited #saudiarabia #epl
3 yr. ago
Germany Defeat North Macedonia 4-0 Become First Nation To Qualify For World Cup
Following their 4-0 defeat over North Macedonia on Monday night, Germany are the very first European country to quality for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar
#germany #qatar #macedonia
Following their 4-0 defeat over North Macedonia on Monday night, Germany are the very first European country to quality for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar
#germany #qatar #macedonia
3 yr. ago
Cristiano Ronaldo Sets New Champions League Record In Villarreal Win
Five-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo in the Champions League:
⚽ Most goals in history (136)
� Most appearances (178)
� Most goals in a season (17)
� Most goals in knockout stages (67)
� Only player to score in 11 straight games
� Only player to score in 3 finals
#cronaldo #championsleague
Five-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo in the Champions League:
⚽ Most goals in history (136)
� Most appearances (178)
� Most goals in a season (17)
� Most goals in knockout stages (67)
� Only player to score in 11 straight games
� Only player to score in 3 finals
#cronaldo #championsleague
3 yr. ago
Fati returns in Messi shirt to help Barcelona ease pressure on Koeman
Barcelona's Ansu Fati made the perfect return after 10 months out through injury by scoring in a 3-0 victory over Levante on Sunday, a result that eases the pressure on coach Ronald Koeman.
#ansufati #koeman #messi #laliga
Barcelona's Ansu Fati made the perfect return after 10 months out through injury by scoring in a 3-0 victory over Levante on Sunday, a result that eases the pressure on coach Ronald Koeman.
#ansufati #koeman #messi #laliga
3 yr. ago
How an unemployed Nkhabiso Ngobeni got herself thousands of interview offers within hours
Engineering graduate Nkhabiso Ngobeni had been unemployed for over a year when she took a leap of faith. She recorded herself as if she was in an interview, posted the video on LinkedIn, and the rest is history. She tells Drum her story.
#engineering #nkhabisongobeni #linkedin
Engineering graduate Nkhabiso Ngobeni had been unemployed for over a year when she took a leap of faith. She recorded herself as if she was in an interview, posted the video on LinkedIn, and the rest is history. She tells Drum her story.
#engineering #nkhabisongobeni #linkedin
3 yr. ago
'I'm still alive,' says pope, 'though some wanted me dead'
Pope Francis has joked that some people in the Church hoped he would not survive his recent colon operation, and denounced vociferous conservative critics for doing "the work of the devil" by undermining the Roman Catholic Church.
#popefrancis #church #catholic
Pope Francis has joked that some people in the Church hoped he would not survive his recent colon operation, and denounced vociferous conservative critics for doing "the work of the devil" by undermining the Roman Catholic Church.
#popefrancis #church #catholic
3 yr. ago
Ed Sheeran gets candid about the 'horrible atmosphere' at award shows
"The room is filled with resentment and hatred toward everyone else, and it's quite an uncomfortable atmosphere," the singer said, adding that the artists are nice but the competition causes tension.
#edsheeran #awardshows
"The room is filled with resentment and hatred toward everyone else, and it's quite an uncomfortable atmosphere," the singer said, adding that the artists are nice but the competition causes tension.
#edsheeran #awardshows
3 yr. ago
Painted shoes to complete your cycling look
Custom colours bring expression and a sense of ownership to bikes and cycling gear. Riders love colour matching their apparel to a core frame colour. And as in general fashion, so also in cycling: shoes make or break your look.
#cycling #riders #paintedshoes #fashion
Custom colours bring expression and a sense of ownership to bikes and cycling gear. Riders love colour matching their apparel to a core frame colour. And as in general fashion, so also in cycling: shoes make or break your look.
#cycling #riders #paintedshoes #fashion
3 yr. ago
Researchers find fossil of a four-legged, land-dwelling whale
Egyptian scientists have identified the fossil of a four-legged prehistoric whale, unearthed over a decade ago in the country's Western Desert.
#whale #fossil #westerndesert
Egyptian scientists have identified the fossil of a four-legged prehistoric whale, unearthed over a decade ago in the country's Western Desert.
#whale #fossil #westerndesert
3 yr. ago
Mo Salah Becomes Second African To Score 100 Premier League Goals
Liverpool forward Mohammed Salah joined the premier league elite club 100 after his first half strike against Leeds United at on Sunday. He has become the 30th player to reach 100 goals in the Premier League after opening the scoring in Liverpool’s clash with Leeds United
#mosalah #liverpool #London #UK #premiership
Liverpool forward Mohammed Salah joined the premier league elite club 100 after his first half strike against Leeds United at on Sunday. He has become the 30th player to reach 100 goals in the Premier League after opening the scoring in Liverpool’s clash with Leeds United
#mosalah #liverpool #London #UK #premiership
