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The world and the news have been in absolute chaos over the past couple of days, so to relieve you of the anxieties of the outside world, we welcome you to “The Good News”. The Good News is a newsletter where we highlight the best of humanity, even while faced with the worst.
Have you ever wondered how deaf people experience the world of entertainment today? In this growing digital landscape, the media we consume becomes more and more audio-reliant, which unfortunately makes it inaccessible to consumers with hearing disabilities.
Meet Fopakwe Tejiklea, a Cameroonian blockchain developer who is broadening the world of innovation with inclusivity. With his Artificial Intelligence application, Reach, Tejiklea is turning social media content into content that is accessible and enjoyable for deaf communities.
Check it out:
When the high cost of living closes one door, the youth builds another one from scratch. This is the story of Matimba Mabonda, a young engineer who could not afford to build himself a house. From this frustration came a stroke of genius: making his own cheap bricks.
By combining soil with other waste materials, this young man created building materials that not only helped him build himself a home but were also sustainable and eco-friendly.
Follow his journey:
You’ve heard of stokvels for groceries and basic living expenses, but have you ever heard of stokvels for parties? That’s right, stokvel ya groove. A Generation Z entrepreneur named Nene Mahlungu took a spin on the traditional savings model to help people afford concerts and festivals.
With a community of 300 members, Nene Mahlungu’s initiative has sent people to enjoy artists like Mariah The Scientist and Gunna. Which artists would you like to see live?
Have some good news of your own? Or perhaps you know someone who is changing the world for the better? If you do, let us know via our social media platforms.
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