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“Is Africa Ready to Join the BRIC?”

Posted by Helena in Helena on 27. Oct, 2010 | 2 Comments

I was leisurely browsing through the “Economist” the other day and came across an interesting notion. Is Africa ready to join the BRICs? The BRIC refers to Brazil, Russia, India, and China – the “big four” countries that are predicted to be the future economic superpower by the year 2050. These four nations compose a quarter [...]

Micro-Financing, Macro-Effect!

Posted by Helena in Helena on 24. May, 2010 | 5 Comments

Look at it in perspective: it’s a loan. 98% of the business are infallible. Money can go a long way when it’s “invested” into micro-financing. For example you can buy an iTouch for $198.99 and listen to music on it.. OR you can lend $198.99 to someone in need. (Keep reading…)