Jonathan sends this picture, above, from South Africa, where he notes, "We have cell phones, but not much sense of self preservation."
For those interested in the native genius of Africa (and there is quite a lot), I highly recommend the Afrigadget web site. For example, check out:
- These phone chargers (Malawi and Kenya)
- This automatic fish caller and trapping system from Kenya
- Rural electrification, Africa-style, with car batteries and LED lights in Mali
- Rural blogging, the old-school way (Liberia)
- Cultural and economically appropriate bee hives (Kenya)
- Giant pouch rats used for mine-clearing (Mozambique and Tanzania)
Or how about the terrific bicycle ambulance and general haul vehicle being built (and saving lives) in Zambia, below.
If America wants to change Africa and America, together, here's how you do it: Allow these bicycle creations to be imported into the U.S., duty-free.
Want to help Africa right now, and for very little money? Here's how: click and treat the folks who click and treat. The genius who will save the world is in Africa right now. Help Afrigadget find him.
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