Jacques Jonker

IKEA Founder Ingvar Kamprad Dies

The New York Times reports that the founder of the furniture retail chain IKEA, Ingvar Kamprad, has passed away at his home in Smaland, Sweden, at the age of 91. Kamprad suffered from a short illness. Kamprad was born in Pjatteryd, Sweden, on March 30, 1926. In 1950, he married Kerstin Wadling, with whom he […]

6y ago

indonesia

Balcony Collapses At Indonesian Stock Exchange

According to Bloomberg, a balcony at the Indonesia Stock Exchange in Jakarta collapsed leaving several people injured. No deaths were reported. A mezzanine floor in Tower 2 of the Bourse’s complex collapsed a few minutes before the midday break. The majority of injured persons were women and students. Despite the terrifying event, trading was unaffected. […]

6y ago

How Technology Is Giving Sight To The Blind

Technological innovation has changed how we go about our daily lives. It has helped us revolutionize the way we produce and acquire food. No more catching trains to distant destinations. We can now just hop in a car and take on the long journey on our own terms. From having to write letters and send […]

7y ago

Isis|pakistan

Pakistani Methodist Church Hit By Terror Attack

According to Al Jazeera, at least eight people have been killed in a suicide attack on a Methodist church in the city of Quetta in the Pakistani province of Baluchistan. Provincial police chief Moazzam Jah Ansari said that two men carried out the attack. One of the attackers blew himself up at the entrance gate […]

7y ago

nelson mandela|south africa

Millions Allegedly Misappropriated For Mandela’s Funeral

The South African Public Protector, Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane, released a damning report on Monday wherein she alleges that about R300-million in state funds were misappropriated in order to pay for the funeral of the late Nelson Mandela. Eyewitness News reports that the government of the Eastern Cape is responsible for the alleged misappropriation. The Nelson […]

7y ago