The Accomplish Magazine February Edition

COVER
WHY IS "THE
AFRICAN TESLA"
FACING SEVERE
THREATS?
Maxwell Chikumbutso has been on an extraordinary
journey, pushing the boundaries of innovation. Often
referred to as "The African Tesla," Chikumbutso's
works have defied conventional wisdom, sparked
controversy, and faced severe threats. Let's delve into the
compelling narrative of a visionary fighting against the odds.
By Harry Choms
The Genesis of a Visionary
Maxwell Chikumbutso's story is one of resilience and
determination. He embarked on a relentless pursuit
of ideas, facing numerous failures until a dream-like
inspiration struck. This revelation led him to explore
the untapped potential of airwaves, unveiling the
boundless energy in the sky through radio waves.
He discovered that this microwave source could be
harnessed for electrical power.
Despite his groundbreaking discoveries,
Chikumbutso encountered resistance from his
government. When questioned about the hostility,
he prophetically remarked that the African mind
had been conditioned to distrust African ingenuity.
This scepticism labelled him a con artist and
marginalised him within government circles.
Brushing shoulders with the law, Chikumbutso's
crime was daring to dream and turning those
dreams into tangible, life-benefiting projects.
Undeterred by the ridicule in his homeland,
Chikumbutso sought support from a visionary
Mozambican businessman. With millions of dollars
invested, they translated his ideas into a practical
electricity-generating project, powering three
hundred homes with minimal ongoing costs.
This brought Chikumbutso's innovations to
the attention of American professors who
were impressed and recognised the potential
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