Development
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Sanitizing the 'Real' African Image |
| Unlike beggars who have absolutely nothing to sustain their lives hence attracting charity, Africans are not poor. The myth that Africa is poor is being propagated by those who benefit most from the industry of ‘help’.... |
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No More Lectures for Africa: Mkapa |
| For too long, Africa has endured lectures on practically everything - from politics to economics to human rights. The time has come for Africa to reassert itself and recover its dignity. We have to take charge of our own destiny, and to make mistakes of our own if need be.... |
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Let the Media Speak!: US Envoy |
| History has shown time and again that an environment that fosters freedom of expression is an essential pillar to support the economic development of any people. The contrasting experiences of East and West during the Cold War offer compelling evidence of the centrality of free speech to economic prosperity.... |
Q&A
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Business Panacea to Africa’s Ills |
| By creating wealth, not only for themselves, but also for others, African entrepreneurs are contributing to the creation of a society that is less prone to political bribery or bullying, and thus a society in which the quality of leadership will become an important social issue.... |
Regions
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Is African Traditional Medicine Evil? |
| Almost 50 years after independence from British colonial rule, Ghana’s education system, like the rest of Africa, is still heavily Eurocentric against the need for heavy Ghanaian/African values centredness. Health policies do not take into consideration the history, interest, cultural values, and experiences of Ghanaians.... |
Profiles
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History of Mauritius |
| The various population movements of the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries have made Mauritius a unique blend of different races, cultures and religions. People of European, African, Indian and Chinese origins have created a multiracial society where the various cultures and traditions flourish in peace and harmony.... |
Agriculture
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Technological Starvation Cause of Hunger |
| Much of the increase in agricultural output over the past 40 years has come from an increase in yield per hectare rather than an expansion of area under cultivation. What Africa requires is long-term development programmes that will enhance the performance of the agricultural sector and promote rural development.... |
Announcement
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Kagera: Pride of the Great Lake Victoria Region |
| The 2006 Karibu Tanzania Travel and Tourism Fair in Arusha will be an opportunity to increase both trade and consumer awareness of Kagera’s tourist attractions... |
Thoughts
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Tidbits: Media Caught Napping |
| Kenya’s media industry although vibrant by African standards best illustrates how dormant the journalism profession is when it comes to digging for news. Why do we have media houses, is it for them to invest in sending journalists to pick press releases and conference speeches?... |
