Q&A
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The Art of Self Repackaging |
| To sustain a business one has to be tough. One time you make profits and the next time losses. This does not mean you give up, you have to aim high.... |
Regions
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Ghana: Retracing the Lost Glory |
| The outcry of concerned citizens has prompted the addition of a national orientation to the Information Ministry to re-civilize Ghanaians, especially her youth, who appear directionless and mired in general spiritual weaknesses.... |
Profiles
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History of Gaborone |
| The vibrant and colourful city lies in the flat valley between Kgale and Oodi hills, on the Notwane River in the south eastern corner of Botswana, 15Kms from the South African border post at Tlokweng on main transport routes.... |
Commentary
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Holding the Yam and the Knife |
| I agree completely with the idea of transferring resources to the rural countryside without bureaucratic fuss. But I object to the manner, I object to the design in which it is done.... |
Finance and Banking
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Global Markets: Can Africa Stand the Test of Time? |
| Our markets are excluded from the major global trends mainly because of their size and poor corporate governance. This has not only weakened the organizations but hindered the management from getting proper personnel.... |
News Round Up
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Tension Mounts as Returnees Claim Land |
| The situation in Nimba County is tense, and there too the state must impose itself to ensure equitable settlements of disputes, many of which trace to the ambiguous relationship between land ownership and use rights.... |
Health
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Teething Problems in Africa’s Healthcare |
| It is estimated that England will need 25 000 doctors and 250 000 nurses more than it did in 1997 by 2008. A further one million nurses will be needed over the next 10 years to meet the shortfall in the United States. This is predicted to drain Africa of the salient medical staff.... |
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Getting Neglected Diseases on the Map |
| Politicians ought to give sick people a break! If Africans diverted from investing in politics to products that feed and save human lives, there will be no such talk as ‘neglected diseases’.... |
Agriculture
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Rethinking Agricultural Diversity |
| There is an urgent need for farmers’ education to sensitize them on existing and new technologies they can use to boost production. New technologies are important to help farmers improve production efficiency to counter the rising costs.... |
Report
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Untapped Wealth in Slum Schools |
| There is need for private schools to tap into this multi stakeholder resource. The network could pool their resources and form one huge market for stationery and other services in bulk. This will prove cheaper.... |
