When I was in Zimbabwe, I realized that there was a subtle resentment that most Zimbabweans at home directed towards those in the diaspora. In the years of extreme hardship; it was easy to either envy those who were outside the country or…
US Presidential hopeful, Newt Gingrich's PhD thesis is published below. His focus was on Belgian Education in the Congo. This thesis gives us some insight into the way he thinks and especially what Africans can expect should he become the next President…
One of the best things to come out of Africa is the Ushahidi software that was developed by Kenyan bloggers in the aftermath of violence after election irregularities in that country. Instead of just complaining or being bystanders Kenyans took it upon…
As the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) continues there is a need to raise awareness about some issues affecting Agriculture in Southern Africa. Climate change affects agricultural production but one must not discount the effect of western policies funded…
It was common practice in the past that when a young man wanted to marry a young woman he went to her people with an income generating tool that suited that Agrarian society. It was…
Forbes has just announced its list of the wealthiest Africans and some come as no surprise. It is amazing that wealth continues to grow faster than ever before on the so called "dark continent" while Europe languishes in debt. Forbes' list features…
Tell me this: which part of the world has seen its number of democracies increase nearly eight-fold in just two decades? Eastern Europe? No, it’s Africa. Which continent has six of the ten fastest growing economies in the world? Asia? No, it’s Africa. Which country is predicted by some to have the highest average GDP growth in the world over the next 40 years?...
Today there are unprecedented opportunities to trade and grow, raise living standards and lift billions from poverty. So I urge you: seize these opportunities, grab them, shape them.”
These men were once refugees but went on to become Presidents of Namibia, Ghana and South Africa. Their contributions to the independence of their countries does and to politics in Africa remain to this day. SAM NUJOMA …
The United Nations Commissioner for Refugees is celebrating 60 years and recognizing refugees who have made a difference in the world. Our list focuses on African Refugees who are making a difference especially in the communities they now call home. They have conquered…