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Uganda: Letshego Donates Books to UPE Schools[Observer] Letshego Uganda will start supplying textbooks to primary schools across the country in response to a general decline noted after the release of the 2011 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE).
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 16:55
Uganda: Book Review - Africa - The Dark But Pleasurable Continent
[Observer] John Reader has taken upon himself an ambitious task: to set out the geography, anthropology, and socio-economic history of Africa from the beginning of time to the Rwandan genocide and South Africa's free, multi-racial elections in 1994. The sub-title of his book Africa is no less than A Biography of the Continent.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 15:28
Angola: Law Faculty Releases First Research Book
[ANGOP] Luanda - The Law Faculty of Agostinho Neto University released on Wednesday here a research book entitled "Luanda and Justiça: Pluralismo Jurídico numa Sociedade em Transformação."
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 14:56
Angola: Over 50 Local Books Exhibited in Lisbon American School
[ANGOP] Lisbon - More than 50 Angolan books are being displayed in the first exhibition of African art at American school in Lisbon (CAISL), under the "Quinzena Africana" programme aimed to celebrate Africa Day, to be marked on May 25.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 14:56
Zimbabwe: Book Café to Honour Walter Muparutsa
[The Herald] The Book Café will tomorrow hold a free public discussion to honour and celebrate the Life and work of Walter Muparutsa. The discussion which will begin at 5.30pm will explore the multi-faceted aspects of Walter's life, his achievements and dreams.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 12:19
Worst Performing Schools Receive Books
[New Vision] Research has often cited the poor pupil-to-book ratio as one of the causes of declining performance of primary school pupils across the country. A 2010 Ministry of Education research showed that there was one book for every five pupils.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 16:49
Africa: Beyond Kony 2012 - a New E-Book
[African Arguments] Amanda Taub - blogger at Wronging Rights - has been quick out of the blocks in producing what would appear to be the first book-length analysis of the Kony 2012 phenomenon.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 08:21
Nigeria: At Last, Book on Ojukwu to Be Launched in Abuja
[Leadership] 'Ojukwu, the Rebel I Served,' a book written by Uche Ezechukwu, veteran journalist and public analyst would be presented to the public this week at the Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Abuja.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 07:48
Luciano Canhanga to Release Book On June One
[ANGOP] Luanda - The Angolan journalist and writer Luciano António Canhanga will release at 6 p.m on June 1 his book entitled "Manongo-Nongo" in Luanda.
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 15:16
Nigeria: Maku Laments Failing Reading Culture
[Daily Trust] Minister of Information and Communications, Mr. Labaran Maku has urged Nigerians with progressive ideas to document them in books as a way of contributing to the development of the nation, even as he lamented the dwindling reading culture of Nigerians.
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 14:59
Nigeria: Maku Laments Poor Reading Culture
[Daily Trust] Information Minister Labaran Maku has urged Nigerians with progressive ideas to document them in books as a way of contributing to the development of the nation and lamented the poor reading culture of Nigerians.
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 13:37
Nigeria: A Tale of Courage
[This Day] The Joy of Many Generations by Obafunke, Thinck Limited, Great Britain, 2012
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 13:21
Rwanda: Sonarwa to Open Public Library in Kigali
[New Times] Rwanda's leading insurance company, Sonarwa, plans to open a public library that will have insurance related information, in Kigali.
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 08:49
Zimbabwe: Library Trust Targets Uplifting Rural Areas
[Zimbabwe Standard] ONLY 7% of the 8 000 rural primary schools in Zimbabwe have established libraries, the Zimbabwe Rural Schools Library Trust (ZRSLT) has said.
AllAfrica | 14-May-2012 14:10
Tanzania: If You Want a Bongolese to Read, Put It in Udaku Magazines
[Daily News] They say that if you want to hide something from an African, put it in a book, hatakiona kabisa! An African finds reading an uphill task, something to be avoided by all means, that is why while the other continents are surging ahead, Africa is still lagging behind.
AllAfrica | 13-May-2012 15:19
Zambia: Patchwork Shortlisted for Commonwealth Prize
[Times of Zambia] ANOTHER milestone for British born Zambian gifted writer, Ellen Aaku as her award winning Africa writer series novel Patchwork has been shortlisted for the 2012 Commonwealth Book Prize In an email from her base in the UK, the Zambian born kept finger crossed.
AllAfrica | 13-May-2012 15:02
Angola: Writer Paulo to Release New Book in Next Months
[ANGOP] Luanda - The Angolan writer, Walter Paulo, will release in coming months his second book entitled "As Dez Razões da Perda dos Valores Morais em Angola" in Luanda.
AllAfrica | 12-May-2012 10:19
Kenya: Nairobi Arboretum Guide Book Launched
[The Star] "What is the difference between a general park and an arboretum?" asked Susanna Alanson a committee member of the Friends of Nairobi Arboretum (FONA) at The Arboretum this past Tuesday afternoon.
AllAfrica | 11-May-2012 17:22
Angola: Writer Appeals for Opening of Spaces for Literary Activities
[ANGOP] Luanda - Angolan writer Esmeralda Augusto urged Thursday, in Luanda, the need for more spaces for literary activities, in order to encourage youths to like writing and literature.
AllAfrica | 10-May-2012 14:31
Namibia: The Voice of Women Through Books
[New Era] Windhoek - Women's Leadership Centre officially handed over a set of 120 books to School Library Service and Community Library Service for distribution to libraries in the Omaheke and Karas regions.
AllAfrica | 10-May-2012 12:25
New Edições Novembro Building a Pride - Official
[ANGOP] Ndalatando - The acting governor of northern Kwanza Norte province , Manuel Abreu Pereira da Silva, Tuesday in Ndalalatando considered a motive of pride the new "Edições Novembro" building housing the country's first 300,000 books reader's centre inaugurated in the region.
AllAfrica | 10-May-2012 05:22
Writer João Portelinha Releases New Book
[ANGOP] Caála - Angolan writer João Portelinha released Tuesday in Caála, central Huambo province, his 16th book entitled "O dia em que um Ngola descobriu Portugal".
AllAfrica | 10-May-2012 05:16
Rwanda: Nationals Should Develop Reading Habit for Better Education
[News of Rwanda] Though Rwandans have taken a step to ensure quality education like sending their children to school and participating in 'one laptop per child' program, Rwandans reading habit is still low, according to some findings.
AllAfrica | 09-May-2012 16:43
Africa: Is the Diamond Trade Fuelling the Machinery of War?
[Penguin Books] The following extract from Terry Crawford Browne's new book, Eye on the Diamonds examines "how diamonds link the colonial and apartheid histories of South Africa with the close histories of Israel and Palestine".
AllAfrica | 09-May-2012 16:17
Uganda: USE Schools Get Sh17 Billion Textbooks
[New Vision] The education ministry has started distributing free text books to 1563 schools under the Universal Secondary Education (USE) program in an effort to improve post primary education countrywide.
AllAfrica | 09-May-2012 15:57
Writer Esmeralda Augusto Presents Book in Luanda
[ANGOP] Luanda - The Angolan writer Esmeralda Augusto will present he book entitled "Gritos da Alma" on May 19 at the Angola's Writers Association (UEA) in Luanda.
AllAfrica | 09-May-2012 05:01
Africa: Eating Planet Now Available for Digital Download
[Worldwatch Institute] Eating Planet, a recently released book from the Barilla Center for Food & Nutrition (BCFN) is now available as a digital download from Amazon.com. The Worldwatch Institute's Nourishing the Plant project, collaborated with BCFN to produce the report which highlights the challenges facing today's food and agricultural system, as well as the benefits that reform could bring.
AllAfrica | 08-May-2012 11:54
South Africa: Condolence Books Opened for Padayachie
[BuaNews] Pretoria - Condolence books for members of the public who wish to send condolence messages after the passing away of Public Service and Administration Minister Roy Padayachie have been placed at the Union Buildings in Pretoria and at Tuynhuys in Cape Town.
AllAfrica | 07-May-2012 14:03
Nigeria: Writer Babatude Shortlisted for 2012 Caine Prize
[Vanguard] Nigerian budding writer, Rotimi Babatunde is among the five short listed names for the 2012 prestigious Caine Prize for African Writing.
AllAfrica | 07-May-2012 11:52
Ghana: Top Book On African Economies Launched
[Public Agenda] A new complete book on contemporary economies of African countries, which is now on bookshelves of many bookshops and libraries all over the world, has been launched in Accra with indications that its sequel would be published soon.
AllAfrica | 04-May-2012 14:03
Angola: Writer João Maimona Releases Book
[ANGOP] Luanda - The new book by Angolan poet, João Maimona, entitled "Memória de Sombra" will be released soon in Angola, after it was presented in April this year at the University of Beira Interior, in Covilha (Northern Portugal).
AllAfrica | 04-May-2012 08:06
Nigeria: Abuja Hosts Second Islamic Book Exhibition
[Daily Trust] In order to promote reading culture in Nigeria, De Minaret International, a non-governmental literary organization, is organizing a four-day Islamic Book Exhibition in Abuja.
AllAfrica | 04-May-2012 07:51
Nigeria: Local Writer, Babatunde, Shortlisted for 2012 Caine Prize
[Vanguard] Lagos - Nigerian writer, Rotimi Babatunde, is among the five shortlisted for the 2012 prestigious Caine Prize for African Writing. This was contained in a released signed by Vice President of the Caine Prize, Ben Okri.
AllAfrica | 03-May-2012 15:13
Renowned Ghanaian Author Shares Skills
[New Times] AWARD-winning Ghanaian poet and novelist Parkes Nii Ayikwei will this weekend conduct a free prose writing workshop targeting Rwandan aspiring writers and secondary school English teachers.
AllAfrica | 03-May-2012 12:15
New Book Teaches the Art of Love
[Foroyaa] Banjul, The Gambia
AllAfrica | 02-May-2012 17:19
Africa: Anglican World Marks 350 Years of the Book of Common Prayer
[ENI] "Ashes to ashes, dust to dust." "All the deceits of the world, the flesh and the devil." "Read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest."
AllAfrica | 02-May-2012 17:02
ICTs Under Spotlight At ZIBF Workshop
[The Herald] More than 30 writers met in Harare over the weekend to share notes on the importance of information communication technology and the burning issue of piracy.
AllAfrica | 02-May-2012 12:52
Uganda: Why the Government Keeps You Poor
[Independent] Somewhere in Beijing there must be an incinerator for burning reports from outsiders telling China's leaders what to do. In February the World Bank, in cooperation with an arm of the Chinese government, issued a report called China 2030 that included this gem: "Where contract disputes arise ... the disputants should have access not only to legal recourse but also to a transparent and effective judicial system that imparts justice without fear or favor." It's hard to imagine President Hu Jintao slapping his
AllAfrica | 01-May-2012 12:01
Nigeria: Governors, Others Shun Book Presentation in Kano
[Daily Trust] Kano - The bomb and gun assault launched on the old campus of Bayero University, Kano (BUK) which led to the death of 15 people including two professors yesterday, has scared away all the invited northern governors from attending a public book presentation ceremony, held at the Centre for Democratic Research and Training, Mambayya House.
AllAfrica | 30-Apr-2012 10:36
Zimbabwe: Ancestors Were the War Guide
[The Herald] The question that still baffles military strategists is how the 50 guerrillas who fought at Bikita Minerals in 1976 turned into mist. A contingent of hundreds of Rhodesian soldiers were encamped just north of the Masvingo-Mutare Road near the mine, writes Mafuranhunzi Gumbo in his book Guerrilla Snuff.
AllAfrica | 30-Apr-2012 09:48
Writer Releases Book in Catete
[ANGOP] Icolo E Bengo - The Angolan writer, Moisés António, released on Saturday in Catete village in Luanda his latest book entitled "Estórias e Crónicas Entrançadas".
AllAfrica | 30-Apr-2012 08:38
Writer Flávio Armando Releases 'O Peão E O Condutor'
[ANGOP] Benguela - The Angolan writer, Flávio Armando, released last Friday in the central Benguela province his debut book entitled "O peão e o condutor".
AllAfrica | 30-Apr-2012 08:38
Offbeat
[Namibia Economist] Professional print publishing is an odyssey for which I don't have time. Either you are a Dan Brown or a JK Rowling, or you don't get published.
AllAfrica | 28-Apr-2012 10:02
Namibia: Van Rooyen, an Unrecognised Writer?
[New Era] Windhoek - Namibia has in its midst, a prolific writer of novels, but who, like the proverbial prophet, is hardly recognised in his own land.
AllAfrica | 28-Apr-2012 08:41
Teach Our Young to Love Books
[New Times] "A reader today - A leader tomorrow" the Greeks said eons ago. And it is as valid today as it was then. It is the best investment we can make in our young, and it is most heartening that these were the words chosen as the theme of the first Reading Day celebration in Rwanda, held in Rubavu District, on Wednesday.
AllAfrica | 27-Apr-2012 06:26
Angola: Writer Isaura Epanda Presents Book in Huambo
[ANGOP] Huambo - A book entitled "Memória de uma alcoólica", by the Angolan writer Isaura Maria da Conceição Epanda will be presented in Huambo province, during a sale and signing autograph session, at the initiative of the provincial secretariat of the youth brigade of literature.
AllAfrica | 26-Apr-2012 11:12