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ACP Leaders Should Tread Cautiously On EPAsThe 6th African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Summit ended in Accra last Friday, at which the issue of the controversial Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) featured prominently.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 17:50
Malaria - Killing With Kindness
The UN convened in New York recently to discuss its Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the aim of "ending poverty by 2015." Delegates and a rock star boasted of billions of dollars transferred to African governments, while failed schemes prompted activists to call for even more money. Donors re-branded the failed Roll Back Malaria scheme and promised US$3 billion.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 17:50
Namibia: The Land Question in Oshakati Swapo (the people) Versus Swapo (the Town Council)
After 18 years of Swapo rule, there is much to be proud of and much to be wary of.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 17:15
Living Under Fear of the State For 46 Years
Dear Tingasiga: In the 46 years since Uganda's flag independence from Britain, the country has had three rulers of consequence- Milton Obote (1962-71, 1981-85), Idi Amin (1971-79) and Yoweri Museveni (1986 - present, and still counting).
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 17:01
Invisible Hands Visibly Grabbing Country's Riches
I have quietly but keenly observed the temperature since the revelation of the Temangalo-NSSF scandal by journalist Richard Wanambwa. It is vital to recognise his courage in boldly bringing a scandal of such magnitude to the attention of the world.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 17:01
Africa: Big Brother Africa Three - Lucille Rocks the Club!
OUR girl Lucille is back with a bang and boy did she get some 'love in the club' on Friday night.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 16:48
Tanzania: Why Some Solar Systems Are Working and Others Not
This article presents two cases of solar system installed to two different customers and explains why some installed system work properly and others do not. The presented cases are not hypothetical but findings obtained from the field after inspection and interviewing owners of the system in Northern zone some times last month.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 16:43
Tanzania: Youth Without AIDS is Possible
One fifth of the Tanzanian population is between the ages of 15-24. These young women and men are the future of Tanzania, and their health and well-being must be a priority to achieve growth and prosperity for this country. However, it is clear from the statistics that there is a lack of education in health issues that affect youth. Due to this lack of education the future of the nation is in danger.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 16:43
Search for a Pragmatic Foreign Policy
THE former US president, Jimmy Carter, once walked out of a reception after the then Zimbabwean foreign minister, Witness Mangwende, made one of those ghastly gaffes which sets guests wondering if someone has imbibed too much of the nectar of illusory joy.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 16:22
Niger Delta - My Stand
This is a response to LAST WORD of Monday, September 29, 2008.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 16:13
Nigeria: Power Problem - Kaduna's IPP to the Rescue
The worsening power situation in Kaduna State is partly responsible for the collapse of over 20 industries and also, rendered thousands redundant. This has compelled the state government to embark on an ambitious generation of about 2,350 megawatts of electricity from solar, gas and hydro powered plants which should yield results before the end of next year.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 16:02
Kenya: Despatches - Kenyans Will Be Kenyans
Kenyans will be Kenyans ... especially away from home.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:37
Africa: South Africa is a Guide, Not Necessarily Model for Rwanda
So do the twins tethered together at birth venture in separate directions. The two countries, for whom April holds special showers, have forever been intimately, intrinsically Siamese.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:31
Let's Not Be Oxen, Waiting to Be Fed
Recently, I was arrested. Not the kind of arrest that is a result of being a trouble maker. Rather, I found myself stuck to my seat last Saturday afternoon when I stumbled onto Rwanda Television's presentation of the second Imbuto Foundation's Youth Forum held at Serena Hotel.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:30
Pierre Péan Caught Red-Handed
Racism. The lawsuit targeting the "journalist's book for incitement to discrimination" against the Tutsis of Rwanda appears well far from turning in his favour. The Judgment process is still in progress.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:30
Zimbabwe: West Distorting Zim Situation
FOR eight long years I have watched in silence, but with great pain the imperialist onslaught on our sovereign nation Zimbabwe.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:30
Nigeria: The Country's Anti-Bunkering Campaign
For a nation that has oil as its mainstay, it is to be expected that no effort would be spared in protecting oil facilities from vandals, economic saboteurs and plain crude oil thieves. It is against this backdrop that President Umaru Yar'Adua recently raised the alarm at the global forum of the 63rd session of the United Nation's General Assembly, where he vowed that Nigeria would lead the global campaign against oil theft.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:26
Zimbabwe: Let's Unite in Fight Against Cholera
Chitungwiza has done well to overcome the outbreak of cholera that hit the town recently and needs to be congratulated for its efforts to raise community awareness of both symptoms and ways to prevent the spread of the disease.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:20
Zimbabwe: West Urged to Lift Sanctions
THE Zimbabwe-Zambia Joint Permanent Commission on Defence and Security has called for the immediate removal of the illegal sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by the West.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:20
Clamp Down on Rising City Crime
The police last week issued a terror alert warning in response to reports that terrorist groups were planning some kind of attack within Kampala. Many city residents, however, have been living in terror for several months over the rampant and indiscriminate attacks by gangs armed with metal bars, knives and other crude weapons.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 14:11
Zambia: Transparency in Election Preparation Encouraging
IT is encouraging to learn that the stakeholders monitoring the printing of ballot papers for the forthcoming elections are happy with the level of transparency so far exhibited.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 13:23
Africa: Wall Street May Be Done for, But Capitalism is Still Continent's Saviour
With the world credit crisis, and Wall Street, that ultimate global symbol of freewheeling capitalism having fallen into disgrace, there has never been a better time to be an anti-free market activist.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 13:13
East Africa: Tankgate - Who Are the Real Pirates?
The seizure of a ship bearing a consignment of military hardware from the Ukraine by the Somali pirates is proving to be a mystery wrapped in an enigma.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 13:13
Uganda: Can't Afford to Buy a House in Kampala? Blame It On Osama
Africans of average and low income now have another reason to hate terrorism.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 13:13
Nigeria: No Agreement Today...
The scene is 1977 in Lagos, Nigeria. Film projections show people racing frantically to escape the hundreds of troops who have surrounded and invaded the Kalakuta Republic, the communal living space and recording studio of musician-songwriter Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 13:13
Nigeria: Coroner's Law in Lagos
One major challenge in the operation of "our nascent democracy" is that the government does not often listen to the views of the people, or seek their views when it intends to embark on policies.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 13:11
Uganda: Stick With the Issues in This NSSF Scandal
Real issues may be unconsciously, or, depending on one's intentions, consciously or semi-consciously obscured by fronting more seductive but side pretensions.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 13:10
Uganda: Time for Mbabazi, Suruma to Come Clean
Following Thursday's sensational disclosure by Mr David Chandi Jamwa that "immense" and "terrible pressure" was applied on him to close the now-controversial Shs11 billion NSSF land purchase deal, it is time for the ministers at the centre of this saga to own up.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 13:10
Kenya: Let's Deal With Crime More Soberly
Reports that 20 lives were lost through mob justice in Kisumu in one month (DN September, 20, 2008) were shocking.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 13:02
Kenya: Nairobi Lacks the Attributes of a Harmonious City
I have spent all my life in large cities, and until recently, have had no desire to live in a small town or village.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 13:02
Kenya: Foreign Experts No Solution to Myriad Woes
The current government, just like the previous ones, seems to enjoy squandering taxpayer's money.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 13:02
Kenya: Crisis in Education Sector Preventable
Two reports last week rekindled debate about the quality and relevance of university education.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 13:02
Kenya: The Cutting Edge
Kenya is at peace with its neighbours, so why do we need the 33 deadly T-72 tanks in the cargo ship seized by Somalia pirates? asks Mohinder Dhillon.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 13:02
Kenya: Fair Polls Best for Sports
As Athletics Kenya gears for the national polls, it is important that the elections are not only free, but also seen to be free and fair.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 13:02
Kenya: The Hyphenated Man
Since he burst into the international limelight last year, US presidential hopeful Barrack Obama has become different things to different people.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:47
East Africa: Slippery Companies, Sticky Prices
Last week, the global price of oil fell to a low of $97 a barrel, down from a high of $147 in July. This represented a 34 per cent fall in price in just three months.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:47
East Africa: Are Brand-Owners Themselves Selling Fakes?
The world is up in arms against counterfeit and substandard products. It is estimated that up to 70 per cent of goods traded in Third World countries are not genuine or are poor quality.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:47
Botswana: Khama Does Not Love This Country Better Than Us
The debate on alcohol will be with us for some time. If by imposing a 30 percent levy on alcohol government had thought that they had banished for good the discussion on alcohol, they were only deluding themselves.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:28
South Africa: Liberation Movement Must Continue to Shun Tribalism
THERE are two very different ways of contemplating a split in the African National Congress (ANC).
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:23
South Africa: Financial Crisis No Coincidence
THE funny thing about crises is that they always seem to happen when leadership is poor. A cynic might even suggest the coincidence is not coincidental.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:23
South Africa: Credit Crunch Has Not Hit Country - Yet
THE joke going around last week was that you should be careful when making out a cheque because your bank might bounce. It goes without saying that this past week has been one of the most remarkable in financial circles in living memory.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:23
Uganda: Buwembo Got It Wrong on Mbabazi's Land
I read Joachim Buwembo's article in the Daily Monitor of last Friday and it was quite fascinating. I was very impressed by his article on how easy he made it sound regarding re-investing in the land of Security Minister Amama Mbabazi.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:12
Uganda: Painting a Picture of the Modern Politician
Last Saturday I pointed out that British Prime Minister Gordon 'Boring' Brown's excellent speech at the Labour Party Conference has plenty of lessons for Uganda's politicians. What I didn't say was that in matters of this nature- a politician and party under pressure, bad poll ratings and decent possibility of losing the next election- the speaker has little or nothing to do with the speech.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:12
Uganda: Stop the Gimmick; Pay the Pensioners
Parliament should stop public relations gimmick and look into serious issues that affect the elderly than just giving them extra seats in the House.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:12
Nigeria: May Nigeria Get Better in 49th Year
After many years of political struggle through the press for self-determination, October 1, 1960 finally saw Nigeria being granted independence by the British in a historic lowering of the Union Jack and the hoisting of the Nigerian green white green flag.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:05
Nigeria: 50 Wasted Years of Independence
Fifty years ago (or rightly 48 years), our country men and women waved the green-white-green flag of self-determination, filled with pride and confidence, with a lot of hope and aspirations, in their minds.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:05