Earlier on this month, the U.S. Department of State released the 2008 International Religious Freedom Report. Published on the 19th of September, this is a significant document giving a country-by-country assessment of our religious liberties. Of interest to me is the report’s ability to provide updated reviews pertaining to specific African countries. The erosion of [...]
Entries from September 2008
September 28, 2008
No Excuse
Nigerians living in Manchester would really have to make an effort to forget their Independence Day this year. Posters (pictured below) advertising Independence Day celebrations have popped up across the city this past week. On the 1st of October, Nigeria will be two years shy of celebrating fifty years of independence from British rule. Given [...]
September 25, 2008
“How To Write About Africa”
Africa has had a long history of being patronised in various forms of the media and literature. Most of us have come to expect it all. Cringeworthy distortions of the continent in movies, newspaper articles, novels, and even documentaries. Ironically, non-Africans are often at the forefront when it comes to dictating how Africa and her [...]
September 23, 2008
Africa Can
The good gentlemen at the African CEO blog have pointed out a new addition to the blogosphere: Africa Can. This is Shanta Devarajan’s new blog in his capacity as the Chief Economist of the Africa region at the World Bank. After giving it a quick read, I would say it certainly seems to be a [...]
September 22, 2008
It’s The Little Things…
In my more introspective moments, I often wonder what I will miss about the UK when my wife and I head on to our next destination. I have concluded it is the little, almost insignificant things that would be potentially most memorable. A quick shortlist would have to include:
Walks by the canal running through my [...]
September 18, 2008
Africa and the Credit Crunch
UPDATE: A comprehensive discussion on this topic has been subsequently facilitated by the World Bank’s Chief Economist for the Africa Region. Strongly recommended – click here to access it.
The week so far has definitely been diary material. In view of the current global financial crisis, these are certainly unprecedented times. Images of former Lehman Brothers [...]
September 16, 2008
The Moody Blues
This past Sunday I was compelled to stop my car and capture a moody looking City of Manchester Stadium on camera (pictured below). It is the home of Manchester City FC – a football club in the spotlight lately following its acquisition by the Abu Dhabi United Group. After years of being eluded by success, [...]
September 11, 2008
Zimbabwe
In view of the latest developments in Zim’, I have just three words to say:
“Time will tell…”
September 9, 2008
Essential Viewing!
I urge anyone with an interest in Africa to stop and watch this presentation by Ory Okolloh. It was delivered last year at the TEDGlobal 2007 conference in Arusha, Tanzania. This is essential viewing for Africans and non-Africans alike. To listen to Ory’s fascinating talk, click the image on the right or click here.
Ory is [...]
September 7, 2008
Q&A – Dave Duarte
Dave Duarte is a South African marketing geek – an entrepreneur, educator, internet and mobile marketing consultant all-in-one. He runs his multiple ventures from his Cape Town base and blogs regularly at daveduarte.co.za. I caught up with Dave late last week and he kindly shared some thoughts in response to my questions…
Q>> You’re a [...]
