Latest posts by Ndesanjo Macha from May, 2010
Cameroon: Historical Dictional of Cameroon available
Dibussi reports that the Fourth Edition of Historical Dictionary of Cameroon is now available.
Nigeria: Islam strongly discourages polygamy
Following the marriage of a muslim Senator in Nigeria to a 13-year old girl, blogger Akin from Nigeria argues that Islam strongly discourages polygamy.
Sierra Leone: Reproductive health care in Sierra Leone
Nasratha explains why birth control is cheaper and better in Sierra Leone.
Sierra Leone/Liberia: Naomi Campbell boosts Charles Taylor Trial
“The people of Sierra Leone should be grateful for Naomi Campbell's eccentrics because she has single-handedly boost the profile of the Taylor trial and now the world's talking.” writes Sweet Sierra Leone following reports that the prosecutor in the trial of Charles Taylor wants to get a subpoena for Naomi...
Eritrea: “Eritrean journalist” exposed
The Association of Eritrean Journalists in Exile has released a statement concerning a matter of importance an individual called Mr. Yonas Embaye who claims to have worked as a journalist in Eritrea.
South Africa: What is the big deal with drawing the Prophet?
“So What’s the Big Deal With Drawing the Prophet?,” asks South African blogger Muhammad Karim in reference to “Let’s Draw Muhammad” contest.
Ghana: New book by Ghanaian blogger
Kajsa writes about a new book by a Ghanaian blogger: “Well, maybe it is a stretch to say that Circles by Boakyewaa Glover (click to go to her blog) is a blog book, it is maybe rather a book by a blogger.”
South Africa: Best World Cup commercial
Sean shares a video of the best 2010 World Cup commercial he has seen so far.
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Inclusive Government Watch
Zimbabwe Inclusive Government Watch from Sokwanene: “The results – from the month of April 2010 – are staggering. Twenty-two articles (27.8% of the total) detailed cases of violence, intimidation, hate speech and abductions, of which Zanu-PF were accountable for 90.9%.”
Nigeria: Nigerian Blog Awards 2010
The second annual Nigerian Blog Awards was launched May 10, 2010.
Kenya: Linking banks and mobile payments
Erik writes about linking banks and mobile payments in Kenya: “People are excited about M-Kesho (money for the future) which launched yesterday, where Safaricom has linked their mobile payments service Mpesa as a joint venture with Equity Bank in Kenya.”
South Africa: 32 teams and 40,000 prostitutes for 2010 FIFA World Cup?
If you are going to South Africa to watch the 2010 FIFA World Cup, you should probably be prepared to meet 40,000 prostitutes from around the world who are expected to flock to South Africa...well, that is if you believe in rumours!
Africa: On Africa’s Tech Entrepreneurs
“A Rising Tide: Africa’s Tech Entrepreneurs,” is Erik's post about technology entrepreneurs in Africa based on his talk at NetProphet 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa.
Ghana: Getting used to slow internet in Accra
Wanjiku writes about her experience with internet in Accra, Ghana: Long before Kenya was connected via fiber optic, we were used to the slow internet. We were used to waiting 10 minutes before attaching a file, and we were ok with that.”
Kenya: New book by Kenyan blogger available online
Kenyan poet and blogger, Njeri Wangari, reports that her new book is available on Amazon: “Some good news for all those with Amazon accounts, my book is now available on Amazon for only $12. For Kenyan buyers, I will update you immediately the book hits the shelves.”
Kenya: Elderly women taking self defence lessons
Elderly women in Kenya are taking self defence lessons: “Elderly women in Korogocho, Kenya are sick and tired of the numerous stories of rape against their peers. So these feisty mamas have decided to take matters into their own hands. To combat the violence, an elderly Kenyan woman has decided...
Ghana: China colonises Ghana
Why does Ghana import unskilled Chinese workers?: “You had to ask yourself why on earth there would be a need to import unskilled Chinese labourers to do grunt work in a developing country where the unemployment rate hovers around 71%!!!”
Ethiopia: Activists use new media to ensure free and fair election
As Ethiopians are preparing themselves for parliamentary election scheduled for May 23, 2010, two organisations are using new media to ensure free and fair elections. Ethiopia CommonBorders, a community-based organisation, uses social networking site, Facebook, as part of its online campaign while Ethiopia Vote Monitor uses a web-based platform to collect and visualise election information on a map.
Zambia: Meet the founder of Media 365
Emeka writes about Mary Tembo of Media 365: “Mary and her sisters founded Youth Media that published the TrendSetters a magazine that won numerous international awards for encouraging honest discussion on matters lifestyle and health among the youth.”
Africa: Africa Gathering event
Bill writes about Africa Gathering event in Washington DC” “I wrapped up a month of travel last week, including a visit to Washington DC to attend Africa Gathering, a conference highlighting innovation and entrepreneurship focused on the continent…”
Liberia: Founder and blog manage meet for first time
Ceasefire Liberia blog has its most exciting moment recently: “The most exciting moment in the history of Ceasefire Liberia took place as the founder of the Project, Ruthie Ackerman, and the Liberian blog manager, Nat Bayjay met for the first time ever at the Global Voices Summit in the Chilean...
