Latest posts by Ndesanjo Macha from November, 2006
African Diaspora: color or appearance?
An anonymous reader responds to Black Looks’ post, “You are a blackman, you have to leave”: “Service was refused to this man based on his appearance not his race. If anyone has strong enough evidence than I to contest this statement I would like to know. We are a tolerant...
South Africa: podcast round-up
Vincent Maher writes a round-up of South African news podcast, “Both the Sunday Times and the Mail & Guardian Online have begun podcasting in the recent weeks so I figure it’s a good time to do a little test and compare the available products.
South Africa: design your own World Cup logo
A new website enables South Africans to design their own 2010 World Cup logo, “If you're bummed that you didn't crack the nod to assist with the design of our country's most important logo ever – then here's you opportunity to set that record straight.”
Sudan: we blog for Darfur
Grandiose Parlor writes about a new blogging initiative, We Blog for Darfur.
D.R. of Congo: post-election violence
Light in the Heart of Darkness writes about post-election violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, “Protests outside the Supreme Court erupted in violence when several hundred Bemba supporters turned to arson. Several vehicles, including a police car, and the court building itself were caught in the path. Police...
Africa: blogging and activism
Grandiose Parlor writes about blogging and activism, “This is a indication that various African citizen-oriented media (blogs, independent community and advocacy websites) can work together for the common good of the continent and its people. This is one important effort the mainstream media have failed to address.”
Africa: new scramble for Africa
Who will emerge the winner in the new scramble for Africa? Kameelah asks.
Africa: protecting your slippers
How do you protect your slippers from being stolen? Maisha posts a photo with an answer.
Africa: most negelected technology
Electricity is the most neglected technology in Africa, writes Africa Unchained in Electrifying Africa.
Africa/US: mistreatment of Ngugi wa Thiong'o
The mistreatment of Ngugi wa Thiong'o in California, “After a relaxing morning of a good walk and breakfast, he returned to his hotel to sit in the veranda section of the Hotel restaurant reading his newspaper. What happened next could have been a scene from a pre-Civil Rights Era of...
Africa: militarization of U.S. aid
AfricaBeat on the militarization of U.S. Africa aid, “Ironically, while U.S. may see strengthening military assets in Africa as another way to wage its “War on Terror,” it is also the fastest way to make the Horn of Africa a hotbed of terrorism.”
Zimbabwe: silent death
Zimbabwean women left to die a silent death, writes This is Zimbabwe. This quote from a government minister might explain something: “We would be better off with only six million people, with our own people who support the liberation struggle; we don’t want all these extra people.”
Zimbabwe: Al Jazeera English in Zimbabwe
Writing about Al Jazeera English's license to operate in Zimbabwe, Blake Lambert asks, “Precisely what are the terms of Al Jazeera English’s license to operate a bureau in Zimbabwe?”
Kenya: floods in Garissa
Pictures of Garissa floods from Kikuyumoja's Realm.
Madagascar: coup attemp
Coup attempt in Madascar.
South Africa: African entrepreneurs
African entrepreneurs: the profile of Gloria Serobe in Africa-Ready for Business.
Tanzania: freedom of information
In order to fight corruption effectively, Tanzanians need to have free access to public information, argues Jaduong Metty
Kenya: Kenyan blogger at 2006 Social Forum
The Indian Social Forum in words and pictures from a Kenyan blogger.
Africa: China/Africa relationship
Africabeat's fascination with China-Africa relationship: a partial explanation.
D.R. of Congo: election update
The camp of the former rebel leader, Jean-Pierre Bemba, will not keep its promise, “It said in a statement, that if the CEI had cheated, they would not feel bound to comply with an earlier promise to respect the outcome of the election.” And a news round-up following the presidential...
Tanzania: how to prevent traffic accidents
A blogger offers his advice to the Tanzanian government regarding traffic accidents.
