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President Magufuli's new strategy for Tanzania is reform of the tax system and promoting manufacturing, both of which have been proven as effective strategies in this century. Magufuli who is the democratically elected President of Tanzania and nicknamed the bulldozer is not…

America Business Politics Society The Caribbean Video by Editor May 21, 2017

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Africa Day & Pan Africanist Movement

In the 1920s the Africans in North America and in the Caribbean began to experience an awakening and the rise of self-help programs began to spread across these areas. The message was advanced by Marcus Garvey. Garvey was the first person to…

Society by Editor May 8, 2017

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Cyril Ramaphosa’s Ambition Pushes Him Toward Economic Freedom

Increased pressure from opposition parties, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and Democratic Alliance are now forcing even Deputy President Ramaphosa to talk about economic freedom and land issues. Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the ANC Cadres Forum in Grahamstown on Sunday, May 8 and promised…

Gamechangers Politics Society Video World News by Editor May 5, 2017

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Agents of Change: The New African Leader

An African activist once said these words which are so fitting for this time in Africa. “One voice can change a room, and if one voice can change a room, then it can change a city, and if it can change a…

East Africa Land Issues Society by Editor April 24, 2017

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Laikipia: The Relics of Colonialism & Land Issues in Kenya

Kenya’s region around Laikipia has become a battleground between ranchers and pastoralists. Western media outlets have made the argument about animals and ranchers but there is more that needs to be explored, particularly dealing with land ownership. About 67% of Kenyans own…

Land Issues Society by Editor March 27, 2017

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Botswana’s Land Question: Khama vs Basarwa Bushmen

Khama's Campaign Against Bushmen Khama is the son of the former President of Botswana and did not just want to take on the position as an ego trip or to fill his father’s shoes but has undoubtedly proved that he is very…

America Society by Editor February 5, 2017

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20 Things Trump Needs to Know About HBCUs

There are reports that President Trump could be working on an Executive Order for Historically black colleges and universities. Before he issues the executive order, there are a few facts that would be helpful for him to know. HBCUs are institutions of…

Culture Gamechangers Society Video by Editor January 30, 2017

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African Leadership & Economic Legacy

There is a new generation of young African leaders that desire to see the continent of Africa move from being a charity case. Young leaders like Julius Malema of South African Opposition party, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have now taken the mandate…

East Africa Society by Editor December 12, 2016

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The Arusha Declaration in Tanzania (1967)

Between 1960 and 1968, Tanzania’s economic growth rate averaged about four percent, however, the majority of the rural population did not benefit from that growth. President Nyerere became concerned with the government’s overreliance of foreign aid and the growing gap between the…

Culture Land Issues Society by Editor October 21, 2016

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South Africa’s Native Land Act of 1913

By 1920, South Africa was advancing economically because of the mineral discoveries of the late 19th century and an industrial revolution was taking place. After the Anglo-Boer war of 1899-1902, Britain controlled South Africa. During this time there were huge labor shortages…