Hundreds of Chinese firms, mostly state owned, are actively managing diverse projects in almost every country in Africa, particularly in the west, east and south including Angola, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania and Sierra Leon. The Chinese are involved in construction, exploring for mineral resources, drilling for oil and manufacturing of different types of goods.

The supporters of the Chinese involvement in Africa argue that the infrastructure is being developed and Africans are gaining professional know-how. But a critical look at the colonial history as well as the process of development in China makes this argument a paradox. The so-called “colonial masters” lived in exclusive areas in their colonies. Today, Chinese workers in Angola, Nigeria, Kenya and some other African countries live in excluded areas with shops or malls that offer Chinese goods and services. Moreover, the economic developments in Britain, France, Italy, Germany and China were initiated and implemented by their own people and not by foreigners. Africans should realize that they cannot delegate their responsibility to others. It is time for Africans to tackle their predicaments and take the development of Africa into their own hands.

The theme of this e-book include:
Knowledge development, creation, acquisition, identification, use, distribution, preservation, externalization, internalization, socialization, combination and more.
Number of pages: 80
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The opening match of the Soccer World Cup 2010 took place at Soccer City Stadium, situated in Diepkloof near Nasrec, Johannesburg, between South African Bafana Bafana and Mexican national soccer team. The game ended 1:1 with South African Siphiwe Tshabalala scoring the first goal of the tournament.

The idea of a world Cup was initiated in 1926 by the World Football Federation and was nurtured by Jules Rimet who was elected president of the Federation in 1921. The first event took place in Pocitos Stadium, Uruguay, on the 13^th July 1930.  The countries that participated included France, Belgium, Yugoslavia, Romania, USA, Mexico, Uruguay Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay and Peru. France won the opening match against Mexico with 4:1. Uruguay won the cup by beating Argentina 4:2.

FIFA World Cup Champions

FIFA Soccer World Cup 2010 Matches

By beating Serbia 1:0 on Sunday 13th June 2010, Ghana became the first African country to win a FIFA Soccer World Cup match in Africa. The lone goal was scored from a penalty kick by Asamoah Gyan.

Afritopic June 2010

DADY MIMBO (Trance music from Cameroon )
ZIYADUMA (Fresh sound from South Africa)
DOBET GNAHORÉ (A powerful singer from Ivory Coast)
VUSI MAHLASELA (The voice of South Africa)
LIRA (Afro-Soul Diva from South Africa)
ADJIRI (African world music from Ghana)
FATOUMATA DIAWARA (Diva from Mali)
DJAMEL LAROUSSI (Pop-Rai from Algeria)
CHIWONISO & MAX WILD (Tribute to Sam Mtukudzi)
FRESHLYGROUND (The sound of new South Africa)
LES ESPOIRS DE CORONTHIE (Young stars from Guinea)
LAYORI (The new voice from Nigeria)

CARLOU D (Spiritual root music from Senegal)
MARIANA RAMOS (The new star from Cape Verde)
YOUSSOU N’DOUR (Reggae -Mbalax mix music from Senegal)
TIDAL WAVES (The first Reggae Band from South Africa)
MELLOW MAROC (A mixture of German and Morrocan music )
KWANI EXPERIENCE (Innovative music fro South Africa)
TAKANA ZION (Reggae music from Guinea)
DELLÉ & BAND (Music mix from Ghana and Germany)

Apart from life music, visitors will also have the opportunity to enjoy African recipes, engage in discussions, watch films, appreciate and buy diverse African artifacts. Kids would be kept happy with theater and painting workshops. Check for more information at africafestival.org.

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The development aid programmes of the United Nations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Africa include capacity building as a high priority. However, there are stumbling blocks that slow down building capacity in African countries. Political instability, gross corruption, greediness, irresponsibility and unaccountability are some of African ailments stopping capacity building. The treatment is relatively complex. It is the responsibility of Africans to develop the necessary initiatives, solution concepts and roadmaps. Having done that, the United Nations, NGOs and friends of the continent could be asked for assistance.
Afritopic April 2010

The investors argue that the business would accelerate knowledge transfer in the area of modern farming technologies, create employment opportunities and provide sufficient food supply in Africa. Opponents of the business call it neo-colonialism. They argue that a new system of exploitation is being created in which Africans would be dependent on rich foreign firms for food. Moreover owning land is a vital cultural entity in most African countries. In such countries, depriving people of their land is like breaking an affectionate bond that will result in calamity. The deadly protest in Madagascar several weeks after the announcement of the land lease could be an indication of what would happen in the future regarding selling/leasing of land in Africa to foreign investors.
Afritopic April 2010