Tag: Africa
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When the World Speaks … Africa & STEM
The essay explores Africa’s complex relationship with STEM, differentiated into four voices: stewardship, obedience, reactive, and restorative. The stewardship voice reflects Africa’s historical contributions to STEM, while the obedience voice signifies colonial influences that framed STEM as foreign. The reactive voice depicts contemporary fears rooted in this colonial legacy, whereas the restorative voice emphasizes reclaiming…
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When Economy Speaks … Regional Shared Production Planning – SADC
The post discusses the challenges and opportunities for enhancing trade and production collaboration between Zambia and Botswana. It explores historical barriers such as colonial infrastructure and national self-sufficiency mindsets. The call for shared production planning emphasizes regional interdependence, addressing food security and economic resilience, while leveraging frameworks like AfCFTA for sustainable development.
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When the Economy Speaks …. AU + AfCFTA Comparison with global regional economic cooperation platforms
Africa is not just an emerging market. It is a strategic axis between East and West. With the world’s youngest population and growing global demand for value-added goods, the AfCFTA is our opportunity to lead. No one needs to ask permission to trade—or even to exist. When we believe we do, we risk becoming either…
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When The Community Speaks … Cracking the Botswana Productivity Code. Short Notes. Part I
BATSWANA HAVE THE WORST WORK ETHIC IN THE WORLD – REPORT Sunday Standard Reporter 30 Oct 2017 In its 2015 survey of African workers, South Africa’s Rand Merchant Bank found Batswana to be the laziest on the continent. The problem is actually more acute than that. In the 2017-2018 Global Competitiveness Report, Botswana…
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