I have always wondered why the death rate from diseases in most developing countries is so high. For example, in 2003 alone, more than 1,000... »
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ARE YOU A JEANS GENIE?
Are you one of those many women that think that clothing retailers only seem to sell trendy denim jeans for super models? Do you dream of wearing a casual pair of jeans but can't face the disappointment of trying on every pair in the shop to find they just aren't made for your shape? Here we advise you what kinds of jeans are suitable for three shapes that are commonly seen as problematic, so that you too can become a jean genie! Fashion tips for petite women Even if you're on the 'tall side' of 'petite' (1.60meters)(5ft 3"), you will have probably experienced some... »
April Survey Results
You Said: No to being happy with Zambia's current... »
If it is not helping why continue?
I have read several comments around the internet from people that have condemned Dambisa Moyo author of Dead Aid for her idea that aid to Africa is not helping and therefore should be stopped. From what I have heard and read all she is suggesting is that we start talking about what is not working and hopefully we will discover... »
Put An End to Somali Pirates
I find myself begging that someone goes and takes out each one of those pirates from Somalia who thinks they have just found a new occupation that will make them rich. The biggest mistake was giving the first group of... »
Embassy Staff and Customer Service
A friend of mine was asking me how I managed to get my new passport in such a short time. She begun by telling me that she called the embassy and it looks like she was not going to get... »
The Real Truth - Immigration
Top 5 items to know before you immigrate to the U.S.A The American dream is simply a dream. Someone once said when you get to America only then will you realize that indeed the American dream is ONLY a DREAM! The only... »
Friday Night Nshima!
As a Zambian I seriously can’t get enough of nshima! Funny enough when I was younger I did not like nshima. The only time I looked forward to eating was when we had rice, spaghetti or potatoes. I remember how... »
Africa ‘loses out on mining cash’
Mineral-rich African states have been deprived of huge sums of royalties and taxes by mining firms, a report says. The report, by prominent development charities, blames a lack of legislative oversight and excessively generous tax concessions agreed with the firms. It says... »
Development in Africa
I found this article on NPR, which asks the question why Africa is still poor compared to other continents. I have several reasons, but I am not sure that the reasons are the same for the entire continent. NPR.org, October 9,... »
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