[wanabidii] Why it pays to be small in Africa: Rwanda, Botswana, The Gambia and Lesotho can strut proudly (M&G Africa) Friday, August 21, 2015 View a web version of this message 21 Aug 2015 Why it pays to be small in Africa: Rwanda, Botswana, The Gambia and Lesotho can strut proudly The larger and richer a country is, the more wasteful its government tends to be in spending public money. Senegal court keeps corruption conviction against ex-president Wade's son, now to pay $230m fine He held simultaneous appointments to key ministerial portfolios, earning him the nickname "minister of heaven and Earth". Guinea gives masterclass in how to bounce back from Ebola. Starting a business takes just 72 hours; this year expect 4,000 new ones Country's economy has been battered by it's worst ever outbreak of the diseases, but it may just be the best African example of how to grow. Threatened with sanctions, South Sudan's president Kiir says he will sign peace accord The two-year war between government forces and rebels has killed tens of thousands in the world's youngest country. More from the Mail & Guardian Africa He is an ex-MP's son who believes God chose him as president; please meet Burundi's Nkurunziza A tied-up corpse highlighted the bloodshed Burundi may still endure. Residents shuffled past, some barely noticing what has become a common sight. A dangerous land: South Sudan reporter slain after president Kiir threatens to kill journalists "If anybody among them (journalists) does not know that this country has killed people, we will demonstrate it one day, one time" - Kiir Senegal's 'mathematician of rhythm' drummer Doudou Ndiaye Rose dies; what a life! He collaborated with Miles Davis and the Rolling Stones, and conducted an orchestra made up of many of his own children and grandchildren. Guinea gives masterclass in how to bounce back from Ebola. Starting a business takes just 72 hours; this year expect 4,000 new ones Country's economy has been battered by it's worst ever outbreak of the diseases, but it may just be the best African example of how to grow. New start-ups target continent's 300m-strong middle class as they race to become the 'African Netflix' Nollywood for example made $4.1 billion in revenue and produced 2,000 films last year, whetting the appetites of Internet video-on-demand (VOD) firms. ROGUES CORNER: Buhari should take leadership lessons from his enemy, Boko Haram's Shekau What clean, no-nonsense, anti-corruption Buhari could learn from the sneaky, murderous and shadowy Shekau. How to do an African version of the Ice Bucket challenge. Step one; find ice Why last year's craze didn't catch on in Africa - and some ideas on how we can do our own version of the ice bucket challenge Why the African Zebra got its stripes: It might also hold secret to air conditioners of the future To generals looking to win wars, and those wanting to understand how to beat disease, the zebra might just be the magical animal. Zambia faces crisis as biggest man-made reservoir dries up at Kariba; it's worst spell in 20 years When the weather turns wet, there's no certainty the water level will be restored immediately. Unsubscribe | Update Profile | View PDF | Pause Subscription | View Online Email Powered By This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com on 21-08-2015 Mail & Guardian is intended for opt in communication only. If you feel this email is unsolicited please report it to us. Share this :
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