The notorious 1913 Land Act destroyed communities, families, homes and livelihoods. One hundred years later, South Africans remember the Act that prohibited black people from owing, leasing or buying land in what was then called the Union of South Africa.
Society and Culture
South Africans remember 100 years of destructive land act
- Wednesday, 19 June 2013 16:18
- Crystal van Vyk
Health gap narrows between developed and poor states
- Tuesday, 18 June 2013 08:19
- Lawrence Quartey
Significant progress has been made in improving health in the poorest countries, narrowing the gap between nations with the best and worst health status in the past two decades, World Health Organisation (WHO) 2013 statistics indicate.
One out of three Ghanaian children in child labour
- Monday, 17 June 2013 12:25
- Lawrence Quartey
Thirty four per cent of Ghanaian children between five and 14 are said to be engaged in child labour, a latest report by the UNICEF has indicated.
A good African story: How a Small Company Built a Global Coffee Brand
- Friday, 14 June 2013 16:59
- The Africa Report
Andrew Rugasira, the Ugandan entrepreneur who set out in 2003 to roast, pack and brand coffee for the international market, has made his mark in Africa and beyond.
Africa's village crafts with big ambitions
- Thursday, 13 June 2013 16:56
- Emilie Filou in Ouagadougou
Arts and crafts play a large role in economies dependent on tourism. Now some governments are waking up to the need to professionalise the sector.
Parliament watch: Stepping on toes
- Tuesday, 11 June 2013 17:31
- Billie Adwoa McTernan
African lawmakers are busy making key decisions amid controversial oil agreements, press restrictions and floor-crossing.
Egypt - Ethiopia: Storm on the Nile
- Tuesday, 11 June 2013 15:58
- Laurent de Saint Périer
Sabotage, corruption and intimidation to hamper the construction of Ethiopia's hydroelectric dam were brought to fore as Egypt weighed its options during a crisis meeting... on television.
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