Myths of the Past, Shades of the Future
IN THE past half century, when man has walked on the moon and global empires have fallen, no story ranks more compelling and poignant that the struggle of Africa’s people – both on and off the continent – to be free.
Land Reform in Southern Africa
South Africa: Land reform was high on the agenda when the African National Congress came into power in 1994, but the country’s commitment to an orderly legal process has slowed redistribution.
Boere Return to the Laager
Exasperated by violent attacks and claims against their land, and feeling betrayed by the government for failing to protect them, some of South Africa’s Afrikaans farmers have taken up arms to defend themselves against what they regard as a systematic campaign by black radicals to drive them from their land.
A Deed Changes Hands And a Farm Still Thrives
State support, rule of law and collaboration are key to ensuring successful land reform in South Africa.
A New Face For US Aid?
Washington increases development funding, but ties it to tougher standards of governance
Agricultural Imbalances Under Fire
COTTON anchors the economies of some of the world’s poorest nations. But in 2001, the most recent year for which statistics are available, 24 sub-Saharan African states lost an estimated $302 million in cotton exports.
Fair Land Reform Without Violence
WITH its legacy of violent, extra-legal land seizures and resulting famine, Zimbabwe has asserted to the world that the only path to reform is the mailed fist.
Aid That Just Makes Sense
School feeding schemes provide incentives for destitute families to keep their children in class.
Reading, Writing & a Celery Stick
Five years ago, Banareng Primary School in Atteridgeville, a township near Pretoria, was losing its battle against the typical consequences of poverty. Attendance and grades were poor and illnesses among students frequent.
Africa’s Agriculture Needs A Coherent Fix
Study sketches broad-based approach to achieving food security on world’s hungriest continent.