Corruption In Africa

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New Continent, New Name After Africa has cried out to GOD, to reverse her misfortunes and has been totally delivered from Satan’s hold, there must be an absolute change of heart. With this change, I have no doubts in my mind that GOD’s intervention in Africa’s affairs will make a positive impact on the entire socio-economic and politico-religious landscapes of the continent. However, for a holistic transformation, Africa needs to be re-christened in the English language as Afrika for a positive vibration in her temperaments as well. I have two reasons for this proposition. Firstly, the numerical value of Afrika is the integer 9. And, according to Mitchell, the Biblical Meaning of Number 9 normally deals with judgment or the finality …show more content…

Topmost is to uphold zero corruption in all structures of government. There must be very high level of discipline and hard work. State institutions, which are mandated to enforce the rule of law must work, but not “seem” to be working. That is the day Prof. PLO Lumumba looks forward to: The day when Africa will say with one accord “Corruption, where is thy Sting?” Nevertheless, the biggest question remains: will that end the Dark Continent’s paradox – rich and yet poor? Yes, Africa is now re-processed, re-packaged, and uniquely re-labeled as Afrika with a zero corruption index. What does that mean? Does it mean much? Does it mean Afrika can wholly design and manufacture i12 laptops (fastest now being i10) for export to the USA or European markets? Will it be possible to conceptualize, design and manufacture the world’s first Flying Bicycle for export to France or China? Will this be possible? What about the first African Flying Smock? All these are “doubtful” though. Zero corruption only means good governance that will ensure even distribution of wealth, a good climate for investment, rational procurement and distribution of good and services for sustainable …show more content…

Couldn’t all the stolen monies to Europe be invested in such projects? If governments are not that much proactive, what about the thousand and a one private individuals who are extremely rich? Sadly, they will not invest in such projects due to selfishness and fear. African Universities are worse. The stance of Universities in Africa is not only worse, but also extremely sad. Extremely sad because that is the city in which the Professors, Doctors, and Philosophers are born and bred. Sad because we are yet to read about a group of African university professors or Vice Chancellors that went on a violent demonstration or hunger strike because their proposal to design and manufacture a flying bicycle for the export market in China was rejected by a wicked African

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