South Africa: The Indian cringe-list

Mail & Guardian, VERASHNI PILLAY
As far as it goes being an Indian in Africa, we've had it pretty lucky in South Africa.
So it really upsets me when you get those Indians. You know -- the ones who cause you major embarrassment to be called a Moodley, Singh or Mahomed. Forewith a list of the cringe-making worst:
Ranjeni Munusamy
Schabir Shaik
Manusha Pillai
Kerishnie Naicker
Jay Soap

China to kick start consumer revolution in Africa

New Statesman, Sean Carey
China's economic might in Africa can develop the continent's consumption markets and reap the rewards.

Malária: a principal doença de Moçambique

Diário de um sociólogo
Em Moçambique "é a principal causa de morte no país e responsável por cerca de 60 por cento dos internamentos em enfermarias de pediatria moçambicana e 44 por cento dos atendimentos hospitalares."

What is it about Africa and gay people?

Mail & Guardian, David Smith
For many gay people in Africa, their sexuality comes with very heavy toll. From discriminating legislation to violence to plain old prejudice, Africa has a problem with homosexuals. Lesbian footballers have been gang-raped and then murdered because of their sexuality.